Creative Problem Solving Institute 2024

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Creative Problem Solving Institute 2024

TBA

CPSI Information - Look Here!

10:00am EDT

Early Arrivals Brunch Dining Commons Registration Open Bisgrove/AC Lobby

3:30pm EDT

YouthWise Family Orientation Bisgrove/AC 350

4:30pm EDT

Networking Dining CommonsDeb Williams • Jessica Andrews-Wilson

5:30pm EDT

Dinner Dining Commons

7:30pm EDT

CPSI Creative Opening & Keynote Dining AdditionDr. Kiki Ramsey

9:00pm EDT

Focus on Flavor Wine Tasting with Jim Kimbrough Smith, co-star of Two Guys and Alotta Wine Understudy Theater

7:00am EDT

Breakfast Dining Commons

7:30am EDT

Registration Open Bisgrove/AC Lobby

8:30am EDT

CPS Level 1: Foundations of Creative Problem Solving Glynn 311Jonathan Bannister • Shay Butler • David Lunken CPS Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools Glynn 211Najja Bouldin • Ardjan Robbe Groskamp • Melissa Rheaume CPS Level 3: Creative Problem Solving Facilitation Techniques Glynn 215Thom Gonyeau CPS Level 4: Training Creative Problem Solving Glynn 206Suzanne Chamberlain Bergman • Joette Field • John Frederick • Bill Shephard Open Art Space Available Bisgrove/AC Lobby Snacks Bisgrove/AC Lobby Clare's Corner - A Room for Quiet Reflection Bisgrove/AC 220 YouthWise Program Bisgrove/AC 350

9:00am EDT

Broaden your Focus with Polarity Thinking Glynn 201Lindsay Burr • Liz Monroe-Cook, Ph.D. Creative Connections Bisgrove/AC 129Jessica Andrews-Wilson • Michael Ackerbauer • Marysia Czarski • Douglas Ferguson • Terry Fulcher, BS, MS • Kim Marie McKernan, MBA, MS • Erik Skogsberg Real Focus for Your Life Glynn 306Kathy Goller Strategic Play Elements: The Playful Leader Glynn 301Jacqueline Lloyd Smith • Stephen Walling

10:00am EDT

Parnes and Noller Bookstore Open Bisgrove/AC Lobby

11:00am EDT

Lunch: Staggered by Track Dining Commons

1:30pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

4 Models That Help You Evaluate Your Job, Your Life & Your Options Bisgrove/AC 129Marnette Falley Draw Your Creativity into Focus with Visual Thinking Strategies Bisgrove/AC 128Iryna Molodecky Humanizing Digital Transformation: Embracing Discomfort, Risk and (Smart) Failure with Humility! Bisgrove/AC 229Michael Ackerbauer • Marysia Czarski Knowing and Not Knowing - Recognizing and Dealing with Ambiguity Bisgrove/AC 228Anthony Billoni Purpose-Centered Creativity Glynn 201Dr. Kiki Ramsey • Liz Monroe-Cook, Ph.D. Strength Based Employee Coaching: An Innovative Application of Positive Leadership Psychology Bisgrove/AC 127Dr. Gregory Buschman, MSMKT, MSIS, Ph.D. • Debbie Buschman Workshop Design Glynn 306Douglas Ferguson • Erik Skogsberg

3:30pm EDT

Afternoon Break Bisgrove/AC Lobby

4:00pm EDT

Campus Innovators: A Dual Approach to Creative Problem-Solving Bisgrove/AC 127Andrew Ilnicki • Somiah Lattimore Daily Creative Habits Glynn 201Dr. Ieva Martinaityte Dramatic Engagement: Theater Tools that Build Connection Bisgrove/AC 128Deb Williams From Bach to Brainwaves: Music's Power to Boost Concentration and Imagination Bisgrove/AC 228Tamara Bertram From Stress to Strength: Your Personal Playbook to Combating Workplace Burnout and Reclaiming Your Health and Sanity Bisgrove/AC 129Julia Coit • Lindsey Coit Rabbit in a Hat: Experiments in Creative Vulnerability Bisgrove/AC 229Shay Butler Seeing What Matters in the Big Picture: Challenge Mapping to Uncover Powerful Problem Definitions Glynn 306Tim Basadur Dinner Dining Commons

7:00pm EDT

Playsonality© Dining AdditionJacqueline Lloyd Smith • Stephen Walling

9:00pm EDT

Game Night Dining Commons

TBA

CPSI Information - Look Here!

