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SAN ANTONIO Resolving Team Conflict Effectively Your Virtual Staff: Building a Team with AI Technology Paul Vitale, Vital Communications Beth Ziesenis, Your Nerdy Best Friend Resolving conflict within a team is crucial for optimal results in the areas of productivity, growth and morale. When continued struggles, animosity or disagreements become the focal point of various individuals’ attention, the entire organization is affected. During this session ideas will be introduced on how to isolate and effectively resolve conflict. Properly executed conflict resolution causes people to listen to and consider different perspectives, contributing to a posi- tive culture rather than a hostile environment. Sometimes we feel like we need a clone to help us carry out everything we have to do for our companies and orga- nizations. Artificial intelligence technology can act as your virtual staff, handling tasks and challenges that overwhelm your to-do lists. This session introduces you to AI tools that organize your tasks, set your appointments, make your travel plans, find time for your workouts, manage your personal budget and much, much more. Time Management–Harnessing Your Power at Hand Paul Vitale, Vital Communications stress and improves the overall quality of both your personal and professional life. Effective time management is made up of a combination of good practices, such as learning to recognize and manage distractions, making continual adjustments and disciplining yourself to remain committed to proven habits. PHOTOGRAPHY Insufficient time management is one of the largest productiv- ity deterrents in the workplace. Developing effective time- management skills not only increases efficiency, it lessens NTAonline.com 47