Stanford Report, May 24, 2006

Management conference set for June 29

Registration has opened for "Managing at Stanford," a one-day conference to be held on Thursday, June 29, at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center. The event, sponsored by Stanford's Business Affairs unit, is in its second year and is geared toward managers of employees, projects, funds and facilities and will feature sessions on a wide variety of topics.

The morning features two sessions, each with concurrent discussions on topics such as managing and retaining a workforce, top issues for Internal Audit, working effectively with faculty, emergency preparedness at Stanford and intellectual property. Other discussions will focus on tax issues that staff must know when working for a nonprofit entity and tips on productive contact with news organizations.

The conference begins with a continental breakfast and a welcome address by Randy Livingston, vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer, as well as a keynote presentation by Graduate School of Business Professor Margaret Neale. A buffet lunch will be provided, followed by a keynote address by Business School lecturer Carole Robin.

Registration is limited to approximately 350 people, with walk-ins accepted if space allows. The cost to attend is $100, and Staff Training Assistance Program (STAP) funds can be used. The conference is scheduled from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an optional breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. The conference program is listed at http://ora.stanford.edu/conferences/managing_2006/overview.asp.