Cohesion & Unity
The days program will run from 8:30-17:00 and include workshop and interactive lecture style sessions. This won’t be a day of being “talked at” all day, but rather a day filled with knowledge being shared from speakers and facilitators, as well as your counterparts in this community of international DZO’s. Lunch and coffee breaks are included in the program and there will be plenty of time for networking!
Agenda
8:00 Introductions
8:30 - 9:30
Group Session #1: An exercise in exploring leadership, teambuilding, motivation, change, creativity, and process improvement.
9:30 - 10:30
The High Performance DZO: Participants will learn how to think strategically about business growth, decision-making, and long-term sustainability while also addressing the often-overlooked mental and emotional demands placed on DZO’s and senior staff. James will share practical frameworks for leadership, stress management, and building a culture that supports both performance and well-being—on the ground and in the air! Led by James LaBarrie
10:30 - 10:45
Break
10:45 - 12:00
Incident causation & Psychology of Safety Culture on your DZ: Join Ron Bell, USPA Director of Safety & Training, for an insightful seminar exploring how incidents really happen—and how drop zone culture plays a critical role in preventing them. This session examines human factors, decision-making, and organizational behaviors that influence safety outcomes, offering practical takeaways to help DZ owners, instructors, and jumpers foster a stronger, more proactive safety culture.
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch sponsored by: Funjumpr
13:00 - 14:30
DZ Culture
14:30 - 15:15
Group Session #2: Round Table Discussions. Problems & Answers for DZO's. Let's crowdsource answers for some of your most difficult challenges.
15:15
Break
15:30 - 16:00
Marketing & AI for DZO's: Designed specifically for DZO’s and leadership teams, this session focuses on real-world applications, realistic expectations, and ethical considerations, helping you determine where AI can add value, where it may fall short, and how to start using it strategically to grow your business and stay competitive in an increasingly crowded digital landscape.
16:00 - 17:00
Group Session #3: Would you rather? As a dzo your constantly faced with lose-lose scenarios. Lets discect some of those and see if we can't learn better ways to manage those difficult situations.