The RJO Next Generation Experience 2014

CURRICULUM & SCHEDULE The Next Generation Experience:

Creating Ultimate Jewelers of the Future SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 1:00pm: Leaders / Facilitators Meeting 3-5:00 pm: Personal Development Skills • Introductions. Open with get acquainted exercises/exercises to stretch minds • Becoming a Strategic Thinker • Preparing for Change

6:00pm: Cocktails & Dinner on-site SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 8:30 –Noon: Personal Development Skills (continued) • Making Choices: Choosing what to do and what not to do • Managing Yourself and Others • Dealing with Conflict

Noon - 1:00: Lunch on-site 1 – 5:30pm: Business Development and Design for the Future • Annual Operating Plan • Inventory • Developing your Diamond Business • Store Design and Display • Marketing to the Younger Generation 7:00pm: Dinner off-site, Location TBD

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 8am – Noon: The Future of the Industry • Trends • Fashion and Product Design • Partnerships in Retail Industry • Continued Learning Closing: Recap of weekend, what to do with material learned, evaluations 1:00pm: Leaders / Facilitators Post-Con

IF INTERESTED IN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE EMAIL MARY PETERSON AT MARYP@RJOMEMBERS.COM.