Webcasts On Demand

2. The Next Generation of Engagement

   06 February, 2012 01:00 PM EST [13:00], 07:00 PM CET [19:00], 06:00 PM GMT [18:00] | Special Webcast

   This is an opportunity to hear about a unique community of practice in the engagement space; one designed to provide not only peer support and cutting-edge research but also the ability to determine the business impact of engagement activities.

4. Social Media and Business (Part 1)

   01 February, 2012 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

   We'll show you why the social media "tsunami" is happening and what you can do to predict--and prepare for--how this business changer will forever reshape your company and your life.

6. Book Discussion - Future Work

   27 January, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 10:00 PM HKT [22:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Special Webcast

   The way we work is overdue for change: businesses want to increase efficiency and attract the best talent and skills and the new workforce wants a fresh deal. So how does it all work? Who’s doing “future work” now?

8. Growth and Alliances Conference KeyNotes Webcast

   26 January, 2012 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

   It can be a challenge to maintain successful and profitable alliances. In this session you will hear candid insights from Xerox on developing a global alliance strategy, assessing internal resources and achieving clearly defined goals.

10. Human Capital Watch™

    18 January, 2012 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Human Capital Watch

    The Conference Board Human Capital Watch™ is a complimentary webcast for member companies that helps senior human capital executives address challenges and stay informed about current issues across the entire spectrum of human capital.

12. Working at the Intersection of Human Resources, Ethics and Compliance – The Need for Collaboration

    18 January, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 04:00 PM CET [16:00], 03:00 PM GMT [15:00] | Special Webcast

    An ethical culture that is based on more than legal compliance is likely to enhance performance. According to research by The Conference Board, “ethics and social responsibility” are among the top 10 skills employers find important among new employees.

14. Winning Investors Over

    18 January, 2012 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

    U.S. investors just endured the worst stock market decade in recent history, witnessed numerous corporate accounting scandals, and were exposed to a stream of managerial pay excesses and stock options manipulations. No wonder they desert equities in droves and push legislators to constrain managers' decision space and power. In this webcast Professor Baruch Lev will critically examine managers’ beliefs and chart a coherent, practicable set of policies and actions to regain and maintain investors' support.

16. 2012 Launch of Productivity Measures from The Conference Board Total Economy Database

    17 January, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 04:00 PM CET [16:00], 03:00 PM GMT [15:00] | Special Webcast

    On 17 January, The Conference Board’s Chief Economist, Bart van Ark, will present the latest estimates of productivity up to 2011 for economies around the world, as well as the projections for 2012.

18. Leadership Experience: D-Day at Normandy

    12 January, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 11:00 PM HKT [23:00], 04:00 PM CET [16:00] | Special Webcast

    The Normandy Experiential Program has proved to be a powerful and effective exercise for organizations that want to align a team, either by bringing together a disparate group of global leaders or galvanizing an intact senior management team.

20. European View- Economics Watch®

    11 January, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Assessing the European financial crisis.

22. The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    10 January, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Is the U.S. housing market finally turning the corner?

24. Re-Thinking Risk: How to Proactively Approach Large External Risks

    10 January, 2012 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

    Water scarcity affects every business globally. PepsiCo has transformed water risk into opportunity. Learn how large external risks ought to be part of every company's risk profile and how to build these risks into effective strategy and planning.

26. Succession Management Conference KeyNotes Webcast

    09 January, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

    Is your organization still struggling with a lack of leadership bench? Hear how Sara Lee has gained alignment on key principles and components across the enterprise and about their work to upgrade and link their succession process with its strategy.

28. Governance Watch

    05 January, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Governance Watch

    Governance Watch is a new program from The Conference Board that helps senior legal and compliance professionals keep abreast of developments in corporate governance. It offers summaries and concise perspectives on developments affecting corporate governance. It focuses on issues that would be of interest to directors and senior business and finance executives, including issues affecting corporate democracy, shareholder communications and relationships, fiduciary obligations of directors, disclosure, compensation and insider trading.

30. Governance Watch

    16 December, 2011 12:30 PM EST [12:30] | Governance Watch

    Governance Watch is a new program from The Conference Board that helps senior legal and compliance professionals keep abreast of developments in corporate governance. It offers summaries and concise perspectives on developments affecting corporate governance. It focuses on issues that would be of interest to directors and senior business and finance executives, including issues affecting corporate democracy, shareholder communications and relationships, fiduciary obligations of directors, disclosure, compensation and insider trading.

32. European Labour Market Perspectives Between Gloomy Economic Outlook and Major Transitions in Society

    15 December, 2011 11:00 AM CET [11:00], 10:00 AM GMT [10:00] | Special Webcast

    This webcast will focus on European labour markets and the impact the current crisis will have on its mid and long term issues. It is the first of a comprehensive series, integral part of NEUJOBS, which is a European Commission funded consortium...

34. Human Capital Watch^™

    14 December, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Human Capital Watch

    The Conference Board Human Capital Watch™ is a complimentary webcast for member companies that helps senior human capital executives address challenges and stay informed about current issues across the entire spectrum of human capital.

36. Global Sustainability Reporting and Corporate Functions: Going Public with Performance (Part 2)

    08 December, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    This session will explore case studies on companies that have embarked upon disclosure, particularly in the areas of human capital and will focus on best practices from their evolving experiences in this area.

38. The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    07 December, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

    The advanced western economies are mired in debt and deficits that threaten their future growth as well as global economic growth. Our discussion examines this dynamic and how these economies can emerge from their bad fiscal state and get back on track.

40. The Rapid Evolution of the Digital Function: Finding the Path to Value Creation (Part 2)

    06 December, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    This session will explore the relationship between IT and Business Units including a discussion of who and what drives the funding of digital initiatives and the metrics used to measure results. We will also assess trends over the next 6-24 months.

