Retreat Schedule

Abundance vs Scarcity Mindset, Esquire - 3rd Floor

1. Explore cutting edge social science research called "Asset Based Community Development Theory," that helps leaders learn to approach challenges with an abundance mindset that fosters more positive change, minimizes burnout, and reduced political infighting.
   Speaker: Rabbi Mike Uram, JFNA

The Art of Leadership - On Presence and Presentation, Crystal Ballroom - 4th Floor

1. In this session, participants will explore their own leadership and communication approaches, identifying strengths and weaknesses, while developing strategies for growth.
   Speaker: Aaron Henne

What we talk about when we talk about Federation, Windsor (1st Floor)

1. Understand the giant shoulders on which we stand as the largest ethnic based charity in the world and get an insider’s perspective on how the Federation operates and what it takes to be a successful leader – lay or pro – in the Federation system. In this session, we’ll explore what ties us together, how we can lead to ensure flourishing Jewish communities, and discover internal and external resources for driving progress in your community.
   Speakers: Liz Fisher, JFNA & Scott Kaufman, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

Divided We Thrive: How to Disagree Over Israel in Flourishing Communities, Venetian Ballroom - 4th Floor

1. This interactive session will focus on how to respect disagreement over the government of Israel’s policies and show how our communities are building consensus around Israel in divisive times.
   Speaker: Evan Hochberg

Unlocking Immunity to Change: Overcoming Barriers to Growth, Founders B - 3rd Floor

1. Discover and overcome the barriers hindering personal growth in this transformative workshop. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Harvard professors Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, participants will delve into their internal beliefs and assumptions that resist change. Through interactive exercises and group discussions, gain practical strategies to challenge and transform limiting beliefs. Develop self-awareness, a growth mindset, and resilience to navigate obstacles. Join us to unlock your full potential and embark on a journey of lasting change.
   Speaker: Heather Wolfson

Anyone Can Innovate, Founders A - 3rd Floor

1. Innovation, like any skill, is simple to learn and practice. Join this session to learn practical frameworks that spur new thinking and ideas in individuals and groups. These concepts based on the methodologies from top institutions like Google and Stanford, and from the Torah.
   Speaker: Mimi Kravetz

Bridging Divides Through Diplomacy: An Insider’s Look at the Abraham Accords , Woodward Ballroom/2nd Floor

1. Join Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit’s former Board Chair and leading lay advocate, Dennis Bernard, in conversation with the Honorable John Rakolta, former U.S. Ambassador to the UAE in a conversation about the Abraham Accords. As the Ambassador who helped give life to one of the most successful diplomatic projects for the U.S. and Israel, John Rakolta will provide an insider’s journey through the origins of the Accords, his insights on where we go from here, and advice on what we all can do to support this peace initiative.
   Speaker: Elana Broitman

Polarity Management: Leveraging the Power of AND, Founders A/3rd Floor

1. We are living in complex times - how do we lead with confidence and grace when things feel fractured in our community and society? Our brains crave the shortest path to finding "correct" either/or answers, and we have been trained to do this from a young age. However, this approach does not work for most of today's leadership quandaries. How do we get unstuck when something feels intractable? In this session, you will be introduced to and will practice the skill of Polarity Management. Polarities, or interdependent pairs that need each other over time, are challenges to be managed, and not problems to be solved. By developing your skills around polarity management, you will gain deeper insight into the systems that surround us, what you can influence, and how to navigate seemingly intractable challenges.
   Speaker: Shayna Kreisler

Effective Advocacy and Mindful Communication, Crystal Ballroom/4th Floor

1. In this workshop, participants will develop strategies for clear and effective communication to a variety of constituents. The session will give useful tools and techniques for conversations that inspire others to get involved in meaningful ways.
   Speaker: Aaron Henne

Supporting Jewish Life and Addressing Antisemitism in the Corporate Sector, Woodward Ballroom, 2nd Floor

1. Have you ever wondered how to decline a meeting close to Shabbat or address a veiled antisemitic slight? Would you like your firm to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month? Join us to learn how to set up a Jewish Employee Resource Group in your firm. We will help you learn how to create a meaningful resource within corporate life to support Jewish colleagues, educate non-Jewish colleagues on Jewish practice, and create resources for a sense of greater belonging in your work environments.
   Speakers: Elana Broitman, Jennifer Kasner

Implementing Inclusive, Value-Based Norms in Meetings, Venetian Ballroom, 4th Floor

1. Explicit norms, or ways of doing things have a lot of value for groups. They increase group cohesion and belonging, reduce the development of in-group and out-group dynamics, and increase the group’s focus on mission and purpose.
   
