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`~Ved~esc~a~'9 ~®~e~a~e~ 8-8:30 a.m. Registration and Coffee 8:30-8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Jeff Tarhert Senior lice President APPA Washington, D. C. 8:45-10:15 a.m. What CEOs and Senior Managers Do: Leadership in a Time of Change Utility CEOs and managers wear many hats and must juggle many issues: from power supply, to human resources, to meeting customer needs, to working in the political and en- vironmental arenas. This session will examine what it takes to be an effective utility senior manager including: setting or- ganizational direction, defining appropriate roles and respon- sibilities, directing and motivating staff, and working with the utility's governing body. Lonnie Carter President and CEO Santee Cooper MoncksCorner, S. C. 10:15-10:30 a.m. Break Who Should Participate General managers and CEOs (particulary those new to their jobs) Senior managers and those on track far executive leadership positions and any others who are interested in the issues and processes that face utility chief exec- utives and general managers. What You'll Learn This workshop focuses on the changes and challenges facing public power today; and the skills, knowledge and techniques leaders need to guide their organiza- tionsand governing bodies through the evolutionary years ahead. ii r , ~- - - 10:30 a.m.-Noon Understanding the Ohanging Business Environment: Our Industry's Outlook for the Next Five Years Setting the strategic direction for your utility requires an un- derstanding of the external forces that affect the electric util- ity industry, including national energy policies, competitor strategies, customer expectations, new technology, environ- mental challenges and more. Examine the significant issues facing public power, including power supply, climate change regulation, wholesale markets, energy efficiency, renewable resources, smart grid and other trends. Marc Gerken President and CEO American Municipal Power, lnc. Columbus, Ohio Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:30-4:30 p.m. Financial Management: Operational and Strategic Financial Issues for Management A key area of executive responsibility is the financial health and performance of the organization. Examine the financial and operational information and other data senior executives need to determine how the organization is performing, po- tential areas of enterprise risk, tools for longer-term financial planning, and the metrics used to evaluate the financial con- dition of the utility and to convey this information to policy- makers and stakeholders. Mark Beauchamp President Utility Financial Solutions Holland, Mich.