42. The Link Between Diversity & Inclusion and Organization Development Processes: A Benchmark Study

    05 December, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

    While most organizations today would argue that Diversity and Inclusion are core components of their human resources or human capital strategy, how many have actually engaged in what it takes to drive a truly sustainable D&I focused environment? How many have truly approached the from an organizational change perspective? If organizations are to deliver on the promise of enhanced innovation and having a superior employment brand it is critical that they approach D&I from a culture change perspective; and that means applying and/or fully integrating the D&I agenda into core organization development tools and processes.

44. Global Sustainability Reporting and Corporate Functions: Going Public with Performance (Part 1)

    01 December, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    This session features a practioner's perspective and will focus on the emerging challenges companies face as they work to include this new information in their reporting. We will also discuss the current state of adoption for the guidelines.

46. Corporate Ambassadors – Redefining the Way we Engage Customers

    30 November, 2011 05:00 AM EST [05:00], 11:00 AM CET [11:00], 10:00 AM GMT [10:00] | Special Webcast

    For the past decade, marketers have been adjusting to a new era of deep customer engagement. To engage customers whenever and wherever they interact with an organization must be the task of the entire enterprise, not just the Marketing department.

48. The Future Leaders Conference KeyNotes Webcast

    30 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

    Where is your next generation of leaders going to come from? Hear Quintiles’ approach to identifying, diagnosing and developing leaders who can coach their teams and who will become future mid- and senior-level leaders on a global scale.

50. The Executive Coaching Conference KeyNotes Webcast

    30 November, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

    Dottie Brienza, SVP, Global Talent Management at Hilton Worldwide will discuss how Hilton Worldwide’s investment in executive coaching helps them effectively transition, develop and retain leaders.

52. The Rapid Evolution of the Digital Function: Finding the Path to Value Creation (Part 1)

    29 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    This session will discuss how to create an effective governance structure and build productive relationships with the Business Units. We will focus on employing Project Management for governance and managing the growing demand for new skills.

54. Growing Beyond Borders, Minimising Risks

    28 November, 2011 05:00 AM EST [05:00], 11:00 AM CET [11:00], 10:00 AM GMT [10:00] | Special Webcast

    One of the puzzles of the sluggish global economy today is why companies aren't investing more. They certainly seem to have good reasons to. Yet many companies are holding back....

56. Emerging Practices in Corporate Political Spending (Part 4)

    22 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    This final sesion will explore some of the new tools and indexes and how organizations in this space are looking to engage with business on the topic. We will also take a moment to disucss what 2012 may bring in this area.

58. Driving Leadership Performance Through Work Life Balance (Part 3)

    21 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00], 05:00 PM CET [17:00], 04:00 PM GMT [16:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    Learn how busy leaders can recover more than one hour of their time each day in order to gain control of their calendar, and stay focused and prepared for key moments.

60. LGBT in the Work Place: What's New, What's Changed? (Part 2)

    17 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    As we have seen with other underrepresented groups in the workplace, the involvement of the members of the majority populations is an important component in making change happen.

62. Asia Q4, 2011

    16 November, 2011 11:30 PM EST [23:30] | Economics Watch

    Chief Economist Bart van Ark will be joined by special guests to review the current forecast for China, the Asia-Pacific Region and India, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

64. Human Capital Watch™

    16 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Human Capital Watch

    The Conference Board Human Capital Watch™ is a complimentary webcast for member companies that helps senior human capital executives address challenges and stay informed about current issues across the entire spectrum of human capital.

66. The Effects of the Current Financial Stress on the Real Economy

    16 November, 2011 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 04:00 PM CET [16:00], 03:00 PM GMT [15:00] | Special Webcast

    The financial system has been showing signs of instability. The European sovereign debt crisis is spilling over to the banking system and beyond as financial markets grow wary. This webcast will look at the crisis from the macroeconomic perspective and...

68. Driving Leadership Performance Through Work Life Balance (Part 2)

    14 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00], 05:00 PM CET [17:00], 04:00 PM GMT [16:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    We translate the science of world-class endurance athletes to realistic fitness goals for the business lifestyle. Learn how leaders can develop an individualized plan for exercise, nutrition and their resilience to stress.

70. Mid-Markets (Part 2)

    10 November, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    The Conference Board’s lead economists in New York, Brussels, and Beijing will focus on our current forecasts for the US and global economies, with special focus on topics of interest for mid-market companies.

72. LGBT in the Work Place: What's New, What's Changed? (Part 1)

    10 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    What’s changed with LGBT initiatives and what are organizations are doing to attract, retain and engage LGBT leaders, staff and customers.

74. The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    09 November, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

    November 2011 Economics Watch®

76. Emerging Practices in Corporate Political Spending (Part 2)

    09 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    In this session, we will focus on current business practices. Topics include a discussion on how companies developed their processes and whatt hey are doing to address shareholder concerns regarding accountability and disclosure.

78. Driving Leadership Performance Through Work Life Balance (Part 1)

    07 November, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00], 05:00 PM CET [17:00], 04:00 PM GMT [16:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    Leaders who believe they don’t have time for the personal life report feeling drained and being distracted while they are at work.

80. Building a Culture of Innovation

    03 November, 2011 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

    How do you activate innovation within your organization? Global innovation and design consultancy Continuum will speak about the challenges of building a culture of innovation, motivating individuals, creating capacity, and scaling innovation. In an interactive session, the Continuum team will present best practices and core principles that can help you consider the conditions for innovation and how you can work within your organization to develop them.

82. Governance Watch

    02 November, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Governance Watch

    Governance Watch is a new program from The Conference Board and sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton that helps senior legal and compliance professionals keep abreast of developments in corporate governance.

