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Conference Conflicts, Meeting Mayhem, and Office Opposition:
A Guide Towards Resolution
Michael Rust, CEO, Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Host: Wilderness Territory
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Michael Rust
Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center
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Don’t miss the 2022 calendar kick-off at the Wilderness Resort and the Glacier Canyon Conference Center on Thursday, January 20th!
Conflict is a normal part of human existence, so why are some people not good at dealing with it? Michael Rust from the Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center will take us on a deeper dive into that question with his program Conference Conflicts, Meeting Mayhem, and Office Opposition: A Guide Towards Resolution. We will engage in lively discussion on working with specific categories of people in conflict, such as clients, co-workers, and even volunteers. Participants will also have an opportunity to test out some new communication tools to help in resolving future conflicts. All this and have some fun too!
And you won’t want to miss the Team Building Sneak-Peek following the reception! Stick around and see how you can use the various opportunities on property at The Wilderness Resort to enhance or be the focal point of your team building experience and group activities.
Agenda
Thursday, January 20, 2022
| — AM — | |||
| 9:00 - 11:00 | Board of Directors | Tundra A/B | |
| 10:30 | Registration | Sandstone Hallway | |
| 11:00 | MPI 101 | Tundra E/F | |
| — PM — | |||
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch and Networking
| Sandstone 389 | |
| 1:00 - 4:00 | Announcements
Program
| Sandstone 1456 | |
| 4:00 - 4:40 | Reception and Raffle Drawing
| Sandstone 389 | |
5:00 - 7:00 - 8:00 | Team Building Sneak-Peak You are welcome to enjoy as many segments as your time allows!
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| 5:00 | Depart for Camp Social (Main entrance to Wilderness Hotel. Shuttle or drive to this location.)
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| 5:00 - 5:40 | Take Flight with a "behind the scenes" tour.
Take Flight offers an experience like no other! From the 65’ screen to the full sensory ride and breathtaking visual scenes.
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| 5:45-6:45 | Golden Wristbands!
Guests will also be given a golden wristband for Go Karts or any other activities they want to try! Unlimited Fun Pass Wristband includes unlimited use of Indoor Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Ropes Course, Black-Light Mini-Golf
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| 7:00 - 8:00 Optional | Want more ideas and fun?
D.O.A. Room Escapes - Titanic & Twister!
We will transport you to our Wilderness on the Lake property to enjoy a fun team-building challenge in one of our Escape Rooms. Spaces are limited, and rooms include the Titanic and the Twister rooms. You have 60 minutes to escape…can you do it?
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| 8:00 | Shuttle return to Wilderness | ||
Event Pricing
| Member: | $55 ($75 after 1/14/2022) | |
| Non-Member: | $75 ($95 after 1/14/2022) | |
| Student Member: | $30 ($40 after 1/14/2022) |
Pay it Forward Rate: $0 - Available for registration to any current member that is currently "in between gigs" and without industry employment. Please contact the chapter office to request this rate.
Conference Conflicts, Meeting Mayhem, and Office Opposition: A Guide Towards Resolution
Conflict is a normal part of human existence, so why are some people not good at dealing with it? Meeting professionals deal with conflict on a lot of fronts. Maybe the venue is understaffed for your event, the client changes their mind on theme at the last minute, the event volunteers are sure that they "know how to do it" better than you, the co-worker isn't pulling their weight around the office, and so much more. This session will dig into many of the common causes of workplace and event conflicts and give you strategies so you can "Stop Conflict C.O.L.D." We will engage in lively discussion on working with specific categories of people in conflict, such as clients, co-workers, and even volunteers. Participants will also have an opportunity to test out some new communication tools to help in resolving future conflicts. All this and have some fun too!
Learner Objectives:
- Understand many of the most common causes of conflict and how to prevent causing future conflicts
- Develop better communication skills to assist in the resolution of conflicts
- Engage in specific conversations on working with volunteers, co-workers, and clients when conflicts arise
Speaker Bio:
You might say that Michael Rust is addicted to conflict. He is an attorney, has three kids, is dating an attorney, and had a cat and a dog prior to getting divorced from another attorney - so conflict is his life. Michael is CEO of the Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center and Managing Director of the Fond du Lac Conflict Resolution Center. He performs complex commercial and family mediations throughout the Midwest and trains mediators around the country.
Michael served as President of the Association for Conflict Resolution and the Wisconsin Association of Mediators, Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and Mediation Partner for the Wisconsin Special Education Mediation System. He is a graduate of Marquette University Law School and received the Beacon Award (Distinguished Alumni) from the Carthage College Alumni Association in 2019. As a frequent speaker and trainer from coast to coast, Michael is a member of the National Speakers Association and has presented at 3 TEDx conferences around the country.
Location, Map & Lodging
Program Location: Glacier Canyon Conference Center
45 Hillman RoadWisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Hotel Host: Wilderness Resort
Room Rate: $109
Room block Cut-Off: 1/13/2022
Reservations: 608-254-1020
Please reference Block #903036
