The Conference Board Webcasts http://www.conference-board.org The Conference Board Webcasts en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 02:05:22 UTC webmaster@conference-board.org Copyright©2013 - The Conference Board, Inc. All rights reserved. The Conference Board torch and logo are registered trademarks of The Conference Board, Inc. Webcast: Governance Watch Wed, 04 Dec 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2814 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2814 Conference: Leaders from various industries share how they commit to building future leaders. Future Leaders Conference Thu, 14 Nov 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2569 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2569 Conference: Leading practitioners share best practices, practical tools and key learnings from initiatives that are driving growth and marketplace differentiation. Organization Design and Diagnostics Conference Wed, 06 Nov 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2570 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2570 Conference: Chief Financial Officers, Treasurers, and Chief Investment Officers discuss how companies across industry sectors and institutional investors use economic and market indices to meet operational and investment needs. Indexing Summit Thu, 31 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2550 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2550 Conference: The 2013 Succession Management Conference will continue to bring the best practices, new ideas, and inspirational exchanges that ignite new thoughts and directions for succession management in our organizations. Succession Management Conference Thu, 17 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2520 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2520 Webcast: Executive Compensation has been one of the key points of contention between issuers and investors through the past three proxy seasons. Comments are made on the complexity of executive compensation plans and disclosures. In an effort to move the discussion around executive compensation forward, The Conference Board, in collaboration with the Center Governance Watch: Alternative Pay Disclosures Wed, 02 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2813 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2813 Conference: Aimed at health and safety professionals looking to influence leadership to create a strong corporate health and safety vision Health & Safety Leadership Academy Thu, 26 Sep 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2562 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2562 Conference: Join us at Gettysburg—your approach to leadership will never be the same. Walk in the footsteps of leaders from history as they engage in this pivotal battle of the Civil War, and discover what causes some to adapt, adjust and triumph, while others falter Leadership Experience: Battle of Gettysburg Wed, 11 Sep 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2543 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2543 Webcast: Governance Watch Wed, 07 Aug 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2812 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2812 Conference: Join corporate philanthropy leaders and practitioners to discuss how partnerships in community revitalization, social funding capital and within the corporate value chain are creating new opportunities to increase the social impact of your organization. Corporate Social Impact Conference Wed, 24 Jul 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2509 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2509 Conference: This innovative one-day program will assess how global demand shifts and changes in consumption patterns will develop over the medium and long term as the economic center of gravity in the world is changing, and show how scenario planning works. Global Demand Shifts Workshop Wed, 26 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2516 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2516 Conference: Join us at Gettysburg—your approach to leadership will never be the same. Walk in the footsteps of leaders from history as they engage in this pivotal battle of the Civil War, and discover what causes some to adapt, adjust and triumph, while others falter Leadership Experience: Battle of Gettysburg Wed, 26 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2521 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2521 Conference: The 2013 Future ASEAN Leadership un-Conference is a new type of interactive event, harnessing the value of co-creation and crowd sourcing to create cutting-edge research that will define the skills needed by future leaders: ASEAN Leader 2.0. Future ASEAN Leadership un-Conference Tue, 25 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2519 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2519 Conference: Directors and senior executives from major corporations share practical guidance on assessing pay/performance relationships, balancing investor concerns and sound business strategy and “branding” executive compensation through effective communications. Executive Compensation Conference Wed, 19 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2501 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2501 Conference: Apply the business lessons of the race to the moon to your own professional goals. This new program draws on the leadership lessons of the manned space flight effort over the 10-year period of The Apollo Program. Leadership Experience: The Apollo Program Wed, 19 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2544 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2544 Conference: This innovative one-day program will assess how global demand shifts and changes in consumption patterns will develop over the medium and long term as the economic center of gravity in the world is changing, and show how scenario planning works. Global Demand Shifts Workshop Wed, 19 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2547 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2547 Webcast: Like its parent company, Nestle Waters North America (NWNA) believes that to have long-term success and create value for its stakeholders, it must also create value for society. In this session, NWNA Chairman and former CEO Kim Jeffery will discuss his work to drive a long-term solution to recycling in the United States through Extended Producer Reinventing Recycling with Extended Producer Responsibility Fri, 14 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3020 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3020 Conference: Designed to swiftly immerse practitioners on best practices in corporate governance, as well as acquaint them with latest developments in the field. Corporate Governance Academy Thu, 13 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2470 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2470 Conference: The role of the ethics and compliance officer is reshaping as companies integrate