
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
"When the Elephants Dance:
Implementing Successful Change"
Presenter: Ted Schick
Wednesday, October 24 | 8:45 a.m.
An old Navy saying is, “When the elephants dance, the grass must pay.” Too often, change is something that people on the front lines must bear. What can we do as leaders to change this mindset? This is a frequently requested topic since so many organizations experience organizational change. We look at why people too often resist change and the 11 steps to effective change management to facilitate a smooth transition no matter the size of the organizational change.
"When the Elephants Dance:
Implementing Successful Change"
Presenter: Ted Schick
Wednesday, October 24 | 8:45 a.m.
An old Navy saying is, “When the elephants dance, the grass must pay.” Too often, change is something that people on the front lines must bear. What can we do as leaders to change this mindset? This is a frequently requested topic since so many organizations experience organizational change. We look at why people too often resist change and the 11 steps to effective change management to facilitate a smooth transition no matter the size of the organizational change.

Ted Schick is a professional speaker, corporate trainer and consultant with his own business, Schick Corporate Learning. He is a retired naval officer who rose up from the enlisted ranks and has over 30 years of experience teaching and leading people. Ted holds a B.A. in Business from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, received a teaching certificate from Bemidji State University, and earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Ted is active in his community with Spirit Mountain Ski Patrol, local animal humane societies including Animal Allies and Friends of Animals and has served as a mentor for Mentor Duluth. In his “spare” time, he has been a stand-up comedian, teaches Boot Camp fitness classes, serves as a personal fitness coach and is a seasoned triathlete.
Ted is active in his community with Spirit Mountain Ski Patrol, local animal humane societies including Animal Allies and Friends of Animals and has served as a mentor for Mentor Duluth. In his “spare” time, he has been a stand-up comedian, teaches Boot Camp fitness classes, serves as a personal fitness coach and is a seasoned triathlete.
Click below to view a humorous short video preview of Ted's session at the Fall Conference. (You may need to turn up your volume.)
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