84. Diversity & Inclusion Conference KeyNotes

    01 November, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00], 08:00 PM CET [20:00] | Conference KeyNotes

    This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2011 Diversity & Inclusion Conference (June, 2011). Video footage of the conference will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

86. Emerging Practices in Corporate Political Spending (Part 1)

    01 November, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    This session will discuss the legal framework for corporate political activity including what is now allowed with the Citizens United decision, the current legislation/regulation in process, what it means for business, and its likelihood to pass.

88. Total Reward to Improve Employee Engagement

    27 October, 2011 11:00 AM CET [11:00], 10:00 AM GMT [10:00] | Special Webcast

    Recent research by The Conference Board has confirmed that there is a clear link between employee engagement and business performance. But worryingly there is evidence that globally employee engagement dropped significantly last year.

90. Executive Compensation Conference KeyNotes

    26 October, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00], 07:00 PM CET [19:00] | Conference KeyNotes

    This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will include video clips of two sessions from The Conference Board 2011 Executive Compensation Conference.

92. Improving People Management and Reducing Turnover in Shared Services Organizations (Asia Time Zone)

    19 October, 2011 02:30 PM HKT [14:30], 05:30 PM EST [17:30], 12:00 PM IST [12:00] | Special Webcast

    The key issues faced by the companies include talent retention, turnover and employee engagement. This interactive webcast will explore critical competencies and required skills in evolving Shared Services Organizations. Discussions will focus on recruitment and talent management including organizational drivers (job design, compensation, leadership) and inducements (reward inducement, task inducement, managerial inducement).

94. Human Capital Watch™

    19 October, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Human Capital Watch

    The Conference Board Human Capital Watch™ is a new complimentary service for member companies that helps senior human capital executives understand the changing labor markets and economic conditions worldwide as well as the trends and current issues in Human Capital and the implications for organizations.

96. Board Evaluations in the UK and Continental Europe

    19 October, 2011 04:30 PM CET [16:30], 03:30 PM GMT [15:30] | Special Webcast

    Boards of directors throughout the U.K. and Continental Europe are increasingly undertaking self-evaluation processes. The main driver for board evaluations is compliance with governance codes.

98. A Discussion on the IMF Fiscal Monitor Report

    17 October, 2011 04:00 AM GMT [04:00] | Special Webcast

    Despite progress in addressing key fiscal weaknesses in many countries, significant policy challenges remain in advanced, emerging, and low-income economies, and must be faced in an environment where downside risks to growth have increased.

100. The Conference Board Economics Watch®

     12 October, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

     US/Global Monthly Series II

102. The Apollo Program at Kennedy Space Center

     05 October, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

     Apply the lessons of the race to the moon to your business and 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. Participants delve into leadership practices, confronting the challenges of innovation and maintaining global advantage, change leadership, and crisis and risk management. The program takes place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida and will also explore managing complex organizations and creating excellence in execution.

104. Engagement is the New Change Management

     04 October, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will reprise a session from the 2011 Change Management Seminar. The discussion will examine four principles that can support high engagement change processes: • Widening the circle of involvement • Connecting people and ideas • Creating communities for action • Promoting fairness

106. Leadership Development

     27 September, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     Leadership Development This Conference KeyNotes Webcast contains video clips of a panel discussion from The 2011 Conference Board Leadership Development Conference. The panel was titled “Developing the Whole Leader: When Demand Outstrips Capacity.”

108. Corporate Citizenship

     27 September, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast contains video clips of the keynote address from The 2011 Conference Board Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Conference. The speech was titled “Sustainability and Ethics: A Vibrant New Partnership.”

110. European View Q3, 2011

     21 September, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00] | Economics Watch

     The Conference Board’s Jean-Claude Manini, Senior Economist Europe and special guests, will review the current forecast for Europe, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

112. Human Capital Watch™

     21 September, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Human Capital Watch

     The Conference Board Human Capital Watch™ is a new complimentary service for member companies that helps senior human capital executives understand the changing labor markets and economic conditions worldwide as well as the trends and current issues in Human Capital and the implications for organizations.

114. China and Sustainable Business Practices

     20 September, 2011 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     Among the things you’ll learn at the webcast are: • The key factors driving and/or constraining broader corporate sustainability activities in China. • How mature are corporate sustainability strategies and programs, especially concerning resource allocation and reporting? • Which types of companies are executing more effective sustainability initiatives and why? • Current progress—or deficits—of environmental management practices in China, especially those of industrial enterprises • Key lessons on execution of corporate sustainability from companies currently operating in China.

116. The Role of The Board in Risk Oversight

     20 September, 2011 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00] | Special Webcast

     If the 2008 financial crisis taught us anything, it is that board oversight of risk is critical to the health, or even the survival of a company.

118. TouchPoints: Creating Energy and Direction Around Things That Matter

     19 September, 2011 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     Doug Conant joins The Conference Board’s CEO Jon Spector to show how a leader’s impact and legacy are in fact built through hundreds, even thousands, of interactive moments in time. TouchPoints speaks to the theory and craft of leadership by promoting a rational, authentic, active, and wise approach.

120. The Downshifting of American Jobs

     15 September, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     Learn more about: * The labor trends across demographic groups, industries and occupations including wage growth of new hires versus “job stayers”. * The increase in the average education level of new hires across industries and occupations. * The outlook for wage growth in 2012. * How these trends will affect your business and the American economy.

122. Driving Down Growth? (Asia Time Zones)

     15 September, 2011 02:30 PM HKT [14:30], 04:30 PM EST [16:30], 12:00 PM IST [12:00] | Special Webcast

     Unique among world leaders, Premier Wen Jiabao has promised to reduce growth over the next 5 year period. Both the reliability of this message and its likely impact are encoded into the Twelfth Five Year plan (“12-5”), ratified on March 5th by the NPC. 12-5 is a substantive and serious internal message that gives insight into China’s investment and operating environment in the coming years. The 118 plan is gangly and unfocused precisely because it incorporates the gamut of Party thinking – from the retrograde through to the vanguard. It takes effort to sieve through the chaff and rhetoric to distill out the essential points, but sense can be made of it, and there is an internal logic that is illuminating.

