Sessions

Understanding the Keys to Breakthrough Teams

Friday, Oct 11 , 2019 - 11:00am to Friday, Oct 11 , 2019 - 11:30am
Talk
Room
Classroom 2
Building
OU Boces

Why do some teams become shining innovators and others struggle? This talk will help you understand the natural elements and flow of team problem-solving. We will examine techniques that can be used to tailor the process for each of your team members. By doing so, we will unlock the natural innovative nature of every team member and find the “wisdom of the crowd” — how the people on any team can wring out every last ounce of their creative best in service to their projects and each other.

Startup Sprint: Your job is to launch your company

Saturday, Oct 12 , 2019 - 09:30am to Saturday, Oct 12 , 2019 - 11:30am
Talk
Room
Classroom 2
Building
Kaplan Recreation Center

Accel7 trains startup founders to utilize the Jobs To Be Done (JTBD) method, founded by Dr. Clay Christensen and backed by Harvard Business School (HBS), to prepare founders for product development and launch in the market. Accel7's Managing Director will lead an interactive, engaging design sprint with JTBD experts who work with startup founders in the Hudson Valley region. Participants will leave the session with a clear approach to engaging prospective clients and/or users, and a task to complete to support their startup build.