OPEN MINDS To Host Training Camp For “Executive Athletes” At Re-Tooled 2015 Leadership Retreat

Executives of health and human service organizations invited to historic Gettysburg, PA for immersive leadership experience focused on maximizing organizational performance through professional development

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (August 23, 2015) — High-performing leaders are executive athletes – and consideration of their personal development is paramount to organizational success.

This is the central theme for the re-tooled version of OPEN MINDS highly-acclaimed Executive Leadership Retreat For Health & Human Service Executives. Slated for September 22-24, 2015 in historic Gettysburg, PA, this unique event will serve as a “training camp” for executive athletes – offering leaders the tools they need to become more productive and effective under pressure.

“Leadership is the key to a high-performing organization, and organizations with ineffective leaders will eventually fail,” said Monica E. Oss, OPEN MINDS Chief Executive Officer. “These high-performing organizations invest not just in knowledge acquisition but also in leadership development. This event is dedicated to fostering the development of the leaders we need to develop organizations that are successful in serving the needs and optimizing the lives of consumers with complex health and social support needs.”

Taking a step away from traditionally-structured conferences, OPEN MINDS encourages registrants to design their own personal event program and schedule based on the sessions and activities best for their professional growth. “This retreat is not focused on education – it’s focused on leadership development,” said OPEN MINDS Executive Vice President, Sarah C. Threnhauser. “This is not about lectures in a classroom – it’s an opportunity for reflection and personal growth through a customized learning experience.”

With timeless Gettysburg providing the backdrop for this three-day experience, attendees have a plethora of unique options to choose from, including:

• Historic case studies featuring an interpretative, private walking tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield, led by historians and business consultants – with follow-up executive roundtable sessions about applying the lessons of history to the leadership challenges facing health and human service executives today
• Focused workshops aimed at reevaluating personal and professional strengths, refocusing your strategic vision, and reaffirming your individual role as a leader in your organization
• Networking events, local activities, and scheduled opportunities for group and one-on-one discussions with fellow leaders

Setting the stage each day of the event is an inspiring keynote address from a forward-thinking industry thought leader:

• “Changing Executive Leadership Competencies In An Era Of Outcomes & Value-Based Reimbursement,” Kevin Ann Huckshorn, Ph.D., author of Principled Leadership in Mental Health Systems and Programs, and Former Director of the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
• “Leaders As Executive Athletes: Training To Take Your Performance To The Next Level,” Carmella Sebastian, MD, MS, Corporate Wellness Expert and Author
• “What’s Your Leadership Strategy? The Challenges Of Leadership In A Time Of Innovation,” Monica E. Oss, President & Chief Executive Officer of OPEN MINDS

Group discounts are available for The 2015 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat. Early registration is encouraged as sessions and activities have maximum capacity limits. Register today or learn more at https://www.openminds.com/leadership.

OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service industry serving individuals with complex support needs: mental health; addiction treatment; children and family services; intellectual and developmental disabilities; chronic disease management; long term care; social services; correctional health care, reentry and diversion; and juvenile justice.

Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates believe by providing the latest market intelligence and management best practices to organizations serving the health and social support needs of the most vulnerable consumers, those organizations will be better able to provide efficient and effective services. Learn more at www.openminds.com.

For additional questions and inquiries, please contact Tim Snyder, Vice President, Marketing, OPEN MINDS at 717-334-1329 or openminds@openminds.com.