This workshop dives into company issues that arise from traditional business structures, office politics, and workplace culture. The conversation will be geared towards opening the minds of leaders to take the first step towards evolving their workplace. Ryan will share first-hand experiences, as well as best practices from other organizations. The workshop includes exercises that each participant will individually complete to begin the process of rethinking key positions in their organization.

SPEAKER: Ryan Boylston, Founder & CEO at 2TON - has been partnering with companies to assist with marketing and communication strategies since 2011. Prior to launching his West Palm Beach-based agency, Ryan led innovative programs at JM Family Enterprises (Southeast Toyota) and AutoNation. In addition, Ryan has served his hometown in an elected capacity, as City Commissioner of Delray Beach, since 2018. Ryan enjoys donating his time as a guest speaker/instructor/mentor at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Watson Institute, and the Jim Moran Institute for Entrepreneurship. He regularly leverages his marketing experience, entrepreneurial background, and his passion for civil service to speak at local and regional conferences.

AGENDA:

• 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Networking & Breakfast
• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Speaker Presentation
• 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Break - last call for food
• 10:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Exercises
• 11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Speaker Presentation
• 12:25 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
• 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Optional - Post-event networking

THE WORKSHOP EDITION: The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship of the Florida State University is pleased to present our Expert Speaker Series - Workshop Edition. The series provides direct access to business and industry experts who will share solutions for today’s business challenges and innovative insights for the future in a dynamic, interactive, and comprehensive way.

ABOUT US: The Jim Moran Institute's South Florida Operations is a full-scale entrepreneur and nonprofit leadership training division serving the community through numerous programs designed to help businesses grow and prosper. These programs include the Small Business and Nonprofit Executive Programs, CEO Peer2Peer roundtables, this Expert Speaker Series, and the Small Business Leadership Conference. With the office based in Fort Lauderdale, services are for for-profit and nonprofit businesses and are geared toward CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, and presidents whose companies have been established for at least three years and have three or more employees.

We are currently accepting applications for our no-cost Spring 2024 Executive Programs until September 30, 2023. To apply and for more information, visit jimmoraninstitute.fsu.edu