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7:30-11 a.m.
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Registration
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7:30-9 a.m.
Kiva B room
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Breakfast Session – Investing in Programs That Work
The Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative, a project of The Pew Charitable Trusts and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, works with states to implement an innovative cost-benefit analysis approach that helps them invest in policies and programs that are proven to work. This approach can help policymakers make informed decisions about allocating limited resources by estimating the long-term costs and benefits of public programs and by comparing options and identifying those that can most cost-effectively achieve the desired policy outcomes. This session will provide an overview of this approach and attendees will hear from state policymakers that are working with Results First to implement this approach.
Speakers: Gary VanLandingham, Results First, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, D.C.
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Senator Eugene "Buck" Clarke, Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee,
Mississippi
Speaker Terie Norelli, New Hampshire |
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9:15-10:30 a.m.
Kiva A room
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The Battle over the Federal Budget—Implications for States and Next Fall’s Elections
Conferees in Congress are meeting to hammer out a federal budget deal (again) before the next deadline in mid-January. One of Washington’s keenest political observers, Amy Walter, Cook Political Report and former political director of ABC News, will give her perspective on where things stand with the federal budget and implications for the 2014 elections.
Moderator: Speaker Terie Norelli, NCSL Immediate-Past President, New Hampshire
Speaker: Amy Walter, National Editor, Cook Political Report, Washington, D.C.
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Break
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10:45 a.m.-Noon
Kiva A room
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Leading in Turbulent Times
Former Southwest Airlines CEO Howard Putnam knows about leading during challenging times. He guided the fledgling carrier through airline deregulation and the development and implementation of a business "vision" that led Southwest to revered heights over the past twenty years. Southwest tripled in size and tripled in profitability during his tenure, and today remains a model for organizations that put their people first in their culture and reap the rewards. You will receive a copy of Putnam’s book, The Winds of Turbulence.
Moderator: Senator Debbie Smith, Senate Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Nevada
Speaker: Howard Putnam, former CEO, Southwest Airlines, Nevada
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Lunch |
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1:30 -2:45 p.m.
Kiva A room
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The Secrets to Being a Great Communicator
Whether it’s in caucus, in a press conference, in one-on-one meetings or through the various channels used to get your message out, being an effective communicator can make or break you as a leader.
Moderator: Senator Bruce Starr, NCSL President, Oregon
Speaker: Teri Lucie Thompson, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Chief Marketing Officer, University of Arizona
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Break
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3-4 p.m.
Kiva A room
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An All Star’s Tips for Being a Successful Legislative Leader
During his years in Major League Baseball, Steve Sax played a key role on two Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship teams and played in the Major League All Star game five times. His baseball career was on the verge of implosion and he had to deal with ridicule, self doubt, humility, and near collapse before a national audience. Yet, he overcame all of that to emerge once again as one of the game’s finest players. He is now a highly acclaimed speaker on leadership and achieving personal and career goals.
Moderator: Senator Bruce Starr, NCSL President, Oregon
Speaker: Steve Sax, former Los Angeles Dodger and MLB All Star, California |
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6-8:30 p.m.
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Reception and dinner at the University of Arizona
Transportation will be provided |
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8:30-10 p.m.
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Dessert and Hospitality Reception at Loews Ventana Canyon
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