124. The Conference Board Economics Watch®

     14 September, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

126. Managing Human Capital Risk: Who’s Doing It? How Can We get Started?

     14 September, 2011 04:30 PM CET [16:30], 03:30 PM GMT [15:30] | Special Webcast

     People make up a huge proportion of operating costs, and many CEOs claim that employees are the company’s most important asset.

128. Research Partners on Raising Employee Engagement: What Works Now?

     13 September, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

     This October, The Conference Board will convene a Research Working Group (RWG) on effective approaches to building employee engagement. This research process will outline the specific organizational, executive and managerial actions that can be taken by line leaders and Human Capital professionals to achieve a variety of employee engagement-driven outcomes. This webcast will outline the issues to be addressed and the RWG process. There will be time for audience questions.

130. Research Partners on Human Capital Analytics: Making Data-Driven Decisions

     13 September, 2011 12:00 PM EST [12:00] | Special Webcast

     Member companies of The Conference Board have asked for help in analyzing their data as a catalyst to changing their human capital strategy, and thereby enhancing HR’s financial and non-financial contribution to the organization. There is a need for building a Human Capital Analytics framework through the examination of practices at best-in-class companies that are already applying analytics as part of their human capital strategy. Join this webcast to learn more about the methods and materials involved in this Research Working Group, as well as details of the participation fee and time commitment.

132. Governance Watch

     08 September, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     The agenda will include • A discussion of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act developments, • An update on the progress of, and outlook for, Dodd-Frank regulation • Insights into recent press about the SEC's budget and impact on enforcement activity • The SEC's recent decision not to take the advice of its staff about settling the SEC v Jenkins case. • A review of recent notable court decisions in the enforcement area. • An update on proxy access, with the appeals court decision against the SEC's rules last month.

134. Extending Your Brand to Employees

     07 September, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast from the Extending Your Brand to Employees Conference will feature Dr. James Merlino, Chief Experience Officer, The Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Merlino shares highlights of how The Clinic has engaged employees to increase patient satisfaction.

136. Asia Q3, 2011

     01 September, 2011 01:30 PM EST [13:30], 11:30 AM HKT [11:30], 09:00 AM IST [09:00], 11:30 AM SGT [11:30] | Economics Watch

     Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bart van Ark will be joined by special guests to review the current forecast for China, the Asia-Pacific Region and India, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

138. The Middle Matters: Leveraging Mid-Level Leaders to Drive Performance

     30 August, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will include video excepts from The 2011 Talent Management Conference. Kris Routch, Executive Consultant at DDI and Dr. William Shepherd, Senior Vice President at Huntington Bancshares Incorporated will discuss how mid level management is a key driver of performance. Kris will provide the framework and William will provide case study observations and conclusions.

140. Research Partners for Global Corporate Philanthropy

     10 August, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

     Corporate philanthropy professionals are invited to attend this webcast to learn more about the nature and scope of the project; the time and financial commitment; and the output of the group and how it will benefit and enhance their current international philanthropic pursuits.

142. The Conference Board Economics Watch®

     09 August, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

     In the Economics Watch for August 2011, Jing Sima-Friedman joins Kathy Bostjancic to speak about China: Will China successfully slow down its economy without creating a hard landing in the near to medium-term? Long-term, what are the largest risks facing the Chinese economy?

144. The Strategic Response: Human Capital Leaders Define Priorities

     28 July, 2011 01:30 PM EST [13:30], 11:30 AM HKT [11:30], 09:00 AM IST [09:00], 11:30 AM SGT [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     In the Part 2 of this series, Dr. Ray will lead a conversation with senior practitioners on how they are addressing key challenges including:

     • Improving leadership development to develop more talent internally.
     • Enhancing the effectiveness of the senior leadership team
     • Improving leadership succession planning throughout the organization
     • Promoting and rewarding entrepreneurship and risk taking
     • Raising the level of employee engagement and retention
     • Rethinking the organization to encourage leadership from the bottom up.

146. The CEO Challenge in Asia: Talent, Talent, Talent

     26 July, 2011 01:30 PM EST [13:30], 11:30 AM HKT [11:30], 09:00 AM IST [09:00], 11:30 AM SGT [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     The first session will provide an overview of the results of The Conference Board’s study and how Asia CEOs compare with counterparts globally in their approach to human capital issues.

148. Innovation Hands On: The Four Critical Steps to Successful Implementation: Part 2

     21 July, 2011 09:30 AM EST [09:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     Join us for this unique, two-part Knowledge Series and learn from leading practitioners how innovation is actually done: ‘hands-on.’

150. Innovation Hands On: The Four Critical Steps to Successful Implementation: Part 1

     19 July, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Join us for this unique, two-part Knowledge Series and learn from leading practitioners how innovation is actually done: ‘hands-on.’

152. Governance Watch

     19 July, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     The agenda will include discussion of shareholder communications, including an update on proxy access, Dodd-Frank Act developments and accounting developments concerning IFRS and contingency reporting.

154. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     12 July, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

     In the July edition of Economics Watch, Jean-Claude Manini and Kathy Bostjancic will assess the ongoing European debt crisis highlighting the risks of contagion as well as the fundamental differences that exist across the countries.

156. Business and Sustainability in China: How Real is the New Direction?

     07 July, 2011 04:30 PM EST [16:30], 02:30 PM HKT [14:30], 12:00 PM IST [12:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast is ideal for senior executives, corporate strategists, and CSR/sustainability practitioners looking for a detailed, practical evaluation of current corporate sustainability initiatives in China.