   This session will guide participants through a process by which groups can develop explicit norms specifically for meetings. In most organizational contexts, meetings are “where the work gets done.” They are also the place where organizations don’t always succeed in assuring full participation, collaboration and innovation. Participants will engage in a simulated norm setting process, starting with identifying key values for a team and then identifying shared practices, behaviors and processes to support those values. We will discuss implementation and accountability practices to support meeting norms.
   Speaker: Fran Sepler

Building Trust: The Key to Success, Founders B, 3rd Floor

1. Discover the crucial link between trust, credibility, and results in this dynamic workshop. Learn practical strategies to create and repair trust. Explore the implications of trust in lay/pro relationships and gain valuable skills to foster a culture of trust, credibility, and respect. Through interactive exercises and real-life examples, unlock the power of trust to enhance collaboration, productivity, and results.
   Speaker: Heather Wolfson

21st Century Jewish Leaders Build a Culture of Belonging , Esquire, 3rd Floor

1. Participants will join in an informative and interactive discussion on creating a culture of belonging for all Jews and our loved ones by ensuring Jews of all backgrounds see themselves and are empowered to engage in all our Jewish organizations and programming. The session is facilitated by Stacey Aviva Flint, Director of Education and Community Engagement, on the Federation’s Jewish Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative (JEDI).
   Speaker: Stacey Aviva Flint

Data-Driven Decision Making in Leadership , Windsor (1st Floor)

1. Learn how to effectively integrate the use of facts from qualitative and metrics sources into your leadership approach to provide direction and guide decisions. We will do a case study together and then practice the skills, looking at a set of data and using it to derive insights to inform program and campaign plans.
   Speaker: Mimi Kravetz

Jewish Philanthropy: Values into Action, Founders A, 3rd Floor

1. Philanthropy is an expression of values. When values go unacknowledged or giving is ad-hoc, unintended values can speak on the donor’s behalf. How can you operationalize your values in philanthropy? What is specific about Jewish values and Jewish giving? Participants will leave with greater clarity of their Jewish giving values, how to use them as tools to support their philanthropy, and conversations starters to foster values-aligned giving among peers and family.
   Speaker: Sasha Raskin-Yin

Becoming and Being: The Journey of an I&O Leader, Windsor, 1st Floor

1. This interactive session will delve into the intricacies of the Israel and Overseas leadership pipeline; how the national system feeds from the local, and what experience chevre could be gaining now while in Cabinet to assist their journey into I&O later.
   Speakers: Evan Hochberg, Lindsey Glantz, Oren Mushin

Cultivating Success: Unleashing the Power of Team Culture, Founders B, 3rd Floor

1. Unlock the secrets behind creating a thriving team culture and discover how it shapes the success or failure of teams. In this interactive workshop, we'll delve into the essential elements of a positive team culture, explore its profound impact on productivity and collaboration, and provide practical strategies and tools for fostering a strong team culture. Join us to harness the transformative potential of team culture and elevate your team's performance to new heights.
   Speaker: Heather Wolfson

Leading Communally in the 21st Century, Esquire, 3rd Floor

1. We will explore how leadership, community, and identity have changed dramatically and why we need new models for building a 21st Century operating system. We will explore why it matters, what it means, what Jewish wisdom has to say.
   Speaker: Rabbi Mike Uram

Federation Allocations: The Path from Dollars to Impact, Crystal Ballroom, 4th Floor

