“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is all that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead
Logistics
Retreat 2 will be held at the downtown St. Louis Hyatt. Click the link for a Google map.
315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, Missouri, United States, 63102
We’re on the 18th floor in the Gateway East room.
PLANr’s, speakers and the leadership team should valet park. We will provide a paid valet voucher when you leave each day.
Be well-prepared
Here are some ideas the speakers would like you to spend some time thinking about prior to the retreat.
- In advance of the session with Ms. Weiskopf, please ask a few people you trust (colleague, friend, family member, etc.) to describe you in three words. Bring the descriptions with you to the retreat.
- In advance of the session with Dr. Knight, please identify and reflect on a specific situation you have encountered during your career that you think was politically charged. What do you think made this situation so charged?
In advance of the session with Steve Givens, please identify and reflect on the characteristics of those with whom you most enjoy working. What do they regularly do or not do? What do they always seem to bring to the table?
Submit questions in advance
There will be plenty of time for Q & A with our speakers. However, if there is a particular area of interest you’d like a speaker or a member of the PLAN Leadership team to comment on, please fill out this form.
Agenda for April 25 – 27
Thursday, April 25
8:00 – 8:30 // Breakfast
8:30 – 12:00 // DISC profiles with Stephanie Weiskopf
12:00 // Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 // Leadership and Project Management with Steve Givens
3:30 – 4:30 // PLAN Alumni Panel
5:00 – 8:00 // PLAN Social
Friday, April 26
8:00 – 8:30 // Breakfast
8:30 – 12:00 // Practical Applications of Diversity with Tabari Coleman
12:00 – 1:00 // Lunch
1:15 – 5:00 // Politics and Influence with Dr. Andrew Knight
Saturday, April 27
8:00 – 8:30 // Breakfast
8:30 – 12:00 // Effective Communication with Beverly Wann