Thursday - December 13, 2018
8:45 am – 1:00 pm

Get a head start on your 2019 resolutions with an interactive program that will up your public speaking game! Whether you’re a new manager who wants to learn a few new tricks or new in your position and to public speaking, there will be some take-aways for everyone. You will also have lots of opportunity to network with colleagues and join in some holiday cheer.

Agenda

8:45-9:45 a.m.
Coffee and Registration

9:45 a.m.
Welcome
Adam Chapdelaine, Arlington Town Manager and MMMA President

10-10:30 a.m.
MMA Update
Geoff Beckwith, MMA Executive Director

10:30-noon
Get a Head Start on 2019: How to Up Your Public Speaking Game!
Kit Pang, Founder, Boston Speaks
We all say that we need to work on our public speaking skills but it falls to the bottom of the list. This is the perfect opportunity to spend some time with your colleagues brushing up on your skills and learning some new tips and techniques. The session will also address ways to improve your “off the cuff” impromptu speaking, a must have skill for every manager. There will be plenty of time for questions and interaction and of course some holiday cheer!

Noon
Luncheon
Lunch will be served family style.

Location
The Barn at Wight Farm, Sturbridge

Contact
MMA Senior Member Services Coordinator Denise Baker
Massachusetts Municipal Management Association

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