The Catholic Leaders’ Symposium is an educational networking opportunity for Catholic-sponsored organizations of all sizes, as well as Religious Institute leaders and their Health Care Coordinators. Topics will address trends and changes within the Catholic senior housing and services sector, to enhance your understanding of the industry’s best practices and innovations.
10:15 – 11:15
Calling All Heroic Leaders for Catholic Elder Care in the 21st Century
We are in times of great change, not only throughout our national health system, but within the Catholic healthcare and elder care organizations who take care of some of the most vulnerable, needy populations. Chris Lowney, chair of one of the largest Catholic Healthcare organizations and renowned speaker and author, will talk about the responsibility within all of us to be heroic leaders. Learn how “heroic” leaders learn to adapt to a rapidly changing world and respect the dignity and potential of those around them.
11:15-11:45
Research Update: What We Know – U.S. Catholic Senior Ministries in a Time of Changing Need?
Catholic senior health and housing leaders need real-time data to plan your organization’s future. In this session, Lisa McCracken will share U.S. Catholic senior health and housing ministry research data and trends so you can benchmark how your ministries measure up in relation to other Catholic-sponsored organizations to plan for your future.
11:45 – 12:15
Insights: Key Organizational Leaders’ on Research Data
You’ve heard the research. Given the pressures on your ministries and congregations, where do you turn? What independent resources are available to assist you in creating and implementing a comprehensive, realistic, implementable and long-term sustainable plan? This session will not only identify the infrastructure and resources available to others, but will provide a macro view of Catholic Elder Care from national leaders.
1:30 – 2:30
Solving Challenges with Collaboration: Catholic Senior Living + Women Religious Congregations
Successful collaboration is no easy feat. Hear from four leaders who have “been there … done that.” You will be inspired as you learn the key elements to creating successful collaborations and solving shared challenges.
2:30-3:15
Adaptability in Today’s Changing Landscape: Successful Single-Site Campuses
The gap between relevance and obsolescence has the potential to grow wider every day. If Catholic-sponsored single-site communities are to stay relevant then they must adapt to change, and they must do so before change beckons the call. Hear two leaders share how they’re staying relevant to be connected – internally with their employees, externally with customers and emerging market trends; to anticipate new direction.
3:30-4:15
Beyond the Idea: Creative Partnerships with Mission Impact
It takes open eyes to see what we can change and curiosity to dig deep. It takes creativity to turn ideas into action. Take a deep dive into two organizations that are expanding their mission outreach and creating a better tomorrow for those they serve – in their communities, at home, and those they employ.