158. How the U.K. Bribery Act is Getting Companies to Re-think Anti-Corruption

     30 June, 2011 04:00 PM CET [16:00] | Special Webcast

     The U.K. Bribery Act is more far-reaching than any anti-corruption laws in the world. With the impending 1 July passage of the Act, what are the steps that companies need to take to strengthen their anti-corruption programmes?

160. The 2011 Proxy Season: Part 3

     29 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Looking back, how well did companies communicate with their shareholders? Did direct communications help investors better understand companies’ views and practices? What do shareholders advise corporations to do in the communication arena over the next year?

162. Planning & Implementing a Rapid, Effective Shared Business Services Function in Asia-Pacific Region

     29 June, 2011 04:30 PM EST [16:30], 02:30 PM HKT [14:30], 12:00 PM IST [12:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss Key trends in Shared Services in the Asia Pacific Region, Methodologies & Tools for Service & Functional Effectiveness , Shared Services models and their relative merits Governance Framework and Performance Measures Considerations for selecting locations within Asia Pacific Shared Services Talent management in Asia Pacific

164. Intangible Assets, Business Strategy and Stock Prices

     23 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     Intangible assets account for about half of the market value of publicly listed firms and are key to the competitiveness of many firms in the knowledge economy. This webcast discusses how a firm can keep effective records of intangible assets, and how that may affect the decision making of executives, the firm’s stock prices and investor confidence in the short- and long-term.

166. European View Q2, 2011

     22 June, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00] | Economics Watch

     The Conference Board’s Jean-Claude Manini, Senior Economist Europe and special guests, will review the current forecast for Europe, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

168. Evaluating the European Commission’s Proposed Corporate Governance Reforms

     22 June, 2011 01:00 PM CET [13:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how The European Commission recently released its long-awaited “Green Paper” which challenges the basic fabric of the “Comply or Explain” European model of corporate governance.

170. Ethical Leadership: Implications for Human Capital Professionals

     16 June, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss: * Real life examples that were used to create a culture of ethics * Drivers that impact a successful culture change * The impact of reality on the implementation of best practices * Specific actions that Human Capital professionals need to take * Suggestions on how to assess progress

172. The Conference Board CEO Challenge 2011: A Conversation with Two Mid-Market CEOs

     16 June, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss: Challenges of Finding and Retaining the Best Talent Maintaining an Innovative Culture Dealing Creatively with a new world of government regulations The intersection of the challenges, perspectives, and needs of larger and smaller firms

174. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     15 June, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

     Two years after the official end of the Great Recession, we examine the current state of the U.S. consumer and the outlook for the next 18 months. How does the consumer fare among the cross hairs of a slowly improving labor market, a rebound in the stock market, still declining home prices, higher energy and food prices and expected fiscal tightening.

176. The Future Leader – Essentials for 2020 and Beyond

     15 June, 2011 12:00 PM CET [12:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how tomorrow’s leaders need different skills and mindsets for a vastly different world.

178. Ethical Leadership: Building a Culture that Supports Ethical Behavior

     15 June, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss: * Why the effort to build a culture of ethics is so important * Ensuring ethical compliance: A values-based cultural approach vs a consequence - compliance approach * Sample case studies exploring possible approaches in different work environments

180. The 2011 Proxy Season: Part 2

     15 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     What were the overall results of proxy voting this year? Sustainability and political spending led the list of shareholder initiated proposals. How did they fare? What are institutional shareholder views on these two topical matters? What do they expect from companies? How can companies best respond?

182. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     14 June, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

     Two years after the official end of the Great Recession, we examine the current state of the U.S. consumer and the outlook for the next 18 months. How does the consumer fare among the cross hairs of a slowly improving labor market, a rebound in the stock market, still declining home prices, higher energy and food prices and expected fiscal tightening.

184. U.S. Jobs and the Future of Work

     14 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will examine new research on the future of US jobs by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), McKinsey & Company's business and economics research arm. The Conference Board’s Chief Economist Bart vanArk will host an in-depth conversation with Susan Lund, Director of Research at MGI, on the findings of the study, including the challenges for job creation over the next 10 years, the changing nature of work, and the types of policies that will be needed to reach full employment.

186. Women's Leadership (Part 2)

     09 June, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This is a two part Conference KeyNotes Webcast series to include video clips and live discussion of sessions delivered at The 2011 Women’s Leadership Conference.

188. Escaping the Sovereign-Debt Crisis: Is There a Way Out?: Part 3

     09 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     In the final part of this series we take look at the policy context in which the balancing of growth and budget control takes place. In particular, what issues does “the Hill” have on the table, and what difference will it make to budget and debt?

190. Unclaimed Property and the States: Stepped up Enforcement and Corporate Liability

     09 June, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will build upon a survey and whitepaper published by The Conference Board Governance Center titled: Expanded Liability in Unclaimed Property. It will address: • Current practices by the states and their auditors including: extrapolation methods, tactics to increase fines and fees and changing definitions of unclaimed property. • Practical approaches companies can take to mitigating the financial risk to the organization. • Possible approaches for engaging the states on this issue, including collective action and litigation.

192. The 2011 Proxy Season: Part 1

     08 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This first webcast discussion looks at the compensation picture. How have companies fared in the compensation advisory votes? Is there any pattern to the periodicy of future advisory votes? What do shareholders expect from companies that receive negative votes?

194. Pairing Corporate Philanthropy with Diversity and Inclusion

     07 June, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how companies are increasing the coordination between corporate philanthropy/community affairs departments and corporate initiatives around diversity and inclusion.

