16 October, 2012

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Successful businesses recognize that aligning their company’s goals and initiatives with the social, economic and environmental expectations of their stakeholders and their connection to each other, their value to the business and their communities are imperative to their success. Good governance requires managed perceptions and responsible business practices which is considered part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and inclusive leadership. Commitment to accountability for tracking what a company believes in and does to make a difference to that business and its community and marketplace is paramount. When diversity, CSR, & accountability leaders work together, they can influence the building of the right environment to attract the diverse talent necessary to help the company grow a profitable, ethical and reputable business. This two day event will enable you to achieve the following outcomes:

• Review and assess your current approach to aligning CSR, diversity and accountability toward successful growth within your marketplace
• Analyze the gaps between current and future business practices and resources that sustain long term community and societal impact
• Recognize the barriers and trends that require maintenance, adaptation, and innovative thinking for successful implementation of business goals
• Align your D&I and other leadership roles and structure to participate fully in business and community partnerships for further development and inclusive leadership
• Successfully link your D&I goals to engagement, retention and other relevant factors for measuring business and performance impact
• Identify tools to measure progress internally and externally to sustain integrity and ethical responsibility

Those who will benefit from attending

Chief Diversity Officers Across Businesses, Government, Military, Not For Profit and Profit, Diversity Practitioners, Legal Professionals, Compliance Officers, Business Line Leaders, Education Leaders, Human Resources Vice Presidents, Directors, & Administrators, Chief Talent Management, HR, Learning & Corporate Leaders, and Community Development Professionals

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8–9 AM

INTRODUCTIONS 9–9:15 AM
Carole Weinstein, Program Director, The Conference Board

A 9:15–11 AM

Leveraging CSR at NGC=Engagement & Values-Based Performance

Sylvester Mendoza, Jr., Corporate Director, Diversity & Inclusion and EEO, Northrop Grumman Corporation

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK 11–11:15 AM

B 11:15 AM–12:30 PM

Gender and Corporate Social Responsibility: It’s A Matter of Sustainability

Rachel Soares, Senior Associate, Research, Catalyst

LUNCHEON 12:30–1:30 PM

C 1:30–3 PM

Diversity & Inclusion Talent Planning and Acquisition: Strategies for Building Your Pipeline

Tamika Curry Smith, President, The TCS Group
Ouraphone Siri-Outhay, Director of Diversity Recruiting, UnitedHealth Group

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK 3–3:15 PM

D 3:15–4:30 PM

A Hidden Driver in Attracting/Retaining Talent: Religious Diversity to Ensure Commitment & Inclusive Leadership

Joyce S. Dubensky, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, Tanenbaum

E 4:30–5 PM

Reflections on Learning

In your learning groups, you will have the opportunity to apply the learning you have gleaned during the day to your own individual needs. 

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