MINNESOTA SUPERVISORS’ CONFERENCE

“Taking the Uff-Da out of Supervision”

BREEZY POINT RESORT, BREEZY POINT, MINNESOTA

SEPTEMBER 9-12, 2018

A G E N D A

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

3:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.– Annual Supervisors Golf Tournament, Pontoon Rides, Paint Pub

4:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. – Registration

6:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. – Dinner

7:00 p.m.– 7:10 p.m. – Local Welcome: Bonnie Stroinski, Breezy Point

7:15 p.m.– 8:30p.m.

The Leadership Bridge–Michelle Nelson

The diversity of the workplace continues to grow with particular interest of the impact generational differences have on organizational culture and leadership. This presentation will provide a basic review for supervisors of the generations, their environmental shapers and values. It will then transition into workforce data and the impact of Gen Y on organization development and leadership strategies. Michelle has over 25 years of experience leading, managing and training professionals in the human service industry. In addition to her leadership skills she is well versed in team, program, and organizational development. She has been trained in strategic and business management tools such as the Balanced Scorecard from the Harvard School of Business and LEAN processes. Michelle’s education includes a Masters in Management and Bachelors in Criminology/Sociology. She is an associate level instructor of the Crisis Prevention Institute and certified in Life Space Crisis Intervention.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 20188:30 a.m. – 9:45a.m.

Leading Through Change (taking the Uff-dah out of supervision in times of change)–Scott Nelson

Change is inevitable and learning how to align with it instead of resisting it is the key. Growth is intentional. Support others with intentionality to clarify their purpose, experience and outcome.Understanding the different stages of change and knowing how to identify whereyou and your team are in the different stages of change makes growth possible.Actions for leading change is strategic and specific to each supervisor.Individuals in different operational roles go through change later and more slowlythan those in higher roles where the decision regarding the change was made.Effective communication creates a culture where new behaviors and practicesbecome the norm with a curiosity about others’ perceptions and ideas.Scott Nelsonis a leadership coach, corporate communications trainer and senior partner at Clarity Central in Minneapolis. He is also an adjunct faculty instructor for the University Of St. Thomas Opus College Of Business Executive Education. He has done post-graduate work in ontology following his BBA in Management.

10:05 a.m.– 11:30a.m.

Moving From Surviving to Thriving–Dr. Corey Martin

Scientists have tied gratitude to greater health, happiness, and more joy in social relationships at home, work, and our communities. Dr. Martin offers the scientific perspective on gratitude and techniques that result in improved health, happiness and longevity. The quality of our relationships is best predictor of our long termhealth, happiness, and longevity. Supervisors can use these tools to move their teams from surviving to thriving. Corey Martin is a Yale-trained family physician driven to change the delivery of healthcare and improve the mental and physical health of our communities. He is a founder of the Bounce Back Project and lead physician in Allina Health’s response to clinician burnout. Corey strives to create an environment of opportunity in which all of us can do the deep, heartfelt work of changing the way we show up and interact in each other’s lives. Two of the ways he does this is by facilitating resilience retreats throughout the world and he is a certified Daring Way Facilitator who facilitates workshops based on the work of Brené Brown. He proudly describes himself as a recovering perfectionist and an aspiring good enoughist.

11:30 a.m. – 11:55: Association Business Meetings.

  • Child Support (MCSES); Clerical (MACS); Financial (MAFAS); Social Services (AMSSS); Local Public Health Association (LPHA)

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Breakout Workshops

New and Emerging Youth Chemicals: A Training for Supervisors – Part 1–Dan Becker

Participants will learn about new chemicals, how they impact the youth’s brain, learning, behavior, and the environment around them. Participants will see a large display of over 400 new and emerging youth chemicals. Attendees will get a close up view of a variety of new drugs. After this workshop, supervisors will better be able to recognize the new drugs in our society and have an understanding of what they do.Dan Becker has been working in St. Cloud schools for 26 years and often as the only chemical health coordinator for the entire district. Currently, he is a speaker at multiple treatment centers and schools.

Coaching and Mentoring Minnesota Style– Scott Nelson

Coaching has evolved over the years and is now viewed as the means to establishing and developing healthy working relationships by surfacing issues, creating dialogue and solving problems. In addition, employees are more self-directed and autonomous than ever. In today’s increasingly “flat” organizational working environment, mentoring has become an essential skill for every manager at every level. An employee that has received effective coaching/mentoring will be more productive and require less supervision.As a result, it is imperative that each leader possess the skills necessary to motivate and guide their subordinates to achieve optimum performance. Coaching and mentoring inspires individual performance while binding a team together to achieve a common goal.Scott Nelsonis a leadership coach, corporate communications trainer and senior partner at Clarity Central in Minneapolis. He is also an adjunct faculty instructor for the University Of St. Thomas Opus College Of Business Executive Education. He has done post-graduate work in ontology following his BBA in Management.

