2022 Executive Retreat Agenda
Bringing Leaders Together: A Retreat for Nonprofit Chief Executives
Agenda* | November 13-15, 2022 | Omni Hilton Head Resort
Day 1: Setting the Stage
Registration: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Welcome & Opening Comments: 2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
- An introduction of the faculty and framework for the retreat
- Faculty: Andy Davis, Makiyah Moody, Scott Alarcon
Introduction to Journaling: 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Introduction that explains the importance of journaling and how this practice can solidify reflections and commitments from the retreat to inspire action upon return to work
Journal and Open Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Dinner Discussion: 6:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Day 2: The People and The Work
Breakfast Discussions: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Framing the Philosophy: Intro to the People, the Work, and the Culture: 8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
The People: CEO as Coach: 8:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Break: 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
The Work: CEO as Expert (Part 1): 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch with Guest speaker(s): 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Guest speakers: To be announced
Changing the Conversation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Engaging the board in the work to move forward and create lasting change
Break: 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
The Work: CEO as Expert (Part 2): 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Discussion of the CEO’s role in supporting and leading board members in their important roles as external ambassadors, fundraisers, and advocates for the organization
Relaxation and Reflection/Journaling: 5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Topic-led Dinner and Discussion Questions: 6:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Day 3: Culture and Renewal
Breakfast and Opening Comments: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Q&A session based on learning and takeaways from previous day
The Culture: CEO as Facilitator: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Break: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Crowdsourcing Solutions: Peer-to-Peer Problem Solving: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch with Guest speaker: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Guest speaker: To be announced
Wrap-up and Takeaways: 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
*Please note that the agenda is subject to change. A final agenda will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event.