Conferences
CalGIS: 19th Annual California GIS Conference
CalGIS 2013 - Pathways to California’s Future!
April 15 - 17, 2013 - Westin Long Beach
URISA Leadership Academy Sponsorship Opportunities
Who attends the ULA?
The ULA has been presented in New Orleans, Chicago, Seattle, Baltimore, St. Louis, and Savannah and nearly 300 individuals have attended. Who are they?
ULA Faculty - GIS Leaders Teaching Leadership
Carl Anderson, GISP
Senior Consultant
Spatial Focus, Inc.
ULA Session 5 - Putting it all Together: Evaluating Where You Are and Planning Where You're Going
This integrative session will provide the perspective that GIS leaders often find themselves in the middle of GIS situations where they must determine how to move forward effectively. As a GIS leader, you may have been brought in specifically to solve a problem or fix a situation, or you may just be in the middle of the normal GIS life cycle. To help you bring it all together, topics covered include:
ULA Session 4 - GIS Politics and Change Management
"The only constant is change" Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher
ULA Session 2 - Building a Successful Team
Building a proficient, passionate, and talented team is the key to a successful operation. To build such a team, you need to know how to delegate responsibilities, resolve conflicts, identify resources, and keep your team sharp and motivated. These skills are covered by the following topics:
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URISA/NENA Addressing Frequently Asked Questions
Speaker FAQ
- Sessions at the URISA/NENA Addressing Conference are 90-minutes in length and may be 2-3 individual presentations or one single 90-minute session. Each session will have a moderator who you will be introduced to in advance via email. Each speaker will have approximately 25 minutes allocated for their respective presentations. There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions for 5 minutes at the end of each speaker’s presentation.
ULA Session 1 - Introduction to Leadership & Management
In this first session, a baseline of knowledge is set for the rest of the Academy. We'll discuss various aspects about management and leadership in the workplace and the challenges many leaders face day-to-day. Areas that are to be covered and discussed include:
Leadership & Management
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