Elevate: Management Training Series presented by Southwest Airlines

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Register to attend the Chamber's newest series of events - Elevate: Management Training Series presented by Southwest Airlines.

What is means to be a manager has radically changed in the last couple of years. The pandemic spurred a new way of working with the rise of hybrid and remote work, many senior managers retired which newer and first-time managers are stepping into shoes with more responsibility and demand than ever before. A great leader isn't born a leader, it takes training, resources, access to coaching and motivation to grow. 

We are so excited to welcome Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer with Southwest Airlines as the guest speaker and to kick off the series. Join us as he presents on Effective Ways to Build Trust as a Manager. In his presentation you will learn:

• How to create positive relationships with your team

• Create an environment for open communication

• How to be authentic and transparent

Registration includes plated lunch by Ala Moana Hotel. Classic Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons, Garlic Crusted Chicken Breast served on Fettuccine Tossed with Spinach, Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce, New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberry Coulis, Baked Rolls, Coffee and Tea. Vegetarian options available.

Featured Speakers:

Andrew Watterson
Chief Operating Officer
Southwest Airlines

Andrew Watterson serves the People of Southwest Airlines as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Andrew's Executive guidance shapes the strategy, design, and performance of the operation of the world's largest point-to-point air carrier, the world's most awarded airline. More than 60,000 Southwest Employees under his leadership work as a team to safely transport hundreds of thousands of Customers, their bags, and cargo each day.
Andrew assumed the role of COO in October 2022, and previously served as Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, his most recent executive appointment since joining Southwest as Vice President of Network Planning and Performance in October 2013.

Prior to his time at Southwest, he served as Vice President of Planning and Revenue Management at Hawaiian Airlines after 12 years as a partner with Oliver Wyman in the consulting firm's aviation practice. Andrew also spent three years as an operations management consultant with Ernst & Young in both Atlanta and Paris.

He was conferred a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA with concentration in Operations Management from Vanderbilt University. He served four years in the U.S. Army.