Conferences
Speaking / Sponsoring
Topics to be Addressed May 13 – May 14, 2009
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Agenda at a Glance
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Registration: 12 noon–12:45 pm
Welcome and Introductions: 12:45–1 pm
A 1–1:45 pm |
*Putting Your Own House In Order: Driving The Value of Diversity & Inclusion |
B 1:45–2:30 pm |
*Next Generation Leadership: The Conference Board’s Competency Model for Corporate Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Practitioners |
C 2:30–3 pm |
Interactive Group Activity: Applying the Leadership Competencies Across My Organization |
D 3:15–4:15 pm |
*Panel Discussion: Leading Diversity & Inclusion Across the Enterprise: Stakeholder Perspectives in Challenging Times |
E 4:30–8 pm |
*Play Performance, Dialogue & Reception: James Baldwin—Down From The Mountaintop |
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Continental Breakfast: 7:30–8 am
Introduction: 8–8:15 am
F 8:15–9:15 am |
*Advancing the Corporate Agenda |
G1 9:30–10:30 am |
*Implementing Global Diversity vs. Exporting U.S. Diversity for U.S.–Based Corporations |
G2 9:30–10:30 am |
*Creating and Implementing a Learning Initiative on LGBT Issues in a U.S.–based, Global Organization |
G3 9:30–10:30 am |
Digital Tools for Diversity and Inclusion Training |
H1 10:45–11:45 am |
*Implementing Global Diversity vs. Exporting U.S. Diversity for U.S.–Based Corporations |
H2 10:45–11:45 am |
The Integration of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion for Sustainability |
H3 10:45–11:45 am |
The Power of Cultural Dexterity: Luxottica Retail’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Initiative |
I1 12 noon–1 pm |
Case–study on Successfully Navigating Global Inclusion and Engagement Challenges |
I2 12 noon–1 pm |
*People with Disabilities—A Valuable Global Talent Pool |
I3 12 noon–1 pm |
How Chief Diversity Officers Work with Business Executives to Improve the Bottom Line |
Luncheon: 1–2 pm
J1 2:15–3:15 pm |
Leveraging Global Diversity at Goldman Sachs |
J2 2:15–3:15 pm |
*Examining Latino Diversity in Challenging Times |
J3 2:15–3:15 pm |
Transitional Leadership Across Multiple Generations |
K1 3:30–4:30 pm |
*Managing the Global Diversity Challenge |
K2 3:30–4:30 pm |
The Economic Circumstances and Support Networks of Women Immigrants |
K3 33:30–4:30 pm |
*Helping Your Board of Directors to be an Engaged Partner in Diversity & Inclusion |
L 4:30–5:15 pm |
*The Global Dilemma—Measuring Things Right or Measuring the Right Things? |
Track 1 sessions discuss Diversity & Globalization Track 2 sessions discuss Regional Diversity Challenges Track 3 sessions discuss Leveraging Diversity as a Business Driver
*Sessions that are also appropriate for junior D&I practitioners.