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These sessions cover multigenerational leadership, change management and more at KBIS 2024 in Las Vegas.

By Elisa Fernández-Arias

NKBA | KBIS’s Voices from the Industry (VFTI) conference, presented by Title Sponsor Floor & Decor and Gold Sponsor Bed Bath and Beyond Trade, provides attendees with an invaluable opportunity for professional development, career growth, CEUs and more during its over 75 sessions across six learning tracks. The educational sessions take place in the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) during KBIS 2024 from February 27 – 29, 2024. 

Get more details and register here for VFTI at KBIS > 

The Leadership track at VFTI features the following engaging and interactive sessions:

From Boomers to Zoomers: Mastering Multigenerational Leadership

If the employees at your K&B company represent a range of generations, or you want to hire more Gen Z employees, then you need to know what strategies are most effective in ensuring employees from each generation are engaged and productive. Presented by Tom Houghton, Owner/Lead Consultant, Round Peg Solutions, this session offers insights that will help you be more effective at hiring, managing and retaining employees from all generations.

When: Tuesday, February 27, 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Where: LVCC, N254
Ability Level: Intermediate

Damn Straight: Clients Are Lucky to Pay More for You!

More than your average VFTI session, this 1.5-hour workshop presented by John Morgan, CEO, Indigo Strategic Holdings and Michelle Alderman Carr, Design/Revenue Lead, Indigo Kitchen and Bath is a great opportunity for K&B business owners to learn strategies that can help them demonstrate to clients why paying more leads to better project results.

When: Tuesday, February 27, 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: LVCC, N258
Ability Level: Intermediate

Speaking Skills that Thrill – Building Basics for Beginners

Do you need to brush up on your communication skills when on-stage? Learn how to excel as a public speaker from Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, Owner, Timeless Kitchen Design, in this speaking skills-focused session.

When: Wednesday, February 28, 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Where: LVCC, N256
Ability Level: Beginner

Leadership Without Title

Leadership is more than managing and making decisions; business leaders need to hone essential leadership pillars and elevate their leadership skills to create a work environment that is conducive to productivity and results. In this deep dive into this topic, presented by Dina Al-Dajani, CMKBD, Associate Professor, Seminole State College of Florida, you’ll learn how you can more effectively be a leader while creating a healthy work environment.

When: Thursday, February 29, 12 am to 12 pm (All-Day)
Where: N/A, On-Demand Session
Ability Level: Intermediate

A New Era of Remodeling; Insights from a Generation Z Designer

Are you a Gen Z K&B industry professional looking for success in today’s remodeling world? In this session, presented by Sophia Amiano, Designer/Marketing Director/Showroom Manager, Amiano & Son, Design-Build, find out everything you need to know about how to more effectively run a business in our industry, learning skills from time management to creating workplace processes.

When: Thursday, February 29, 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Where: LVCC, N258
Ability Level: Beginner

Sharpen Your Saw, Sharpen Your Performance

When you run a K&B business, you are the most important part of the business, so you need to stay sharp and on top of your game. Presented by Dan Luck, Sr. Vice President, SEN University/SEN Design Group, this session will help you with self-discipline, managing your business effectively and more.

When: Thursday, February 29, 11 am to 12 pm
Where: LVCC, N264
Ability Level: Beginner

Secrets to Successfully Managing Change

In this 1.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to manage change — an essential skill whether you’re a K&B business owner, a leader of a team or changing your own career. Learn from presenter Joseph Burak, Chief Strategist, TRANSIT Strategy & Analytics, how to navigate change so you can position both yourself and your business for success.

When: Thursday, February 29, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm
Where: LVCC, N258
Ability Level: Intermediate

Don’t wait! Purchase a full conference registration and receive the Expo pass plus all on-site VFTI presentations with unlimited access to on-demand sessions through 2024. Get more details and register here for VFTI at KBIS!