Reminder: We Need You! Call for Presenters for September All-Staff Meeting

The Agency is looking forward to a second year of employee engagement through PechaKucha presentations at our All-Staff Meeting! 

Save Sept. 15, 2017 on your calendar for a “most of the day” meeting that will again feature an afternoon of presentations from YOU! The feedback from last year’s meeting told us that you enjoyed the PechaKucha presentations and the opportunity to learn from your colleagues. 


Presentations will again be in the spirit of a PechaKucha, during which speakers give quick presentations that include 20 images shown for 20 seconds each for a total presentation of 6 minutes and 40 seconds. 

Topics can be almost anything that is inspiring within our work throughout the Agency (should we ask for presentations that are job related as well as non job related), including but certainly not limited to: 

•    A successful project
•    A pilot project that didn’t reach its target
•    Team-building strategies,
•    A story of collaboration,
•    Technology integration that improved a process or project or
•    An initiative that made a positive impact on kids, teachers or families
 
Here are some quick tips for a great presentation!



How to Apply 

If you or a team of your co-workers are interested in presenting, complete this presentation application by June 1, 2017.

When planning your Pecha Kucha, think about whether it reflects, educates, touches on or celebrates areas that we’ve emphasized as an organization, such as:

• Core Values: Caring - Proactive - Collaborative
• Mission: To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.)
• Goals: Increase learning growth, Decrease gaps in achievement, Increase in annual graduation rate, Increase post-secondary gateways
• Wellness: Heartland AEA’s Five Elements of Wellness help promote the total well-being of agency staff: Career Wellness, Community Wellness, Financial Wellness, Social Wellness, Physical Wellness

This approach to learning during our All-Staff meeting gives us a unique opportunity to feel the pulse of the Agency in just a few hours, to celebrate together, learn together and get re-connected. More than a PowerPoint slideshow, Pecha Kuchas generate discussion and innovation, so don’t be shy, show your work, make an impact! 

Submit your presentation application by June 1, 2017! 



If you have any questions, contact the Communications Department.