Last year's Leadership Exchange was a resounding success! More than 300 participants attended the first-ever ASCP Leadership Exchange in Baltimore in March 2006. The overwhelming consensus? The conference hit the mark in every way. Make plans now to attend the conference that addresses your most pressing goals and aspirations. In just two days, you’ll gain knowledge and proven tools that you can apply immediately. You’ll learn how to work and communicate effectively with your colleagues, implement process improvements, comply with regulations, and solve problems.

Building on the huge success of Leadership Exchange 2006, ASCP will bring you more than two dozen timely, interactive courses, including many that are brand new. Also on tap are keynote addresses by compelling speakers; and a presentation of prestigious awards for education, management and lifetime achievements. There also will be many new networking opportunities and informal discussion groups. This conference will emphasize what you need to know about:

Patient safety

Quality systems management

Competence assessment processes that fully comply with regulations

Reducing errors and avoiding legal action

Skills to manage staff, encourage cooperation, and resolve conflicts

Hiring, training and time management strategies

Performance appraisals, communication, coaching and discipline

Document control and regulatory and accreditation requirements for documents

Broad-based courses, e.g.: financial, legal, HR, performance management, quality systems

Peer-to-peer networking and learning