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ASP's Annual Conference is the nation's premier forum for professional discussion and exchange of information and experiences among strategic planning practitioners. Once each year our conference brings together thought leaders and practitioners dedicated to advancing all aspects of strategic thinking, planning and action.

The conference offers a unique time to come together with strategic planning colleagues. Share your best practices and strengthen your skills for the challenges and unique opportunities that lay ahead. A new business reality is in the air. One that balances the need for corporate social responsibility with profitability in an interwoven world. Find out what planning, preparation and new methodologies are needed to effectively manage the risks and unknowns of change in your organization.

Dr. Michael E. Raynor
Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP
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Monday 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Rob Romasco
President-elect, AARP
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Tuesday 3:00 - 4:15 pm

Panel Discussion
Industry Answers to "Rethink... Reset... Execute for Results"

This distinguished panel of strategy executives will discuss how their organizations (and industry) is addressing various factors, including: economic, social, customer trends and service etc.

Susan Obermeier
Director of Strategy, Life & Specialty Ventures LLC
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Moderator

Diane Alario
Business Transformation Lead, U.S. Army ARDEC
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Government

Alex C. Dornstauder
Chief of Strategy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Government

Barron Evans
Global Customer Engagement Advisor, Eli Lilly
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Pharmaceutical

Steve Holley
Global Director of Business Development, Oakley, Inc.
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Consumer Products

Terrianne Reynolds
Assistant Dean for Planning, Chicago Medical School
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Medical and Education

Robert Zimmerman
SVP & Chief Strategy Officer, Walgreens
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Consumer Products

Wednesday 9:45 - 10:45 am

Monday April 30, 2012
Morning
8:30 - 12:00	Strategy 5001: New Foundation for Strategic Planning and Management*
Afternoon
1:00 - 2:30	Keynote: Dr. Michael Raynor
2:30 - 3:00	Break
3:00 - 4:15	Breakout Session I Strategic Foresight: Beyond Strategic Planning Strategic Planning: From Direction to Implementation Innovation: The Missing Ingredient in Rethinking and Resetting Strategy and the Board: Pivotal Dialog in Governance
4:30 - 5:45	Breakout Session II Strategic Planning: The Cure for or Casualty of Organizational Overload? Driving Strategies in the B2B World: The Path to Profitable Growth The Secrets to Facilitating Strategy with Drivers Model Scenario Planning Allows You to Successfully Manage Strategic Risk -- So How Exactly is That Done?
Evening
6:00 - 7:00	Cocktail Reception with Exhibitors

Tuesday May 1, 2012
Morning
6:45 - 7:45	Networking Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00	ASP Annual Meeting (open to all conference attendees)
10:00 - 10:30	Break
10:30 - 11:45	Breakout Session III What We Can Learn from Scenario Planning at Shell Oil Organizational Alignment Connected with Strategy Faster, Smarter Decision Cycles: The Key to Winning in the New Normal Case Study - Successful Use of the Strategic Planning Blueprint within a Non-Profit
Afternoon
12:00 - 1:00	Networking Luncheon
1:15 - 2:30	Breakout Session IV Recalibrate and Accelerate — Build Strategic Agility and Resilience Into Your Organization Innovation Renaissance: 7 Strategies for Reinventing your Business Model Best Practices in Strategic Planning and Management in Department of Defense Systems Acquisition Programs Strategy in Action: How to Communicate and Achieve Your Strategic Objectives Using Social Media
2:30 - 3:00	Break
3:00 - 4:15	Keynote: Rob Romasco
4:30 - 6:30	Deep Dive Workshop I*
Evening
TBD	Cocktail Reception with Exhibitors

Wednesday May 2, 2012
Morning
6:45 - 7:45	Networking Breakfast
8:00 - 9:15	Breakout Session V Strategic Planning: The Left Brain Diet: Strategy Innovation via Design Thinking and Dynamics Capabilities in Rapid Change Environments Social Communications as a Competitive Strategy: Resetting Strategy, Management, and Execution through Community Strategic Plan Realization Demanded Technology Innnovation for Success: A Case Study Managing the Execution of Collaborative Community Strategies
9:15 - 9:45	Break
9:45 - 10:45	Keynote Speaker Panel
Afternoon
11:00 - 12:30	Deep Dive Workshop II*
11:00 - 12:30	Deep Dive Workshop III*
2:30 - 3:00	Break
3:00 - 6:00	ASP Certification Exam

*Additional fee - call 1.877.816.2080 for more information

The ASP Annual Conferences have always been extremely successful venues for professional networking, communication and growth. Please read the testimonials and what Strategy & Leadership says about these conferences:

• 2011: Creating High Performance Organizations for the New World
  
• 2010: Positioning for Long-Term Success in a Short-Term World
  
• 2009: Planning for a Sustainable Future
  
• 2008: Strategic Planning & Action: Driving Growth from Change
  
• 2007: Strategic Planning: Lessons from Practice
  
• 2006: Strategic Planning: Lessons from Practice
  
• 2004: Strategy in a Turbulent World
  
• 2003: Strategy in Action
  
• 2002: Exploiting Strategic Alternative
  
• 2001: New Strategies For a Rapidly Changing World

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