Education Education 2022 education focus: Financial fitness & organizational agility By Emilie Perkins, CAE, CMP, Education & Events Director O GR is committed to providing you with the professional development opportunities that address the challenges independently owned funeral homes face, and prepare you for the next stages of funeral service. After all, we have over 90 years of experience serving professionals just like you. Now more than ever we need to connect – not just as funeral service professionals but as a community. OGR has designed a year’s worth of professional development and connection specifically with this in mind. We know you have a choice when it comes to where you spend your time and money, and as your partner in excellence we want to be your go-to for the latest in innovation. In 2022 our promise to you is: WebEd Webinar Series: Financial Fitness & Organizational Agility According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of U.S. small businesses fail within the first year, and two-thirds in the first decade. As we continue to emerge from a global pandemic, these statistics don’t begin to shed a light on the burnout both personally and professionally that is taking a toll on our industry. The health and wellbeing of both you and your business is one of the keys to a successful 2022. wb e ed WEBINAR SERIES Over this sevenpart series, we will cover topics ranging from your personal and professional financial health, to the strength of your workforce and marketing efforts. We know your time is at a premium, so we want to allow for the flexibility to access content either live or on-demand. With that in mind, these will all be available in our Learning Library after their original broadcast. • Jan. 25: 2022 Life Plan for Your Business with Brian Ruh, Action Financial Strategies, LLC • Feb. 22: Emotional Decision Makers with Jennifer Bailey, Story Collaborative • March 29: TBD with Dominick Astorino, Worsham College of Mortuary Science • April 19: Upgrading Your Workforce Toolkit with Cara Silletto of Magnet Culture • Aug. 30: The Innovation Challenge - So, Now What? with Maria Meschi, DORIS Research • Nov. 15: TBD topic • Dec. 13: Set-up Your Business to Succeed in 2023 2022 Conference & Golden Circle Celebration (May 15-17) The 2022 OGR Conference is an investment in your company’s future – gaining you access to thought leaders, and allowing you to energize, collaborate on Brian Fox, Skip Urban and Evan Strong at OGR's 2019 Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Va. (OGR photo) www.ogr.org | The Independent® 5
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