7:00am EDT

Breakfast Dining Commons

8:30am EDT

Registration Open Bisgrove/AC Lobby CPS Level 1: Foundations of Creative Problem Solving Glynn 311Jonathan Bannister • David Lunken • Shay Butler CPS Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools Glynn 211Najja Bouldin • Ardjan Robbe Groskamp • Melissa Rheaume CPS Level 3: Creative Problem Solving Facilitation Techniques Glynn 215Thom Gonyeau • Jessica Andrews-Wilson CPS Level 4: Training Creative Problem Solving Glynn 206Suzanne Chamberlain Bergman • Joette Field • John Frederick • Bill Shephard Open Art Space Available Bisgrove/AC Lobby Snacks Bisgrove/AC Lobby Clare's Corner - A Room for Quiet Reflection Bisgrove/AC 220 YouthWise Program Bisgrove/AC 350

9:00am EDT

Bring Focus to Your Life Glynn 306Kathy Goller Broaden your Focus with Polarity Thinking Glynn 201Lindsay Burr • Liz Monroe-Cook, Ph.D. Creative Connections Bisgrove/AC 129Michael Ackerbauer • Jessica Andrews-Wilson • Marysia Czarski • Douglas Ferguson • Terry Fulcher, BS, MS • Kim Marie McKernan, MBA, MS • Erik Skogsberg Strategic Play Elements: The Playful Leader Glynn 301Jacqueline Lloyd Smith • Stephen Walling

10:00am EDT

Parnes and Noller Bookstore Open Bisgrove/AC Lobby

11:00am EDT

Lunch: Staggered by Track Dining Commons

1:30pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

A Practical Guide to Influencing More Bisgrove/AC 129Marnette Falley AI Unleashed: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Creative Problem Solving Bisgrove/AC 229Sean McCan Create 8 - Unlocking Creativity Education Bisgrove/AC 228Melissa Schmitz Daydream. Imagine. Play. Reconnect with Your Superpower Glynn 201Sheila Pontis Positive Creativity Leadership: Leveraging Appreciative Inquiry in Your Work Life Glynn 306Kim Marie McKernan, MBA, MS • Terry Fulcher, BS, MS The Power of Unlearning Bisgrove/AC 128Michelle Green, PT, DPT Transcending Experiences by CX Your Life Bisgrove/AC 127Mari Puras

3:30pm EDT

Afternoon Break Bisgrove/AC Lobby

4:00pm EDT

Battlefield Guide for Staying Alive (in Conversations) Bisgrove/AC 129Kate Thomas Creativity Games for Divergent Thinking Bisgrove/AC 128Talia Dashow Developing Conscious Facilitation Bisgrove/AC 127Jimmy Juste FourSight Teams PREVIEW Glynn 201Sarah Thurber • FourSight Outrageous Photos and Videos using AI Bisgrove/AC 229Mary Ellyn Vicksta Step Into: LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods Glynn 301Stephen Walling The Comedy Cure: How To Turn Your Frustrations into Funnies to De-Stress Your Distress Bisgrove/AC 228Margie Cherry Dinner Dining Commons

7:30pm EDT

Buffalo State University Spotlight Dining AdditionKristen Peterson • Katie Ravich • Susan Keller-Mathers • Gerard Puccio, Ph.D. • Russ Schoen

8:30pm EDT

Night Flight: How to Start an LLC Panel Bisgrove/AC 228Dr. Kristy Tyson Night Flight: Share your thoughts on CPSI Dining CommonsJim Berling • Chelle Precht • Aaron Wartner Night Flight: What Fresh Hell Is This Bisgrove/AC 129Nicole Haddad Night Flights: AI Implications Bisgrove/AC 127Sean McCan Night Flights: What is a Night Flight and how do I sign up?

9:00pm EDT

70's Dance Party Understudy Theater

TBA

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7:00am EDT

Breakfast Dining Commons

8:30am EDT

Registration Open Bisgrove/AC Lobby CPS Level 1: Foundations of Creative Problem Solving Glynn 311Jonathan Bannister • David Lunken • Shay Butler CPS Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools Glynn 211Najja Bouldin • Melissa Rheaume • Ardjan Robbe Groskamp CPS Level 3: Creative Problem Solving Facilitation Techniques Glynn 215Thom Gonyeau • Jessica Andrews-Wilson CPS Level 4: Training Creative Problem Solving Glynn 206Suzanne Chamberlain Bergman • Joette Field • John Frederick • Bill Shephard Open Art Space Available Bisgrove/AC Lobby Snacks Bisgrove/AC Lobby Clare's Corner - A Room for Quiet Reflection Bisgrove/AC 220 YouthWise Program Bisgrove/AC 350

