Date & Time
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Name
Morning Keynote: Lateral Leadership
Speakers
Ron Martoia, wildlybetter
Audience
NHA, AFC, CALD, RN
Description

Master the art of leading among peers in your long-term care organization, where success depends on influence rather than authority. Learn powerful strategies to align priorities and build partnerships across nursing, administrative, and leadership teams. Transform departmental relationships into collaborative forces that enhance both staff engagement and resident care quality – all through the power of lateral leadership.

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

  1. Explain the fundamental principles of lateral leadership and distinguish it from traditional hierarchical leadership approaches.
  2. Demonstrate effective influence techniques to build productive peer relationships without formal authority.
  3. Analyze challenging peer leadership scenarios and identify appropriate strategies for maintaining collaborative partnerships.
  4. Assess your current lateral leadership effectiveness and determine key areas for personal development.
Location Name
Ballroom B (DeVos Place)