17 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

Wednesday, October 17, 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

Creating Business Alignment: How to Ensure Your Diversity Initiative Drive Impact and ROI

Participants will receive a detailed handout, fold-out model of the ROI Methodology, and a copy of the book 10 Steps to Successful Business Alignment by Patti Phillips and Jack Phillips (ASTD, 2012).

Patti Phillips, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer, ROI Institute, Inc.

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK 11–11:15 AM

B 11:15 AM–12:30 PM

Tools to Measure Progress

NETWORKING LUNCHEON 12:30–1:30 PM

C 1:30–3 PM

Employee and Community Engagement Campaigns: An Engagement, Retention and Integrative Driver

Terilyn Monroe, Global Diversity and Engagement Leader, Intuit

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK 3–3:15 PM

D 3:15–4:30 PM

Aligning Diversity & Inclusion, Ethics, & CSR for Sustainability

Brigette McInnis-Day, Vice President, Human Resources, US & North America Sales, SAP

E 4:30–5 PM

Reflections on Learning

In learning groups with your colleagues, 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.