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Last week’s Institute was terrific – great sessions, speakers, and celebrations; a sold-out Expo, and the opportunity to be together in person. Our goal is to build upon that positive experience through the virtual portion of the event.

Applications are being accepted for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Leadership Academy – a year-long program designed to develop and cultivate the next wave of transformational leaders in our field. Entering its 13^th year, Leadership Academy provides experienced and emerging leaders an opportunity to explore and practice ideas, tools, principles, and theories that they leverage to strengthen their leadership and support their teams and organizations.

We celebrated the 2021 Class of Leadership Academy Fellows today at the Institute & Expo – one of the largest classes in this program's twelve-year history. Applications are being accepted for the 2022 class.

We are excited to see you at the 2022 Institute & Expo in St. Paul next week! More than 1,700 people are registered to attend in person Feb. 9 – 11. It’s going to be a great week. Here is some of what we have in store:

Applications are being accepted for the 2022 Leadership Academy.

Since 2010, LeadingAge Minnesota’s Leadership Academy has mentored and cultivated more than 350 emerging transformational leaders in our field. During their year-long program, Leadership Academy provides an opportunity to explore and practice ideas, tools, principles, and theories that they leverage to strengthen their leadership and foster an organizational culture to lead in normal and not-so-normal times.

Please join our volunteer crew as an Institute Session Host.

It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to make the Institute run as smoothly as possible.

The application for the 2022 Leadership Academy is now open!

Leading well through an extended crisis requires having solid skills and team relationships already in place. During their year-long program, Leadership Academy provides an opportunity for its participants to explore and practice ideas, tools, principles and theory that they leverage to strengthen their leadership and foster an organizational culture to lead in normal and not-so-normal times.

Licensed Assisted Living Directors (LALDs) are required by the Minnesota Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTTS) to earn 30 clock hours in the two years before their license renewal.

The 2022 Institute & Expo includes a selection of education sessions designed to assist your organization's post-pandemic strategic planning. These sessions include:

LeadingAge Minnesota is seeking volunteers for the 2022 Institute & Expo, scheduled for Feb. 9-11 at the RiverCentre in St. Paul.

It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to make the Institute run as smoothly as possible. One vital job requires no previous experience, no public speaking, and the opportunity to network with expert faculty.

Two Pre-Conference Intensive Sessions on Tuesday, Feb. 8, provide deep-dive learning on essential issues. They offer excellent add-on value to the Institute experience and can be attended whether you are registered for the Institute or not. Separate registration and fee are required.

The Early Bird Registration Deadline for the 2022 Institute & Expo is Tuesday, Jan. 4. Register your organization and team by the deadline to lock in early-bird fees.

The Institute & Expo in February includes a full Quality & Patient Safety Conference-within-a-Conference within the conference, plus a full day Foundations of Quality Improvement Boot Camp as a pre-conference option.

The 2022 Institute & Expo features the return of the Leadership Intensive on Wednesday, Feb. 9 – a half-day session for executives and leaders to help strengthen their organizations and build the momentum necessary to propel past the pandemic and beyond.

Attend the 2022 Institute & Expo in February for timely education and updates on the issues that matter most.

This year’s Institute is a blended conference model – three days of in-person education, expo, and events Feb. 9-11 in St. Paul, and three days of virtual education Feb. 22-24. Over 100 education sessions have been carefully selected and developed to address top-of-mind issues and opportunities. Here is a sampling:

Momentum is the force that propels us forward and fuels growth. That is the theme and promise of the 2022 Institute & Expo in February. Our annual conference offers a blended event model for the first time – three days of live education, exhibits, and special events in Saint Paul and three additional days of virtual education programming. 

Care centers may apply for a moratorium exception project for approval by the Minnesota Department of Health. A webinar on Dec. 10 provides information and guidance to submit a successful application.

The Institute & Expo – Momentum – returns to RiverCentre in Saint Paul Feb. 9-11, 2022, and virtually Feb. 22-24.

The 2022 Institute will be a blended conference model, with three days of education, events, and exhibits in person at RiverCentre, and additional educational sessions offered virtually later in the month.

LeadingAge Minnesota nursing home members interested in utilizing the CMS Five Star Report to improve the quality of their services and their ratings will want to attend a free webinar on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. – noon.

The Institute & Expo returns to RiverCentre in Saint Paul February 9-11, 2022, and virtually Feb. 22-24.

The 2022 Institute will be a blended conference model, with three days of education, events, and exhibits in person at RiverCentre, and additional educational sessions offered virtually later in the month.