| TOPIC |
CODE |
DESCRIPTION: |
| The Four Essential Roles of Leadership |
3410 |
Unleash the talent and capability of your teams by carrying out the four imperatives of great leaders. This session will help attendees learn how to build credibility with others, define their team's purpose and align it with the organizations goals, and encourage growth and responsibility of the unique talents of their team. |
| Stellar Status: Food Allergy Management |
3200, 3430, 4150 |
Join us for an interactive session discussing best practices for managing food allergies from delivery to meal service. We will demystify food allergy myths and misconceptions while providing tools to communicate these effectively with your team and community. |
| Leadership – I’m in the Position, Now What? |
3200, 3400 |
All positions must learn the art of navigating situations through transformative leadership to help others achieve their full potential and move their department towards remarkable results. |
| Key to Your Success |
4140 |
You have the potential, but do you have the practice? Turn the most recognized productivity hacks and skills into a daily tool for you to practice and improve. The basic learning tools, body language, mindset and self-awareness, and communication. |
| CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals |
1110, 2220, 3200 |
Are you interested in serving CACFP at-risk afterschool (ARAS) meals at your school but unsure where to begin? Get an overview of the requirements needed to provide healthy meals at afterschool sites and to receive financial reimbursement. Understand the basics of the CACFP and how afterschool programs can play a crucial role in providing food security to children. |
| A Journey Through The Customer Experience |
4110 |
A cool, colorful, and vibrant presentation from a marketing professional with nearly a decade of K-12 marketing experience. Let's walk through the trends and show you how to gain new customers and keep them. |
| Use Tech to Feed More Students |
4000 |
No matter what state the world is in, the question on everyone's mind is, How Do We Feed More Kids? Sometimes we need to think outside the cafeteria to meet students and parents where they are in their day. This session will discuss ways to increase participation and the technology that supports it. |
| The 3 Rs: Recruit, Reward, Retain |
3000 |
Identify the secret of effective recruiting, learn the strategies of the 3 Rs + 2, and walk away with practical tools and techniques to improve team stability. |
| Menu Analysis - Using Your Data to Improve Your Menus |
1150 |
Walk away with practical tools and techniques to improve team stability at averages can be misleading and may lead to missed opportunities in menu success. |
| Think Twice: Combating Cognitive Bias |
4140 |
This class will explain several of the cognitive biases that impact our ability to lead and influence our teams. It will cover the halo effect, recency, central tendency, and many others that have a palpable effect on how we work with people. In particular, we'll look at our they impact performance appraisals and relationships. |
| Optimizing Cafeteria Customer Experience |
4130 |
Enhance student satisfaction through effective cafeteria management strategies. This presentation emphasizes the pivotal role of clear communication, including accessible menus and allergen information dissemination, in fostering a positive dining environment. |
| Pixels to Plates: Capturing the Essence of School Nutrition |
4000 |
Adventure into the world of food photography tailored specifically for school nutrition operations. Explore how captivating food photography can revolutionize your school food programs by boosting interest and participation among students. |
| Steps to Developing Successful Managers and Employee Training Programs |
3000 |
Learn how to create a successful manager in training program from start to finish. Learn successful implementation and marketing strategies for your manager-in-training program. Learn how to identify, recruit and retain your training managers and manager trainees into your newly established program. |
| Breaking Down Barriers to Breakfast |
3200, 3400, 4100 |
Explore the transformative impact of Breakfast After the Bell (BAB) programs on student access, well-being, chronic absenteeism, and academic performance. Join this interactive session and speak directly with school leaders who will share their successful stories, innovative strategies and challenges running BAB programs. |
| Cultivating Connections: Recruitment and Retention |
3200, 3400, 4100 |
This session will assist attendees in cultivating positive workplace culture which can improve their work environment. Participants will understand how to build relationships with colleagues and implement systems to retain employees. Through real-world examples and practical tips, this session will empower food service managers and directors to build and sustain high-performing teams. |
| Plus, learning sessions from Texas Department of Agriculture! |
