245TH ACS NATIONAL MEETING - Chemical & Engineering News

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMtion will take place, with a cash prize of$1,000. Register online at goo.gl/TFwXx.Fee: Free.COACh: The Chemistry of Leadership.Saturday, April 6, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. AstorCrowne Plaza—New Orleans. Sponsored byCOACh. This program will give participantssome basic tools to develop their leadershipskills. Participants will learn aboutleadership (including their own style),explore what is known about gender andits role in leadership situations, reflect2013 Leadership DevelopmentSystem Course OfferingsThe following four-hour facilitated courses,sponsored by the ACS LeadershipDevelopment System, require a fee of$150 each for ACS members and $300each for nonmembers. Scholarships areavailable. For course times, descriptions,scholarship information, or to register,go to www.acs.org/leaderdevelopment.For more information, contact KareemRedmond, (202) 872-6015, or e-mailleaders@acs.org. Participation is open toall interested registrants.Engaging Colleagues in Dialogue. Goodcommunication makes a differencewhen interacting with others for schoolprojects, with colleagues in the lab or office,or with volunteer committees. Thiscourse will help you improve your communicationskills so that your messageis clear and so that you can respondmore effectively to others’ messages.You will assess your own communicationskills through conversations with others.Fostering Innovation. Keeping pacein an environment of constant changerequires innovation. Whether youare part of a nonprofit, business, oracademic environment, the ability tocontribute to the creation of new ideas,new processes, and new approaches isa key to success. Coming up with newideas is challenging, and few of us havethe tools and skills to do this effectively.This course will teach a proven, systematicprocess to generate ideas. You willlearn your innovation style and how tostimulate innovative thinking amongteam members and colleagues.on their own leadership challenges, anddo some self-assessment and planning toidentify areas for skill enhancement. Theprogram will involve a variety of instructionalapproaches, including presentation,small group discussion, and experientiallearning. Preregistration is required; visitcoach.uoregon.edu. For more information,contact Priscilla Lewis at coach@uoregon.edu or (541) 346-0116. Fee: Free.COAChing Strong Women in the Art ofStrategic Persuasion—Senior Faculty.Leading Change. A common reaction tochange includes resistance, which canderail a team, stall projects, create confusion,and cause a loss of focus. Whilechange is necessary, it can pose a challengeto leaders. This hands-on coursewill provide participants with a stepwiseprocess to guide teams effectivelythrough change for great results and efficiency.You will learn how to maintain aclear vision and keep everyone focusedon priorities. If you are leading projects,work groups, or committees that aregoing through significant change, thiscourse will provide valuable skills thatyou can use.Leading without Authority. Leadingvolunteers comes with many challenges,including having no direct authorityover the members. Leaders need to beable to engage and influence membersto get things done, even when theymay put up barriers or have differentviewpoints. Learn practical tools to helpyou gain cooperation without formalauthority and motivate your colleaguesor volunteers.Strategic Planning. The success of ateam depends on its leader’s ability toact as a guide. A strategic plan helps thegroup be productive and stay alignedwith the organization’s goals. Thiscourse will improve your understandingof how to develop a strategic plan and itwill help translate high-level goals intoactionable goals for your team usingthe ACS Board of Directors’ strategicgoals.Saturday, April 6, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. AstorCrowne Plaza—New Orleans.COAChing Strong Women in the Art ofStrategic Persuasion—Junior Faculty.Saturday, April 6, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. AstorCrowne Plaza—New Orleans.Sponsored by COACh. These workshops willhelp professional women be more effectivewhen leading or participating in discussions,meetings, or group negotiations. Learnabout strategic rather than reactive behaviorsand effective speaking voices while tuningout stress and tension, which will allowyou to be heard. The workshops combinepresentation, leadership training, and facultydevelopment in an interactive format thatencourages highly personal learning. Topicsinclude communication styles effective forwomen; projecting confidence and credibilitythrough voice, image, and body language;dealing with difficult conversations; andusing powerful rather than weak words. Preregistrationis required; visit coach.uoregon.edu. For more information, contact PriscillaLewis at coach@uoregon.edu or (541) 346-0116. Fee: Free.Risk Management & Insurance—WhatCurrent & Future Entrepreneurs ShouldConsider. Monday, April 8, 3 PM to 4 PM.Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans ConventionCenter. Sponsored by the Board of Trustees,Group Insurance Plans for ACS Members.Whether you are now, or are thinking ofbecoming, an entrepreneur, a small businessowner, or a consultant, this workshopoffers practical information. A panel ofexperts will help you understand businessrisks and the role insurance can play in themanagement of these risks. Panelists willaddress common insurance questions andan attorney will discuss claim issues, outlinecontract features, and offer negotiationtips. Attendees will also learn about thevariety of insurance plans available fromACS for its members. For attending thisworkshop, the underwriter will offer a onetime10% discount (up to $200) on a new orrenewed policy. For additional informationabout the ACS Member Insurance Program,visit www.acs.org/insurance. Fee: Free.ACS SHORT COURSESTHE FOLLOWING short courses, specificallydesigned to improve the skills andmarketability of chemical scientists andtechnicians, are offered in conjunctionwith the national meeting in New Orleans.WWW.CEN-ONLINE.ORG 82 JANUARY 28, 2013