 Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers®
The Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers® (KSCPM) held its annual Professional Seminar at the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort, Kentucky, on September 28. The theme of the seminar was "Lead--And They Will Follow!"
The speakers included state representative Derrick W. Graham who explored the seminar theme and answered questions from the audience. He advised managers to encourage risks, invite dissent and simplify.
Joel Schrader, spoke about "Empowering Employees—Managing From A Pennsylvania Avenue Perspective" and shared knowledge gained from working with the CIA and in Kentucky's Office of Homeland Security. Mr. Schrader encouraged the cross training of employees so everybody has a chance to advance. He pointed out that employees are the best assets for suggestions to make improvements in the workplace, and encouraged senior employees to mentor junior employees. He referred to the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security website, www.Ready.gov, where you can find an overview of emergency procedures and practices for emergencies of all kinds.
Doug Robinson, Executive Director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, shared his insights on "Leading With IT," gained from over 25 years experience in information technology. He stated that chief information officer leadership is critical to state government to provide direction.
KSCPM president, Glenn Thomas, introduced the film "Would I Follow Me?" which examined six effective leadership behaviors.
Program Co-Chair, Janice Earnest presents a gift to Seminar presenter Rodger Bingham.
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Attendees listen to seminar speaker.
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AACPM members may be familiar with one of our speakers—Rodger Bingham (Kentucky Joe), who appeared on the hit TV show Survivor: The Australian Outback. Rodger currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion for the state of Kentucky. He spoke about "Teamwork, The Key To Survival" and related his experiences on the show to working as a team in your profession—finding your niche and contributing to the best of your ability. Rodger travels extensively in Kentucky promoting agriculture and speaking to schoolchildren about living a healthy lifestyle. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the chance to ask questions or get an autograph or photo.
Each seminar attendee received a glass box with the KSCPM logo on the lid. After a delicious buffet lunch, they had time to tour the exhibits at the History Center or visit the various booths in the resource area, before the next session began. The seminar concluded with a drawing for door prizes.
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