risk, governance and sustainability in their discussions with shareholders. This conference will address how ethics fits into the bigger picture of corporate performance. Ethics & Shareholder Value Summit Thu, 13 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2485 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2485 Conference: With a keynote from Meredith B. Cross, Former Director, Division of Corporate Finance, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, participate a unique peer-to-peer setting for directors and senior management on the latest in corporate governance. A Two-Day Corporate Governance & Compliance Directors' Institute Thu, 13 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2549 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2549 Webcast: The 2013 proxy season is well underway and this year saw another large focus on corporate political activity in the way of shareholder proposals. At the same time, reports suggest that the SEC is considering the 2011 proposal submitted by a group of ten academics calling for disclosure. And with increased focus on 501(c)4s as a result of the IRS Governance Watch: Corporate Political Spending Wed, 12 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2811 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2811 Conference: Learn from the most experienced acquirers on what it takes to build an effective corporate integration capability. Don’t miss the talk by Duncan O’Brien, General Manager, Global Business Development at General Electric Company, Dave Gitlin, VP of Integrat Post Merger Integration Conference Thu, 06 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2505 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2505 Webcast: Screening is the filtering process used to either identify certain securities to exclude or to find those that should be included in investors' portfolios based on social and/or environmental criteria. Screening has evolved as a tool for investors to manage risk and engage with companies that fall short in areas such as strong employee relations, The Story of Screening Wed, 05 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3016 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3016 Conference: Blackrock, IBM and others share how to create long-term value for the company and investors on non-financial issues using technology, innovation and R&D with sustainability practitioners. Pre-conference seminars focus on smart cities and investor needs. Summit on Sustainability Tue, 04 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2494 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2494 Conference: Designed to swiftly immerse practitioners on best practices in corporate governance, as well as acquaint them with latest developments in the field. Corporate Governance Academy Thu, 30 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2560 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2560 Webcast: Join us for this 2 Part webcast as we examine the area of human rights risk and the possible wide-ranging impacts on corporations.  While many companies think of human rights in terms of compliance or ethics, it is a risk that is much broader.  We will talk to experts from NGOs who have been active in this area for some time and with Human Rights Risk: A Critical Business Imperative - Part II Thu, 30 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3009 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3009 Publication: This edition of the Proxy Voting Fact Sheet contains a snapshot of the most relevant proxy season data for Russell 3000 companies that held annual general meetings (AGMs) between January 1 and April 30, 2013. Proxy Voting Fact Sheet (May 2013) Wed, 29 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2499 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2499 Webcast: Join us for this 2 Part webcast as we examine the area of human rights risk and the possible wide-ranging impacts on corporations.  While many companies think of human rights in terms of compliance or ethics, it is a risk that is much broader.  We will talk to experts from NGOs who have been active in this area for some time and with Human Rights Risk: A Critical Business Imperative - Part I Tue, 28 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3008 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3008 Publication: Based on interviews with leaders in charge of businesses affected by Hurricane Katrina, this Executive Action explores how organizations can deal with unplanned change. Best Practices for Developing Change Leadership in Turbulent Times Wed, 22 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2501 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2501 Webcast: Nancy Rivard began Airline Ambassadors in 1996 to enable airline employees to leverage their airline connections to help vulnerable children. Each month airline industry volunteers escort children to a location that will provide life-saving medical care. In 2009 in the process of doing this work, Nancy and her colleagues came face-to-face with Employee Volunteers Work to Stop Human Trafficking Wed, 22 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3012 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3012 Conference: The Conference Board Gad Levanon and colleagues will explore with you the use of widely-available labor market data to make better-informed and more powerful strategic human capital plans. Smarter Human Capital Planning Seminar Tue, 21 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2511 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2511 Publication: The ideal mix of director skills and experience depends on a number of company-specific factors. This report provides a matrix to help boards define their needs and provoke discussion about how to improve company-specific corporate governance. Corporate Director Selection and Recruitment: A Matrix Mon, 20 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2498 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2498 Webcast: As the accepted practice of setting executive compensation by peer groups is challenged, this webcast will explore alternative models for setting executive compensation and attempt to outline an alternative paradigm to the current peer group-driven process for setting executive compensation. In viewing, participants will: Understand the Executive Compensation after Peer Groups Fri, 17 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2978 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2978 Webcast: Ethics policies and Codes of Conduct need to address a host of important compliance issues on a transnational basis.  Among these issues are the impact of expanded anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC) laws; laws addressing financial matters, such as money-laundering and securities trading; and laws implementing international sanctions.  