196. Rating the Raters: Do You Know who’s Monitoring your Sustainability Performance?

     07 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will explore: * The best practices for raters, based on an in-depth study of 21 rating organizations. * How companies can use information about the raters to develop a sound basis for deciding which surveys to participate in and how clients, investors and other stakeholders can choose how to use rating information to make decisions. * How companies are developing their own best practices for evaluating, prioritizing and participating in these survey requests.

198. Escaping the Sovereign-Debt Crisis: Is There a Way Out?: Part 2

     02 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     In this second part we look at the complexity of the European deficit and debt situation. How do the large aggressively tackle the debt problem?

200. Employee Health Care (Part 3)

     01 June, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast series will include video clips and live discussion of sessions delivered at The 2011 Employee Health Care Conference.

202. Managing Human Capital Risk: Who’s Doing It? How Can We get Started?

     01 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     People make up a huge proportion of operating costs, and many CEOs claim that employees are the company’s most important asset. Yet most companies omit human capital altogether or include a limited number of people-related issues when they identify, assess, prioritize and treat company-wide risks through Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)!

204. Escaping the Sovereign-Debt Crisis: Is There a Way Out?: Part 1

     25 May, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     In this first part of the series we introduce a possible escape strategy from the current debt and deficit situation. Professors Gary Becker and Kevin Murphy will address the dominant variable to successfully resolving a debt-to-GDP crisis: Sustained economic growth.

206. Women's Leadership (Part 1)

     19 May, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This is a two part Conference KeyNotes Webcast series to include video clips and live discussion of sessions delivered at The 2011 Women’s Leadership Conference.

208. Customer Experience

     19 May, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will include video clips from The Conference Board 2011 Customer Experience Leadership Conference. Highlights from selected sessions will be featured, including: • “Providing the Best Customer Experience”

210. Executive Coaching

     18 May, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will include video clips from The Conference Board 2011 Executive Coaching Conference. Highlights from selected sessions will be featured, including: “Preparing High Potentials for More Complex Roles at NASA.”

212. Asia Q2, 2011

     17 May, 2011 11:30 PM EST [23:30] | 18 May, 2011 01:30 PM EST [13:30], 11:30 AM HKT [11:30], 09:00 AM IST [09:00], 11:30 AM SGT [11:30] | | Economics Watch

     Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bart van Ark will be joined by special guests to review the current forecast for China, the Asia-Pacific Region and India, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

214. Sustainability in Transition: Moving From the Margin to the Core: Part 2

     17 May, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This two-part series will look at the impact of sustainability on business thinking, structure and strategy across the entire organization.

216. Talent Management Strategies (Part 2)

     12 May, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast series will include video clips and live discussion of sessions delivered at The 2011 Talent Management Strategies Conference.

218. Employee Health Care (Part 1)

     11 May, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast series will include video clips and live discussion of sessions delivered at The 2011 Employee Health Care Conference.

220. Strategic Outsourcing

     11 May, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will include discussion of key findings that emerged from The 2011 Strategic Outsourcing Conference. The Conference was themed: “Capitalizing on Opportunities in the New Global Landscape”.

222. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     10 May, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

224. Sustainability in Transition: Moving From the Margin to the Core: Part 1

     10 May, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This two-part series will look at the impact of sustainability on business thinking, structure and strategy across the entire organization.

226. Improving Employment Outcomes for Employees with Disabilities

     06 May, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

     Please join this webcast to learn how a Conference Board Research Working group is structured, what kinds of companies join and what are the benefits for your organization and for you as a leader in this area.

228. Employer Branding

     05 May, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast on Extending Your Brand to Employees will feature executives from Convergys and Prudential Financial discussing how to engage employees in the business strategy and deliver on the brand promise.

230. Enforcement of The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: A Dialogue with Regulators

     03 May, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     In this webcast, we start that dialogue by hearing from the SEC and DOJ on their renewed focus and collaboration on FCPA enforcement and gain insight on their focus areas. Participants will have an opportunity to hear from the chief enforcers and understand their perspectives.

232. Talent Management Strategies (Part 1)

     21 April, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast series will include video clips and live discussion of sessions delivered at The 2011 Talent Management Strategies Conference.

234. Arts and Culture – Integral to Success in Global Markets

     21 April, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     Join guests Allen Blevins, Arts & Heritage Program Director, Bank of America and Angel Ysaguirre, Director of Global Community Investing, Boeing, as they discuss ways to incorporate arts programs into global marketing and branding, local community involvement and employee engagement efforts.

236. Organization Design

     20 April, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast contains video clips of senior executives discussing how to build and sustain an innovative culture and bring innovative leadership to a legacy organization.

238. Senior Human Resource Executive

     15 April, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast (The 2010 Senior Human Resource Executive Conference) includes insights from The Deputy Secretary of Labor (U.S. Department of Labor) and from Siemens AG on “The CEO Agenda and Leadership.”

240. Mid-Markets (Part 1)

     14 April, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

     The Conference Board’s lead economists in New York, Brussels, and Beijing will focus on our current forecasts for the US and global economies, with special focus on topics of interest for mid-market companies.

242. Business Perspectives Webcast: Is Inflation a Risk for Global Growth

     14 April, 2011 04:00 AM EST [04:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how to effectively use the Leading Economic Index (LEI) for China and other Emerging Economies and the LEI for the Euro Area and the United States.

244. Business Perspectives Webcast: The Business Environment for Foreign Companies in China

     14 April, 2011 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will explore the dynamics shaping China’s investment and operating environment to ascertain the evolving opportunities and risks for foreign investors; as well, it will examine how foreign companies can play to their strengths at this critical juncture in China’s development.

246. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     12 April, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

248. Revolutionizing Talent Selection in Emerging Markets: Part 3

     12 April, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will discuss how to define global leadership competencies, identify leadership potential and develop individuals to lead in emerging markets.