1. Federation dollars build flourishing Jewish communities by flowing into organizations, programs, and strategies across Jewish life. Where Federations choose to allocate our dollars makes a huge difference in our ability to drive impact. In this session, you’ll get a first look at new system-wide data on our collective allocations – what organizations and areas receive our Federation dollars today. Then, we’ll discuss how this aligns with our individual and organizational priorities. We’ll also talk about best practices in planning and allocations processes and learn from what you’re doing locally. Finally, we’ll hear from a few recipients of allocated Federation dollars, including from Cabinet members, about their experiences as our partners. Join for a data informed conversation on Federation allocations.
   Speaker: Mimi Kravetz

Mentoring for Greater Impact, Venetian Ballroom (4th Floor)

1. Understand what it means to be an effective mentor. Explore Jewish examples of mentorship. Build skills to support emerging leaders on their leadership journey.
   Speakes: R. Ari Witkin and Scott Kaufman

Public Affairs, Off-site by bus – meet in Lobby – Board Buses at 8:30 AM

1. Your Philanthropy + Your Advocacy = Greater Impact: Come with us on a journey that connects how Federations activate government advocacy to multiply the impact of their philanthropy.? We will begin with a conversation with top Federation lay leaders seasoned in creating deep relationships with our government leaders.? This advocacy helps ensure that government provides the critical funding without which we could not serve those living with disabilities or provide workforce training to those seeking a better life? You will learn how you can create this impact in your community!

Israel & Overseas, Off-site by bus – meet in Lobby – Board Buses at 8:30 AM

1. Want to see how I&O happens at home in North America? Jump on the bus to Jewish summer camp! Meet the young shlichim who serve as a living bridge between our communities and Israelis and learn how this commitment is made possible by the local community through their I&O strategy which includes multiple engagement opportunities with the global Jewish community from young to old(er).

Community & Jewish Life , Start at hotel and includes a short walk – 9:15 AM Start in Founders/3rd Floor

1. Explore Major trends in North America Jewish Life through Pew and other community studies to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the community; then experience local effort and impact with a preview tour at the newly renovated Downtown Detroit Synagogue, with a panel on leading the revitalization of Jewish Detroit.

Antisemitism & Security, At Hotel – 9:15 AM Venetian Ballroom, 4th floor

1. Jewish Federations play an indispensable role in each and every community protecting us from threats both physical and ideological. While the work and relationships take place on the ground, at the hyper-local level, we can leverage our national expertise, network, and resources to provide every community standards for success, scalable initiatives, resources, and training. Together, our system as a whole is strengthened when each part is operating at the highest levels - come learn about the critical role Cabinet plays in every aspect of our protection.?

Service Learning with Repair the World, Off-site by bus – Meet in Lobby at 9:15 AM

1. Continue the Cabinet tradition of service learning with Repair the World. Show up for our Detroit neighbors in solidarity, achdoot. You will connect to Jewish wisdom and values and learn about food and housing justice in Detroit as you make sandwiches and pack cooling kits for local distribution. Experience Repair's unique and deeply connected service learning model as you repair the world, tikkun olam.

Generative Leadership, 9:15 AM Crystal Ballroom, 4th floor

1. We are living in a moment of unprecedented breakdown in American civil discourse. Unable to listen to each other – let alone understand each other – we are stuck in our own echo chambers. Many fear speaking up, lest we be judged or "marginalized” for our thoughts or identity. We often cannot even agree on a shared set of facts or norms to govern our discourse. These problems cause significant pain and dysfunction for millions, and they show up at work, at schools, on the streets and in our families. The trauma of the global pandemic has only increased fear and distrust among many. This session will introduce participant to the essential ideas of Pardes North America's Mahloket Matters methodology. This pioneering methodology combines deep Jewish text learning and social psychology in ways that help participants feel a greater sense of hope for the future and gain a set of tools to use for themselves, their families, and the organizations in which they lead.

Leading for a Speak Up Culture, 9:15 AM Esquire, 3rd floor

1. This deep-dive will feature a prototype of a new training focused on understanding and putting in place practices that promote candor, courage, and allyship (psychological safety, respectful and civil communications, leader humility) and giving and getting interpersonal feedback in the context of group behavior (in the moment, reflective feedback, stepping up, as well as receiving feedback that does not match with self-perspective). As part of this session, you will have an opportunity to share your feedback to shape future sessions and curriculum for use in your local communities.