Balance Your Boundaries: A Supervisor Must!– Jodi Janati

Choice, chance & change; the three C’s of effective communication. You must make a choice to take a chance or your communication with others will never change. Boundary setting is not about trying to change other people; it is about setting limits and deciding what you are willing to allow. It is your responsibility to communicate your boundary in a respectful manner that is firm and consistent, and be willing to enforce it when needed. Learn steps to cultivate healthy boundaries with others and stay on the “grow.” You can’t change people, but you can change your responses to them. May this process help you find your “conversation peace.” Trainer, speaker, conference facilitator…Jodi Janati has a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership and a Master’s Degree in Speech Communication. She has taught in higher education for over 20 years and offers a variety of public and professional workshops on conflict reduction tactics and effective communication skills. Dr. Janati is also the author of five books and is the co-owner and publisher of Natural Awakenings Magazine. Create your “MasterPeace” with Dr. Janati!

Child Abuse, A review of current data, risk factors associated with abuse and the abused– Dr. Mark Easter

This workshop will review current statistics of the prevalence of child abuse and identify groups that may be at increased risk of abuse. Supervisors will explore current evidence relating to factors that may predispose abusers to abuse and factors that may increase the risk of abuse in the abused.Mark E. Easter, D.O. is a 1981 graduate of the University Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his internship at Lakeside Hospital in Kansas City. He worked in San Diego from 1982 through 1987 in private practice and North County Health Services as Quality Assurance director for an indigent adult and migrant farm worker health clinic system serving the northern half of San Diego County. He was on the adjunct faculty for COMP in Pomona while in California.In 1987, Dr. Easter moved to Lamoni in Decatur County, which is still the poorest county in the state of Iowa. Since then, he has worked in private practice at Decatur Medical Services and CHCSI, the local community health center. He has been the county medical examiner since 1990.

2:05 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. - Breakout Workshops

New and Emerging Youth Chemicals: A Training for Supervisors – Part 2– Dan Becker

Participants will learn about new chemicals, how they impact the youth’s brain, learning, behavior, and the environment around them. Participants will see a large display of over 400 new and emerging youth chemicals. Attendees will get a close up view of a variety of new drugs. After this workshop, supervisors will better be able to recognize the new drugs in our society and have an understanding of what they do.Dan Becker has been working in St. Cloud schools for 26 years and often as the only chemical health coordinator for the entire district. Currently is a speaker at multiple treatment centers and schools.

Finding Your Beat– Tim Eggebraaten

Like everybody else, Tim faces the challenges of balancing family life with the rigors of career and trying to keep himself physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy. The emotional roller coaster of police work started to catch up with Tim during his tenure as Chief of Police and it reached a critical point when one of his best friends and partners took his own life on May 13th, 2012. Tim began talking about his own career path and leadership journey in 2016 and found that talking with others about personal and emotional topics really helped in his own healing process and learned that others can benefit from knowing that they are not alone in their own journey. Tim Eggebraaten began his career as a police officer in 1992 and had many different roles during his career with the Detroit Lakes, MN Police Department – DARE Instructor, Patrol Sergeant, Investigative Sergeant, K-9 Handler, and Chief of Police from 2011 – 2016. Tim retired from the DLPD in November 2016 after 24 ½ years in law enforcement and 3 years as a correctional officer in Clay County, MN.

Protect Yourself form Control Dramas– Jodi Janati

People “get their way” with others by making them pay attention to them, and then elicit a certain reaction from them to make themselves feel fulfilled. The positive feelings gained are won at the expense of the other person. This often causes imbalance and drama in our interpersonal relationships. Supervisors will learn about common control drama patterns and how to negate them. Understand and respond to attempts made to gain influence at your expense. Awareness of these dramas can lead to understanding and forgiveness, as awareness alone often equals change. The more you understand someone, the easier you can forgive them. Trainer, speaker, conference facilitator…Jodi Janati has a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership and a Master’s Degree in Speech Communication. She has taught in higher education for over 20 years and offers a variety of public and professional workshops on conflict reduction tactics and effective communication skills. Dr. Janati is also the author of five books and is the co-owner and publisher of Natural Awakenings Magazine. Create your “MasterPeace” with Dr. Janati!

