04 - 05 October, 2012

Organizations across the globe continue to face dynamic shifts in market conditions that demand new business models, new organizational strategies, and new ways of working to achieve success in the marketplace. This conference, designed for leaders — from all business sectors, will bring forward real life case studies and approaches to help organizations stay competitive.

Benefits from attending

• Engage with thought leaders and practitioners from leading organizations
• Hear about emerging and best practices for effective organization design
• Take away practical tools that you can use in your organization
• Learn how organizations are effectively designing “at the speed of business”

Who should attend

This conference is intended for executives from any function charged with leading or supporting organization design initiatives within their companies.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8–8:45 AM

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION 8:45–9 AM
Julie Salmon, Program Director, The Conference Board

A 9–10 AM

Designing a Global Organization in Turbulent Markets: Unexpected Lessons Learned

George Schember, Logistics & Transportation Vice President, Cargill
Steve Nussbaum, Organization Effectiveness Consultant, Cargill

B 10–11 AM

Building Internal Organization Design Capability

Doug Thomas, Director - Organizational & Talent Development, Cummins, Inc.
Reed Deshler, Principal, AlignOrg Solutions

NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK 11–11:15 AM

C 11:15 AM–12:15 PM

Designing a Virtual Business Unit: Transcending Boundaries to Drive Growth and Global Expansion

Christine Young, Executive Director, Organization Development, Merck & Co., Inc.
Celeste Warren, Vice President HR, Merck Manufacturing Division, Merck & Co., Inc.

NETWORKING LUNCHEON 12:15–1:30 PM

CONCURRENT SESSION D1 1:30–2:30 PM

10 Organizational Principles of Successful Post-Acquisition Integration

Elliot Cooperstone, Chief Executive Officer, InTandem Capital, and former Chief Executive Officer, Prodigy Health Group

CONCURRENT SESSION D2 1:30–2:30 PM

Reinventing Work: How to Rethink Everything We Do Based on Today’s Realities of Work

David Rock, Chief Executive Officer, NeuroLeadership Group and Co-Founder, NeuroLeadership Institute

CONCURRENT SESSION E1 2:30–3:30 PM

Organization Design in Public Education

Dr. Steven Hirase, Superintendent, Murray School District and Chair, State of Utah Accreditation System
Dr. Kerrie Naylor, Education Specialist, Leadership Preparation and Effectiveness, Department of Teaching and Learning, Utah State Office of Education and Program Chair, Educational Administration, Argosy University

CONCURRENT SESSION E2 2:30–3:30 PM

Taking a Three-Dimensional Approach to Design

Diana McLain Smith, Chief Executive Partner, New Profit, Inc.

NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK 3:30–3:45 PM

F 3:45–4:45 PM

The Art and Science of Organization Design

Laura B. Davis, Director, Organization Development, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

G 4:45–5:30 PM

The OD Function at Bank of America

Rich Robles, Senior Vice President, Organizational Development, Bank of America
Shawna Freeman, Senior Vice President, Organizational Development, Bank of America

DAY 1 SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION 5:30–5:45 PM
Julie Salmon, Program Director, The Conference Board

NETWORKING RECEPTION 5:45–6:30 PM

Friday, October 5, 2012

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8–8:45 AM

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION 8:45–9 AM
Julie Salmon, Program Director, The Conference Board

H 9–9:45 AM

Putting the Theoretical Into Practice: Five Principles for Success

Dana Larsen, Senior Manager-Learning, Development and Organizational Effectiveness, Hess Corporation

I 9:45–10:30 AM

The Turnaround

Glenda Friesen, Director Learning and Organization Development, Black & Veatch Corporation

NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK 10:30–10:45 AM

J 10:45–11:30 AM

Aligning Global Staffing to Meet the Needs of the Business

Jim McGrath, Staffing Leader, Customer Solutions, Americas, Cisco Systems, Inc.

K 11:30 AM–12:15 PM

Whole System Design and Change

Gregory Nell, Vice President Organizational Effectiveness, Lowe's Home Improvement
Kreig Smith, Principal, AlignOrg Solutions

CONFERENCE SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS 12:15–12:30 PM
Julie Salmon, Program Director, The Conference Board

For speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mary Beth Reidy at marybeth.reidy@conferenceboard.org.