250. Senior Marketing Executive

     07 April, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast (The 2010 Senior Marketing Executive Conference) discusses “Lessons From America’s Top CMO’s” and “A Case Study of Reinventing Marvel (Comic Books.)”

252. Corporate Image & Branding

     07 April, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will include video clips and live discussion of a session delivered at The 2011 Corporate Image and Branding Conference. IBM and Brand Logic discuss new ways to engage stakeholders in the brand.

254. Revolutionizing Talent Selection in Emerging Markets: Part 2

     05 April, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will discuss how to select appropriate talent, develop a compelling employment brand, create community connections and rely upon local leaders to identify talent in emerging markets.

256. Developing an Effective Global Partnership between Service Provider and Offshorers

     30 March, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     Participants will learn firsthand how to deal with the myriad issues that can threaten to derail a global offshoring implementation project. The discussions will focus on hands-on, detailed information about the main elements of this partnership, including the governance arrangements between provider and client and the “follow-the-sun” service delivery concept employed in this project

258. Knowledge Transfer in the Digital Age: Crossing Boundaries: Part 3

     30 March, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This three-part KnowlEdge Series examines how social media and other digital tools can be integrated with current learning and knowledge management practices to expand the depth, breadth, and flow of learning and knowledge across an organization with remarkable efficiency.

260. Revolutionizing Talent Selection in Emerging Markets: Part 1

     29 March, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will discuss how to evaluate your approach to organization development – the structure and processes that guide talent decisions- and explore how to define and implement talent management in the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China.

262. Coaching: Today’s Critical Leadership Skill for Engaging and Retaining Key Talent

     25 March, 2011 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss why it is crucial that leaders at all levels learn and apply the skills necessary to conduct effective coaching conversations.

264. Knowledge Transfer in the Digital Age: Crossing Boundaries: Part 2

     24 March, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This three-part KnowlEdge Series examines how social media and other digital tools can be integrated with current learning and knowledge management practices to expand the depth, breadth, and flow of learning and knowledge across an organization with remarkable efficiency.

266. Shared Services

     23 March, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will include discussion of key themes from The 2010 Shared Services Conference which was themed: “Driving Strategic Value and Leveraging Growth Capabilities in a Changing World.”

268. Enterprise Risk Management

     23 March, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide discussion of and video clips from The 2010 Enterprise Risk Management Conference. Topics include: the new risk governance focus of boards and risk technology systems.

270. Organization Design

     22 March, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will include discussion of key themes from The 2010 Organization Design Conference. Special attention will be paid to “Building Internal Organization Design Capability.”

272. Succession Management

     22 March, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will include video clips and live discussion of a session delivered at The 2010 Succession Management Conference. Executives will explain the basics of succession management. This session is appropriate for managers new to the field or those from other fields who need to know the basics.

274. The Leader as Coach: Improving the Coaching and Collaboration Skills of Leaders in Asia

     17 March, 2011 08:00 AM CST [08:00], 09:00 PM HKT [21:00], 06:30 PM IST [18:30], 09:00 PM SGT [21:00] | 18 March, 2011 12:00 AM EST [00:00] | | Special Webcast

     Learn from FedEx’s experience working with executives and managers to develop the important skills needed in a lean, fast moving and innovative organization in today’s Asia. A key insight and requirement for success is that the initiative must be top down, as role modeling is a necessary driver of success in these areas.

276. Knowledge Transfer in the Digital Age: Crossing Boundaries: Part 1

     16 March, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This three-part KnowlEdge Series examines how social media and other digital tools can be integrated with current learning and knowledge management practices to expand the depth, breadth, and flow of learning and knowledge across an organization with remarkable efficiency.

278. European View Q1, 2011

     16 March, 2011 02:00 PM CET [14:00], 02:00 PM CET [14:00], 01:00 PM GMT [13:00], 02:00 PM CET [14:00], 02:00 PM CET [14:00] | Economics Watch

     The Conference Board’s Jean-Claude Manini, Senior Economist Europe and special guests, will review the current forecast for Europe, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

280. Total Rewards in Asia: Building an Integrated Strategy for Attracting and Retaining Talent: Part 2

     15 March, 2011 09:00 PM HKT [21:00], 06:30 PM IST [18:30] | 16 March, 2011 12:00 AM EST [00:00] | | KnowlEdge Series

     This webcast will include case studies on effective Total Rewards from companies with experience researching, developing and managing total rewards programs.

282. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     08 March, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

284. Green Jobs: What are They? Where are They?

     03 March, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will address:

     • Green jobs: Saving energy and creating energy
     • The state of green jobs across the nation
     • Retooling workers for green jobs; what do we need to do?

286. Total Rewards in Asia: Building an Integrated Strategy for Attracting and Retaining Talent: Part 1

     01 March, 2011 10:00 PM HKT [22:00], 07:30 PM IST [19:30] | 02 March, 2011 01:00 AM EST [01:00] | | KnowlEdge Series

     The first session will provide an overview of Total Rewards and current thinking on best practices

288. Diversity & Inclusion and Men: Part 3

     23 February, 2011 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Men of color remain underrepresented in the leadership ranks of most US corporations. Often, the careers of high potential men of color are derailed long before they reach the top of their organizations. What can men of color and organizations do to prevent this exodus? What tactics and strategies can be used to reverse this trend?

290. Can America Do it Again? Building a New National Growth Agenda

     17 February, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     Join this webcast for an analysis of U.S. productivity performance relative to that of other major economies, advanced and emerging.

292. Diversity & Inclusion and Men: Part 2

     16 February, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Through this discussion, we will work to explore and understand the experience of today’s working fathers in their roles both as worker and parent.

