Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

YP Professional Development Class (PDC) - Play is your Prototype for Productivity presented by Kaiser Permanente

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Play isn’t just for kids — it’s a secret weapon for professionals. The best leaders think creatively and take risks. Learning to play at work sparks ideas, energy, and new ways to solve challenges.

Join us for an interactive YP Professional Development Class presented by Kaiser Permanente on the power of play in the workplace featuring Steve Rix, Chief Experience Officer at PlayLab.This hands-on experience will show you how playful thinking fuels innovation, strengthens collaboration, and improves the way you approach challenges. Participants will explore how to break out of rigid patterns, unlock fresh ideas, and build confidence through real-time activities and guided exercises.

What You’ll Gain:

Tools to think more creatively and solve problems faster
Strategies to stay adaptable in changing environments
Techniques to improve collaboration and communication
Practical ways to increase productivity without burnout

Registration includes breakfast consisting of croissant and pastries, lilikoi fruit salad, yogurt with granola, orange juice, and coffee.

Register today! This session will bring new energy to how you perform every day.

Featured Speaker:

Steve Rix
Chief Experience Officer
PlayLab

Steve Rix has 30 years of experience in human development. From public to private entities and from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies, he has a vast array of exposure to how humans perform in the workplace. His playful nature led him on the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship until he planted his stake in the ground when he founded PlayLab.

He has a vision to build a legacy where companies create playful happy people everywhere. When Steve isn’t playing with PlayLab clients, you can find him on the golf course, scuba diving, hiking, and enjoying his playground in paradise — Hawaii!

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Date and Time

Thursday Feb 19, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM HST

8:30 AM: Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM: Presentation
10:00 AM: Networking

Location

Private downtown location. Inquire with event planner for location.

Fees/Admission

Online Registration:
$20 - YP Member
$35 - Non-member
$35 - Alumni

At the Door Pricing:
$30 - YP Member
$45 - Non-member
$45 - Alumni

Refund policy:
5 or more business days prior to event - full refund
2-4 business days before event - 50% refund
0-1 business day before event - no refund

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