Dependent Adult Abuse, A review of current data, risk factors associated with abuse and the abused – Dr. Mark Easter

This workshop will review current statistics of the prevalence of dependent adult abuse and identify groups that may be at increased risk of abuse. Supervisors will explore current evidence relating to factors that may predispose abusers to abuse and factors that may increase the risk of abuse in the abused.Mark E. Easter, D.O. is a 1981 graduate of the University Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his internship at Lakeside Hospital in Kansas City. He worked in San Diego from 1982 through 1987 in private practice and North County Health Services as Quality Assurance director for an indigent adult and migrant farm worker health clinic system serving the northern half of San Diego County. He was on the adjunct faculty for COMP in Pomona while in California.In 1987, Dr. Easter moved to Lamoni in Decatur County, which is still the poorest county in the state of Iowa. Since then, he has worked in private practice at Decatur Medical Services and CHCSI, the local community health center. He has been the county medical examiner since 1990.

3:25 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Breakout Workshops

His Story: A Journey Through the Foster Care System, Prison and Overcoming PTSD– Matt Doughty

Matt Doughty was abused and badly burned intentionally by his birth mother at the age of five. He was removed from his mother’s custody and spent the next nine years living with his dad. Matt went on to spend another 8 years in and out of foster homes, juvenile placements, county jails and prisons in Minnesota. When something very tragic occurred, Matt’s life would change forever. Walk with “Doughty” as he shares his story of courage, strength, hope, faith, and forgiveness. He will share his ups and downs and how he got from THERE to HERE. A thought provoking workshop for all supervisors! Matt is the author of a book titled “A Revelation: Moving Beyond PTSD & Foster Care”. Matt is a Fire Fighter/First Responder with Dassel Fire and Rescue. He is a public motivational speaker/presenter.

The Rhythm of Life – Tim Eggebraaten

Tim will talk (and sing) with your organization about keeping the harmony in our lives and finding that balance so that we can truly be successful in all aspects of our lives. He will work with you to honestly evaluate your own overall health and will give you useful tips on how to strengthen your physical, spiritual and mental health. This workshop will give supervisors tools to share with stressed out staff and clients. Tim began talking about his own career path and leadership journey in 2016 and found that talking with others about personal and emotional topics really helped in his own healing process and learned that others can benefit from knowing that they are not alone in their own journey. Tim Eggebraaten began his career as a police officer in 1992 and had many different roles during his career with the Detroit Lakes, MN Police Department – DARE Instructor, Patrol Sergeant, Investigative Sergeant, K-9 Handler, and Chief of Police from 2011 – 2016. Tim retired from the DLPD in November 2016 after 24 ½ years in law enforcement and 3 years as a correctional officer in Clay County, MN.

Refugee Process 101 for Supervisors– Kristine Bjerkaas-Friesen

This session covers the basics of the refugee journey from the refugee camp through the extensive security vetting process to U.S. arrival. It offers a broad overview of the systems and resources that manage and facilitate the entry and integration of refugees into the United States. The presentation clarifies the legal definition of who is eligible to have refugee status, populations who are in Minnesota and the different roles that resettlement agencies, the state of Minnesota and the Federal Government play in the resettlement process. Kristine Bjerkaas Friesen has been with the DHS Resettlement Programs Office since 2016, where she coordinates the Refugee Cash Assistance program, serves as the agency point person on refugee access to assistance programs in MN, and conducts trainings around the state on the refugee process and cross-cultural work skills. Prior to joining DHS, Kristine’s career centered in refugee resettlement work since 1998, most recently as the director of one of the refugee resettlement agencies in the Twin Cities.

The Yellow Line Project– Blue Earth County

The Yellow Line Project is designed to provide an early response to individuals with acute or chronic mental or chemical health problems who are involved with law enforcement and are not a risk to the community. The project enhances the resources and tools available to law enforcement so that residents of Blue Earth County get the right services at the right time. The hope is to maintain a high level of personal accountability while encouraging healthy choices to reduce future costs and consequences. The underlying goal is to streamline the decision-making between Law Enforcement, Human Services, and Community Providers so cost-effective services are provided to reduce incarcerations. The Yellow Line Project is different from other jail diversion projects. The difference is this process takes place before an individual crosses "The Yellow Line" into jail. The hope is that the program can be customized and replicated throughout the state and nation.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Living Above and Below the Line: Discovering the Power of Choice– Willow Sweeny
The training focuses on supervisors becoming aware of our thinking so we know when it is working and when it is not working. It explores (1) the conditions that come up in our life that invite us to go Below the Line, (2) indicators telling us when we are Below, (3) how to handle Below the Line experiences with more grace and dignity and (4) how to trampoline back Above the Line.Willow Sweeney is co-founder of Top 20 Training that provides training and materials to empower leaders. teachers, parents and students to develop their potential. She and her Top 20 team have trained over 600,000 leaders throughout the United States. Willow's career has included high school teaching, coaching and she has been a national speaker and trainer since 2002.