Chief Operations Officer Travis McGrath poses with the team that drew his likeness.

More than 200 employees participate
in Leadership Summit Sept. 25

Aptly themed—Inspiring New Generations—some 200 ITD employees participated in an event-filled 2019 Leadership Summit Sept. 25 in Meridian.

From the morning welcome and address by Governor Brad Little, to a day highlighted by speakers focused on multi-generations in the workplace, this year’s gathering took a fresh look at how we do business and how we can build upon those successes.

View the Leadership Summit intro video.

View the Leadership Summit highlight video.

ITD Director Brian Ness shared more on his background, focused on taking leadership roles and challenges throughout his engineering career. Dr. Jeremy Graves, a Boise State University professor, executive coach and consultant talked candidly about generations, and especially, communication in the workplace—as part of an interactive conversation and discussion with employees. Later in the day, Dr. Heidi Reeder—also an instructor at Boise State turned the attention to innovation—and evolving communication processes.

Over lunch, Boise State Head Basketball Coach Leon Rice shared highlights on team-building and preparing for success—from the basics of showing up on time and being present.

Woven throughout the summit, were videos from across the department highlighting innovations that have shaped processes, save money, and increase productivity. After lunch, high-energy group activities brought all attendees together—for a fun-filled time of enhancing communication and skill. A facilitation  Q & A session wrapped up the day—with plenty of thoughts on how we as an organization grow and challenge ourselves to do better, everyday.

The takeaway from the summit—that innovation has become a part of what we do. However, it’s the communication across generations and inspiring one another to lead—and accept that with that can come risk and failure—but that’s ok. But it’s the goal of reaching higher—with everything we do, that’s paramount.

Look for a Direct From the Director in the near future on the Summit. It will include a link to the innovation videos that aired, as well as additional highlights from speakers.

Team activities incliuded building a tent — blindfolded.

Dr. Jeremy Graves focused on multiple generations in the workforce.

Dr. Heidi Reeder highlighted innovation and communication styles.

Boise State University basketball coach Leon Rice spoke about being present and engaged.

 

 

Published 10-04-19