Tuesday, November 4: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

 

Workshop 1 - Strategic Hustle: Leading with Focus, Calm & Conviction

The IT staffing industry moves fast—and so do the demands on its emerging leaders. Success today requires more than hustle; it takes strategic thinking, calm under pressure, and the ability to set healthy boundaries that fuel performance and prevent burnout.

In this 2.5-hour in-person workshop, participants will develop three essential leadership capabilities:

• Strategic Mindset – how to think beyond the task at hand and focus on what drives sustainable growth
• Pressure Resilience – how to stay grounded and make smart decisions, even in high-stakes moments
• Boundary Setting – how to lead effectively without losing yourself in the chaos

Designed for rising leaders eager to succeed in their current roles and prepare for what’s next, this session offers practical tools, real-world insights, and the chance to learn with and from peers across the industry. You'll walk away with a forward-focused mindset, renewed energy, and the confidence to lead with greater influence—driving both team performance and organizational impact.

** Must register in advance (extra fee). Must be registered for the Executive Summit to attend the workshop.

** This workshop is a bonus workshop for those already participating in The Leadership Essentials Training and attending the Executive Summit.

Workshop 2 - Data, Deals & Dollars: Preparing Your IT Staffing Company for a High-Value Exit

Facilitated by:  

• Steve Norris,  Consultant, TechServe M&A Marketplace  
• John Larson, Lead Consultant, TechServe M&A Marketplace
• Martin Borosko, Managing Member, Becker LLC

Are you feeling more pressure to sell your company? Join us as we explore proven methods to successfully sell in these turbulent times. Our insights from assisting sellers and working with buyers will assist you in establishing a template for a successful exit. The workshop will explore the timing of your exit and a list of buyer hot buttons.

Led by TechServe's M&A Marketplace experts, the session will equip you with tangible information to help you decide the right time to sell your company. It may be now! The workshop will include:

• Your company's Dating Profile - Making the best match!
• How deals are won and lost early.
• What is the potential difference between deals today and in 2026?
• Real life examples of multiples and deal structures. 
• What are buyers telling us right now?

** Advance Registration is Required (additional fee - $200)

Workshop 3 - AI Executive Leadership

Facilitated by:

• Lauren Jones, Founder & CEO, Leap Advisory Partners

Transform your organization's AI potential into a competitive advantage with Leap Advisory Partners' comprehensive AI Strategy Executive Workshop. Designed exclusively for C-suite executives and senior leaders, this intensive session guides you through a proven framework from organizational readiness assessment to implementation roadmap. You'll walk away with a personalized AI strategy, clear capability requirements, actionable implementation plans, and ROI measurement frameworks—everything needed to confidently lead your organization's AI transformation. Our expert-led workshop combines strategic planning with practical tools, ensuring you leave with not just knowledge but a concrete path forward that aligns AI initiatives with your business objectives and delivers measurable results.

** Advance Registration is Required (Additional fees of $200)

Large Firm Forum - an Add On to your 2025 TechServe Alliance Executive Summit Registration 

Wednesday, Nov. 5 11:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

This is an invite only event specifically designed for C-level executives of large technology staffing and solutions firms. This is a unique opportunity to engage with leaders of other large firms in an interactive facilitated discussion. Hear how others are responding to the opportunities and challenges presented by a dynamic market. Networking will continue during lunch. You must register for the Executive Summit to participate in this exclusive opportunity.

Limited to Executives of Firms with Annual Revenue of $100 Million or More. You must register for the Executive Summit to participate in this exclusive opportunity.

If interested in participating in the Large Firm Forum, please reach out to Susan Donohoe, Chief of Staff, TechServe Alliance at susan@techservealliance.org.