SIG Events
⭐Turning Naysayers into Champions - Influencing Boards to Move Forward
March 16, 2026
8:30-10:15 AM CT
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM): 430 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60611
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(Please note: Registration will close on 3/12 for this session to allow for coordination with Realtor Building security.)
Component relations professionals are often asked to lead change without formal authority - navigating volunteer leaders, diverse stakeholder priorities, and boards that may be cautious, divided, or resistant.
In this practical session, you’ll learn how to move important initiatives forward by building trust, managing emotions, and engaging stakeholders in ways that turn resistance into momentum.
Through a real-world case study from the Society of Actuaries, expert insights, and hands-on tools you can use immediately, we’ll explore:
- Why some change efforts succeed while others stall
- How to surface the emotions behind the resistance to change
- How to map stakeholders, surface barriers, and find the right champions
- How different board personalities and “innovation archetypes” influence outcomes—and how even skeptics can become allies
You’ll leave with a practical framework and greater confidence to advance change with your boards and stakeholders, without needing formal authority.
🎤Speakers
Ladelia Berger, Manager, Community Engagement, Society of Actuaries
Nikki Golden, CAE, Managing Director, Association Laboratory, Inc.
Rebecca O'Brien, MBA, CAE, CFRE, Executive Director, IREM Foundation