9:00am EDT

Bring Focus to Your Life Glynn 306Kathy Goller Broaden your Focus with Polarity Thinking Glynn 201Lindsay Burr • Liz Monroe-Cook, Ph.D. Creative Connections Bisgrove/AC 129Michael Ackerbauer • Jessica Andrews-Wilson • Marysia Czarski • Terry Fulcher, BS, MS • Douglas Ferguson • Kim Marie McKernan, MBA, MS • Erik Skogsberg Strategic Play Elements: The Playful Leader Glynn 301Jacqueline Lloyd Smith • Stephen Walling

10:00am EDT

Parnes and Noller Bookstore Open Bisgrove/AC Lobby

11:00am EDT

Lunch: Staggered by Track Dining Commons

1:30pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

Art of the Decision Castellani Art GalleryAnthony Billoni Decoding Emotional Harmony: Unveiling the Cognitive Behavioral Model Glynn 201Dr. Kristy Tyson Finding the Root Cause of Your Success: A 5 W’s & H Tool Bisgrove/AC 229Dr. Gregory Buschman, MSMKT, MSIS, Ph.D. • Debbie Buschman Flightpath: Your Strategic Life Plan Bisgrove/AC 127David Eyman Great Expectations Bisgrove/AC 129Lindsay Burr Now What the Duck? Glynn 301Stephen Walling Observational Mindfulness: Techniques to Spark Your Creativity Bisgrove/AC 128Marnette Falley Say ‘I Do’ to AI Bisgrove/AC 228Nicole Haddad

3:30pm EDT

Afternoon Break Bisgrove/AC Lobby

4:00pm EDT

3D Diagnostic Cards: Based on LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Methods Glynn 301Stephen Walling Focusing on Failure: Using Improv to Stretch Our Confidence Skills Bisgrove/AC 129Mallori DeSalle, MA, LMHC, NCC, CMHC, CHP My Expansive Self Bisgrove/AC 128Jennifer Verbakel Oodles of Doodles Glynn 306Aaron Wartner Social Styles: How to Spot Creative Preference in the Wild Bisgrove/AC 127Michael Ackerbauer Strategic Leadership Unleashed: Navigating Sustainability in Dynamic Business Landscapes Bisgrove/AC 228Dr. William Clark The (Creative) Hero’s Journey Bisgrove/AC 229Paul Reali Dinner Dining Commons

8:30pm EDT

Night Flight: PDSA of Getting Things Done Bisgrove/AC 127John Breckline Night Flights

TBA

CPSI Information - Look Here!

7:00am EDT

Breakfast Dining Commons

8:30am EDT

Registration Open Bisgrove/AC Lobby CPS Level 1: Foundations of Creative Problem Solving Glynn 311Jonathan Bannister • David Lunken • Shay Butler CPS Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools Glynn 211Najja Bouldin • Ardjan Robbe Groskamp • Melissa Rheaume CPS Level 3: Creative Problem Solving Facilitation Techniques Glynn 215Thom Gonyeau • Jessica Andrews-Wilson CPS Level 4: Training Creative Problem Solving Glynn 206Suzanne Chamberlain Bergman • John Frederick • Joette Field • Bill Shephard Open Art Space Available Bisgrove/AC Lobby YouthWise Program Bisgrove/AC 350

9:00am EDT

Bring Focus to Your Life Glynn 306Kathy Goller Broaden your Focus with Polarity Thinking Glynn 201Lindsay Burr • Liz Monroe-Cook, Ph.D. Creative Connections Bisgrove/AC 129Michael Ackerbauer • Jessica Andrews-Wilson • Marysia Czarski • Douglas Ferguson • Terry Fulcher, BS, MS • Kim Marie McKernan, MBA, MS • Erik Skogsberg Strategic Play Elements: The Playful Leader Glynn 301Stephen Walling • Jacqueline Lloyd Smith

10:00am EDT

Parnes and Noller Bookstore Open Bisgrove/AC Lobby

11:00am EDT

Lunch: Staggered by Track Dining Commons

1:30pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

Endo-Preneur: From Internal Entrepreneurship to Successful and Sustainable Businesses Bisgrove/AC 127Alona Starostenko • Mau Starostenko Harnessing ChatGPT: Focusing Creative Energies in the Digital Age Bisgrove/AC 129Debbie Buschman Social Fitness and Creativity Bisgrove/AC 128Dr. Ieva Martinaityte The 7 Secrets of Making Empathy Your Superpower Glynn 201Troy Geesaman • Jim Berling The Basadur Profile: Creativity and Innovation with Style Bisgrove/AC 228Tim Basadur Visioning through Abundance: Combining Creative Problem Solving and Appreciative Inquiry tools to celebrate and build an abundance based personal vision Bisgrove/AC 229Annemarie Boss

3:30pm EDT

Afternoon Break Bisgrove/AC Lobby

4:00pm EDT

CPSI Conference Closing Dining Addition

5:30pm EDT

Cocktail Hour and Dinner Dining Commons