09 - 10 February, 2012

Is your organization affected by changing economic conditions, rapidly evolving markets, or increasing global competition? Do you know what talent you need in place to lead and deliver on results in the future? Where will the talent you need come from? Increasingly complex work environments dictate that organizational leaders innovate and implement new tools and approaches to meet the ever-changing business needs for talent. In this conference, we will:

• Analyze trends that will affect the future supply and demands of talent
• Explore how organizations have designed and implemented solutions that develop foundational skills through integrated, well-executed processes and cutting-edge technology solutions
• Consider different approaches to drive performance during organizational transitions
• Link talent management processes to bottom line results

Benefits of attending

• Analyze trends that will affect the future supply and demands of talent
• Explore how organizations have designed and implemented solutions that develop foundational skills through integrated, well-executed processes
• Consider different approaches to drive performance during organizational transitions
• Link talent management processes to bottom line results
• Network with talent management professionals and build your skills as a talent management practitioner

Who should attend

If you are a Human Resources leader, Talent Management professional, or someone responsible for talent acquisition, employee engagement, succession planning or employee and leadership development, attending this conference will help you address your most pressing talent management issues.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Pre-Conference Seminar: Balancing Risk and Reward: How Talent Managers Can Help Position and Drive a Culture of Innovation

Thursday, February 9, 2012

REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:45-8:45 AM

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 8:45–9 AM
Jean McNulty, Conference Program Director, The Conference Board

A 9–10 AM

Keynote: A Leader’s Role in Talent Management

Moderator
Meg Gottemoeller, Executive Director, Member Engagement Human Capital, The Conference Board
Panelists
George S. Barrett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cardinal Health, Inc.
Carole Watkins, Chief Human Resources Officer, Cardinal Health, Inc.

B 10–11 AM

Developing and Executing a Global Talent Strategy

Moderator
Alice Kwan, U.S. Talent Services Leader, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Panelists
Luani Alvarado, Vice President, Global Talent Management, Johnson & Johnson
Vas Nair, Vice President, Global Learning and Talent Development, The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.
Gabriella Giglio, Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, American Express
Valerie Grillo, Vice President, Global Leadership Development, American Express

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK 11–11:15 AM

CONCURRENT SESSION C1 11:15 AM–NOON

Strategic Workforce Planning: The Blue Print for Business Success

Dr. Mary Young, Principal Researcher, Human Capital, The Conference Board
Shekar N.V., Senior Director, Human Capital Analytics, Marriott International Inc.

CONCURRENT SESSION C2 11:15 AM–NOON

Building the Talent Pipeline in Emerging Markets

Santosh Karagada, Vice President, Human Resources, Wipro Technologies

CONCURRENT SESSION C3 11:15 AM–NOON

The Talent-Technology Connection

Lori Pierson, Associate Vice President, Talent Solutions, Nationwide Insurance
Mark Gaetano, Senior Vice President, CIO Enterprise Applications, Nationwide Insurance

LUNCHEON NOON–12:45 PM

D 12:45–1:45 PM

Realizing the Promise of the Pipeline

Teresa Tanner, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Fifth Third Bancorp
Loren Appelbaum, Senior Consultant, Development Dimensions International (DDI)

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK 1:45–2 PM

CONCURRENT SESSION E1 2–2:45 PM

Dynamic Succession Management: A Continuous Look

Dale Laidlaw, Vice President, Human Resources, Flat Carbon Americas
ArcelorMittal

CONCURRENT SESSION E2 2–2:45 PM

Retain Employees through Leadership Commitment

Don Potter, Senior Director, Human Resources, EMC Corporation
Matthew Vlieger, Senior Manager, Training Shared Services & Business Operations, EMC Corporation

CONCURRENT SESSION E3 2–2:45 PM

Making Talent Management a Differentiating Capability During Times of High Change

Jacqueline Scanlan, Vice President, Global Talent Management & Organization Effectiveness, Campbell Soup Company

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK 2:45–3 PM

F 3–4 PM

Engagement: Connecting Individual Achievement to Organizational Performance

Matthew Rice, Senior Director Product Marketing, Taleo
Jacqueline Kuhn, Manager, Global HRIS, Beam Global Spirits & Wine

G 4–5 PM

Link Talent Management Outcomes to Bottom Line Results

Moderator
Marc Effron, Co-author, One Page Talent Management and Founder, New Talent Management Network
Panelists
Robert J. Bennett, Vice President, Human Resources and CLO, Global Organizational Learning Development and Services, FedEx Express
Tiffany Verzino, Senior Manger - Talent Management, Boeing

NETWORKING RECEPTION 5–6:30 PM

Friday, February 10, 2012

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION 7:30–8:30 AM

H 7:30–8:30 AM

Optional Breakfast Session: Talent Management Dialogue

Moderator
Rebecca Ray, Ph.D., Vice President and Managing Director, Human Capital, The Conference Board
Panelists
Dr. Allan H. Church, Vice President, Global Talent Development, PepsiCo, Inc.
Tyler Benjamin, Vice President, Global Talent Management, Discovery
Communications, LLC
Nicole Kahny, Vice President Talent Management and Senior Leadership Capability, Pfizer Inc.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 8:45-9 AM
Joanne M. Loce, Conference Program Director, The Conference Board

I 9–10 AM

Staffing the Global Organization

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK 10–10:15 AM

CONCURRENT SESSION J1 10:15–11 AM

Rebuilding a Legacy: Bringing Back a Talent Focus

Emily Dancyger King, Managing Director, Head of Global Talent Management, Citigroup, Inc.

CONCURRENT SESSION J2 10:15–11 AM

Drive Results through Performance Management

Dr. Allan H. Church, Vice President, Global Talent Development, PepsiCo, Inc.

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK 11–11:15 AM

K 11:15 AM–12:30 PM

Mobilize Managers to Develop Talent

Wendy Axelrod and Jeannie Coyle, Co-authors of Make Talent Your Business: How Exceptional Managers Develop People While Getting Results

CLOSING REMARKS 12:30 PM

For speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Meg Gottemoeller at meg.gottemoeller@conferenceboard.org.