Case Studies in Making Ethics Policies Work Fri, 17 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3007 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3007 Conference: Aimed at health and safety professionals looking to influence leadership to create a strong corporate health and safety vision Health & Safety Leadership Academy Thu, 16 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2561 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2561 Webcast: This webcast will address the following: Recent developments in product regulation, including proposed regulations  and enforcement. New EU Product Safety and Market Surveillance regimes: the Commission proposes major changes, including country of origin labeling, technical documentation and new traceability requirements for consumer Emerging Issues in Product Regulation Thu, 16 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2996 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2996 Conference: Directors and senior executives from major corporations share practical guidance on assessing pay/performance relationships, balancing investor concerns and sound business strategy and “branding” executive compensation through effective communications. Executive Compensation Conference Wed, 15 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2500 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2500 Conference: Executives and thought leaders will share their perspectives, models, and approaches for advancing women in our organizations. Women's Leadership Conference Tue, 14 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2457 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2457 Publication: This chart shows changes in the stock of outstanding deposits in China’s banking system on a monthly basis, and the total outstanding deposit growth. China Center Chart of the Week: Recent jump in bank deposits likely boosted by new WMP regulations Fri, 10 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2496 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2496 Conference: International experts and practitioners share interdisciplinary perspectives on financial risk and operational security, focused on forward-looking analytical frameworks, adaptive risk governance and emerging risks. Global Risk Management Conference Thu, 09 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2456 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2456 Conference: The Fourth Annual Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education and Workplace Conference intends to provide a provocative forum to advance Diversity & Inclusion’s impact and transformation across higher education. Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education and the Workplace Conference Wed, 08 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2489 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2489 Webcast: Trust in business, and more specifically business leaders, presents a bold and difficult challenge for the business community. In the past, a focus on the bottom line seemed to address the needs and expectation of key stakeholders. But as the 2013 Edeleman Trust Barometer® points out, that singular focus on profit is no longer enough. With Trust in Business Wed, 08 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2987 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2987 Conference: Leaders from 3M, Target, Cisco, FedEx, The Mayo Clinic and others reveal new insights into innovation, from how to cultivate a creative culture to why you may need a better business model. Small breakouts are designed to address your specific challenges. Innovation Master Class Tue, 07 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2441 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2441 Webcast: Investors concerned with sustainability traditionally use a screen to weed out companies that don’t meet set criteria of sustainability practices. Today, more and more investors are taking a proactive approach designed to allow them to profit by investing in companies that plan to provide products and services that address the most pressing Integrating Sustainability into Your Company’s ROI Strategy (Part 3) Tue, 07 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2971 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2971 Webcast: Tomorrow's Company, an important think tank in the U.K., has been for some time exploring the most appropriate corporate form for both business and society. This spring, it is hosting discussions on this subject by our webcast speaker, Professor Colin Mayer from Oxford.  Prof. Mayer’s work provides a lucid and insightful account of the The Corporation of the Future: Integrating Trust and Sustainability with Creating Shareowner Value Tue, 07 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2991 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2991 Conference: Apply the business lessons of the race to the moon to your own professional goals. This new program draws on the leadership lessons of the manned space flight effort over the 10-year period of The Apollo Program. Leadership Experience: The Apollo Program Mon, 06 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2435 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2435 Publication: This chart shows the performance of China’s official manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) since January 2010, along with the major subcomponents. We urge members to view this index with great caution. China Center Chart of the Week: China’s manufacturing PMI should be taken with a growing grain of salt Mon, 06 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2494 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2494 Webcast: Cybercrime, cyber-attacks, hacking, and data breaches are among the fastest growing risks for corporate America. This includes attacks against computer data and systems, the penetration of online financial services, as well as the deployment of viruses and email scams. Alan Raul will address the issues of: Internet law, communications privacy, Cybersecurity: Do you know if you’ve been hacked? Fri, 03 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2986 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2986 Conference: Learn from the most experienced acquirers on what it takes to build an effective corporate integration capability. Don’t miss the talk by Duncan O’Brien, General Manager, Global Business Development at General Electric Company, Dave Gitlin, VP of Integrat Post Merger Integration Conference Thu, 02 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2504 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2504 Webcast: Some companies have taken an active leadership role to combat human rights risks. We will hear from corporate leaders and why they have committed resources to manage their human rights risks. We will discuss how they got started in this area and who internal stakeholders are within companies. We will discuss what red flags others need to look for Human Rights Risk (Part 2) Thu, 02 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2974 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2974