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Senior Corporate Communication Management Conference Wed, 11 Dec 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2565 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2565 Conference: Whether your organization is now setting up shared services, reaching maturity, or evolving to a pan-enterprise global services model, join the Conference to tap into the expertise of leading practitioners who have achieved success in their journey. Global Business Services Conference Wed, 13 Nov 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2548 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2548 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 Conference: This Roundtable focuses on negotiation strategies, value leakage, procurement and pricing, and high risk/high stakes negotiation, customers as strategic partners, customer management programs, managing difficult customers and re-launching relationships. Senior Sales Executive Roundtable Thu, 10 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2502 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2502 Conference: This program is designed to help attendees develop impactful and cost effective Marketing Plans, they can implement at their jobs. Executive Education: Advanced Marketing Plan Development Thu, 11 Jul 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2564 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2564 Conference: This program is designed to teach the steps in the new product development process, so attendees can implement them at their jobs to create better and more profitable products. Executive Education: New Products and Services Development Tue, 09 Jul 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2551 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2551 Conference: The 2013 Change Management Conference will equip attendees with practical skills and implementation methodologies required to lead change in a complex business environment. Change Management Conference Thu, 27 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2445 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2445 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: Google, Merck, AIG, Best Buy, PepsiCo will discuss their HR Transformation journey including a look at Shared Services, Outsourcing/Insourcing, Global Service Delivery Models, Employee Data and Metrics, HR Operations talent management and bench strength. HR Operations, Technology and Transformation Conference Tue, 25 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2507 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2507 Webcast: Supply chain risks are on the rise, as is their potential impact on business performance and shareholder value. Studies found that at least 85 percent of global supply chains had experienced at least one significant disruption over the preceding 12 months. Other studies found that firms that suffered from a publicly-announced supply chain Supply Chain Resilience Mon, 24 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3021 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3021 Conference: Join us as leading practitioners will address common struggles in launching shared services & detail how to successfully integrate processes, people & technology to deliver new business capabilities and step changing value creations for the enterprise. The Fundamentals of Designing, Building and Implementing Shared Services Seminar Fri, 21 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2546 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2546 Webcast: As an HR professional you get the strategic HR thing. You see the need and you buy into the role, but your business partners often bring you solutions for you to implement. More often than not, they don't ask you to diagnose. AlignOrg Solutions builds on "Part 1-Organization Diagnostics: Unleashing HR Strategic Potential" by providing approaches to Organization Diagnostics (Part 2) Fri, 21 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2995 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2995 Conference: Learn how companies including Kimberly-Clark and S.C. Johnson & Sons develop the most productive work places for their diverse workforces. How We Work Seminar Thu, 20 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2503 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2503 Webcast: The explosion of digital and social media has fundamentally changed the way consumers behave and interact with brands. Today’s consumers can connect with many brands through multiple channels. Interaction between people and organizations is transforming and affecting the way we engage with customers, the kind of relationships we have, and the Megatrends: Driving Brand Growth in the Social Media Era Thu, 20 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3018 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3018 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: 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: With the explosive growth of mobile phones and tablets, wireless technologies have become a fundamental tool for everyday life across the globe. The coming wave of connected devices, appliances, vehicles, sensors, meters, and countless other “things” represents the next great phase of the evolving connected world. This presentation will The Rising Tide of the Internet of Things Mon, 10 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3017 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3017 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 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 Webcast: For more than 160 years, Corning Incorporated, the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics, has leveraged its materials science and process engineering expertise to collaborate closely with across numerous industries—turning what were once only possibilities into breakthrough realities. During this session, you will learn how Corning has Brand Perception: Reshaping the Way our Customers See Us Mon, 03 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3005 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3005 Webcast: Your organization must foster a culture of inter-departmental teamwork to live the brand promise. Only when employees willingly seek opportunities to collaborate can your organization develop the agility to overcome business challenges. During this session, you will discover how to: • Create brand ambassadors • Live the brand promise Internal Branding: A Winning Relationship with Your Employees Wed, 29 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3003 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3003 Conference: These two day seminars will enable you to initiate, develop, and sustain a supplier diversity approach to business growth which will benefit your business’ bottom line and enhance your corporate brand image. Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Seminars Tue, 21 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2454 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2454 Webcast: In 2003 with a new CEO at its helm and a new post-bubble economy, GE set out to relaunch its brand. The new positioning and identity system was ground-breaking. Today, 8 years later, the brand continues to break new ground, driving business results, innovation and momentum for the company. Hear from industry experts how GE has succeeded in making Branding at GE: 8 Years, 8 Lessons Tue, 21 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3011 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3011 Webcast: As an HR professional you are being asked to play a more strategic role. However, your day-to-day work is spent addressing more individual issues than group issues, and more group issues than strategic organization issues. HR professionals who understand how to diagnose among individual, group, and strategic organization issues and see the causal Organization Diagnostics (Part 1) Fri, 17 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2994 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2994 Conference: Leaders from McDonalds, Merck, Walmart, 3M, and other top companies share how to empower employees to transform and revitalize your brand. Optional workshops explore the top trends and provide a framework for HR, internal branding and communication. Extending Your Brand to Employees Conference Thu, 16 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2447 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2447 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 Publication: Connecting Your Organization to Tomorrow’s Customers Corporate Image and Branding Conference KeyNotes Report Mon, 13 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2495 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2495 Webcast: This webcast will be of particular interest for people in companies that produce nano particles and structures, as well as those who use substances that contain nano particles and structures. It will be of general interest to all Health and Safety Practitioners and may be of interest to Environmental Managers and Business Continuity managers in The Latest Health and Safety Considerations for Nanotechnology Fri, 10 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2954 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2954 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 Conference: Join us, where you’ll learn how stronger employee benefits communication strategies can help your workforce understand the options and value of this important aspect of their total compensation. And, greater understanding can equal measurable results. Communicating Employee Benefits Workshops Thu, 02 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2497 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2497 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 Publication: Social media may have changed the retail experience, but digital technology has given companies tools for coping with and capitalizing on that change. The 2013 Customer Experience Leadership Conference KeyNotes Report Tue, 30 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2491 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2491 Webcast: We will learn the who, what, why, and how of human rights risks. While many think of this as an issue for emerging markets only, human rights violations happen in every country around the world. We will learn which industries have the highest exposure to human rights risks and why. We will also hear what kinds of resources are available to Human Rights Risk (Part 1) Tue, 30 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2973 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2973 Webcast: This survey was conducted in the fall of 2012 with additional input from Council members in December and January. The presentation will provide relevant information on how top-tier EHS programs are managed, and how to identify challenges to reaching and staying in the top tier. Audience: Executives, managers, and directors of environmental, Journey to World-Class Safety Wed, 24 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2976 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2976 Webcast: New employee onboarding is a key piece of the talent acquisition, management, and development equation. While it holds huge potential for employees who are more committed, engaged, and effective, it doesn't yield these results by accident. These two speakers will share their valuable experiences regarding what works, what doesn't work, and what Onboarding for Success: Challenges and Opportunities Wed, 24 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2980 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2980 Webcast: As sustainability practice evolves into a holistic practice that focuses on return on investment, it has become critical to measure and quantify results. This webcast will analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will demonstrate successful completion of sustainability goals. • Understanding discrepancies between planned operating Integrating Sustainability into Your Company’s ROI Strategy (Part 1) Tue, 23 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2969 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2969 Conference: Aimed at health and safety professionals looking to influence leadership to create a strong corporate health and safety vision. Health & Safety Leadership Academy Mon, 22 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2480 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2480 Conference: Hear how organizations connect individual performance with organizational results through efficient processes while engaging employees. Performance Management Seminars Mon, 22 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2496 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2496 Publication: Offshoring is no longer the best or the only answer for management of knowledge process jobs, and many companies are investigating nearshore and onshore alternatives as the global competition for knowledge jobs intensifies. Globalization Revisited: Who Will Get the New Wave of Knowledge Process Jobs? Tue, 16 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2477 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2477 Publication: The authors draw on the results of a major study to identify and explain the key factors that generate long-term corporate success. Up in the Air: How some companies manage to defy gravity Mon, 15 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2481 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2481 Publication: Companies are increasingly looking beyond the short-term tyranny of the quarterly earnings report. The Next 90 Days Mon, 15 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2484 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2484 Publication: An expansive look at bribery today and how both companies and individual executives should handle sticky situations. "Just Say No": If only fighting bribery were that simple Mon, 15 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2485 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2485 Webcast: Collaborative approaches to innovation are moving from “nice-to-have” to “must-have.” In the future--if not already--relationships will trump technology as the leading source of competitive advantage. Mike Docherty, an expert on open innovation and collaborative networks, will provide a framework for creating and managing Innovation Ecosystems Mon, 15 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2957 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2957 Webcast: The rapid rise of social media has empowered employees and customers alike, giving them a platform of unprecedented reach and resonance. While some companies are proactively engaging customers through new media, fewer are focusing on the audience that ultimately makes or breaks their own success: employees. Our speakers will discuss: The impact The Naked Company: Engaging Employees in a Transparent World Fri, 12 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2963 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2963 Conference: Empowers procurement and planning executives to rise to these new challenges and deliver significant value in today’s volatile markets. Procurement Academy Thu, 11 Apr 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2476 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2476