294. Asia Q1, 2011

     16 February, 2011 10:30 AM CST [10:30], 10:00 PM IST [22:00] | 17 February, 2011 03:30 AM EST [03:30], 12:30 AM HKT [00:30], 12:30 AM SGT [00:30] | | Economics Watch

     Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bart van Ark will be joined by Bill Adams, Resident Economist at The Conference Board’s China Center in Beijing and special guests to review the current forecast for China, the Asia-Pacific Region and India, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

296. Executive Compensation

     11 February, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast contains video clips and discussion of:

     • What Shareholders Really Want from Compensation Committees
     • Look Before You Leap: Learnings from the Last Round of Proxy Filings

298. Human Capital Metrics

     10 February, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast contains video clips of senior executives discussing human capital analytics as a tool that can be leveraged to better manage risk and quantify workforce decisions with ROI.

300. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     09 February, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

302. Diversity & Inclusion and Men: Part 1

     09 February, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This webcast will focus on creating an environment where white men can deliver better business results by building more effective relationships with staff and customers who are women and/or people of color.

304. The Uneven Recovery: A Regional Economic Outlook with Focus on Labor Markets

     02 February, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     The Conference Board economists will use proprietary data as well as other sources to present an economic outlook for the U.S. and its various regions. The webcast will focus in particular on labor market conditions.

306. Housing Markets: The Continuing Story of Bubble and Bust: Part 3

     27 January, 2011 09:30 AM EST [09:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     China is the leading economic engine pulling the global economy. In addition to its industrial growth, China is experiencing a spectacular boom in real estate construction with prices that continue to escalate, reaching record levels in 2010. Does this furious growth mask underlying weakness in the economy?

308. Learning @ the Speed of Global Business

     27 January, 2011 12:30 PM EST [12:30] | Special Webcast

     How can a firm bring its best knowledge to bear on emerging business opportunities faster than the speed of global business?

310. Succession Management

     26 January, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast contains video clips of senior executives from Prudential Financial discussing what it takes to identify and prepare leaders for pivotal roles.

312. Housing Markets: The Continuing Story of Bubble and Bust: Part 2

     20 January, 2011 09:30 AM EST [09:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     Have home prices in the developed economies found a bottom, or is there a likelihood of further price declines?

314. Employee Mobility Issues, Policies and Trends in Asia-Pacific

     | Special Webcast

     In this webcast we will share the results of a recent survey by The Conference Board on the latest issues, policies and trends in mobility in Asia-Pacific, and discuss regional policies in the region and the success of the options that have been tried.

316. Mobilize Your Organization: Digital Media Go Mainstream in Support of Corporate Functions PT 3

     19 January, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Explore how digital media are ‘going mainstream’ and becoming an integral part of the core functions of corporations.

318. Total Reward: Compensation, Benefits and Beyond Part 2

     18 January, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Companies are talking about Total Reward as a program to retain and motivate employees but what does it actually mean and how are companies using it?

320. The Role of Housing Markets in Global Economic Boom, Bust and Recovery: Part 1

     13 January, 2011 09:30 AM EST [09:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     What does the near-term outlook hold for the housing market and global recovery?

322. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     11 January, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

     Tax Deal Will Boost U.S. GDP in 2011, but Will It Last?

324. Total Reward: Compensation, Benefits and Beyond Part 1

     11 January, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Companies are talking about Total Reward as a program to retain and motivate employees but what does it actually mean and how are companies using it?

326. European View Q4, 2010

     15 December, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

     In this final quarterly Economics Webcast for 2010, European Senior Economist, Jean-Claude Manini will be joined by The Conference Board’s Chief Economist, Bart van Ark, to discuss the short and long term outlook.

328. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     08 December, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

330. Mobilize Your Organization: Digital Media Go Mainstream in Support of Corporate Functions

     08 December, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Explore how digital media are ‘going mainstream’ and becoming an integral part of the core functions of corporations.

332. Corporate Community Involvement

     03 December, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast contains video clips of Campbell Soup CEO, Doug Conant, discussing Corporate Social Responsibility and Monsanto Fund President, Deborah Patterson discussing “Building a Strong Reputation.”

334. Risk Oversight Best Practices: What Directors Want and Need to Know

     02 December, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how boards provide effective oversight through pushing for a deep understanding of key risks, taking ownership to improve risk management in the organization and assuring that risk plans are up to date and ready to be acted on.

336. Lean Six Sigma: Improving Performance of Business Support Functions

     02 December, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Special Webcast

     A combination of Lean and Six Sigma provides the tools and techniques to accommodate and enhance a wide variety of internal customer relationships throughout the value chain and to create business improvements on an ongoing basis.

338. Leadership Development

     02 December, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast contains video clips of Booz Allen Hamilton CEO, Dr. Ralph Shrader, discussing what it takes to develop leaders who capture the hearts and minds of followers. Leadership and Talent Management executives comment on the issues raised.

340. Mobilize Your Organization: Digital Media Go Mainstream in Support of Corporate Functions

     01 December, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Explore how digital media are ‘going mainstream’ and becoming an integral part of the core functions of corporations.

342. Growing Talent for Succession: What Every Mid-Market Firm (and Larger Firms, Too) Should Know!

     18 November, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     In this webcast, researchers and practitioners Barbara Galli and Eliska Meyers will discuss some of the highlights of The Conference Board’s recent report “Growing Talent for Succession,” with a special emphasis on the relevance of their findings for mid-market firms

344. Asia Q4, 2010

     18 November, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | Economics Watch

     In this edition of The Conference Board’s quarterly webcast for Asia-Pacific and India, we focus on the risks and opportunities for continued and sustained growth in the region.

346. Shared Responsibility: New Governance Requirements and Corporate Executive Roles

     16 November, 2010 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This three-part KnowlEdge Series will focus both on the governance responsibilities of boards of directors and on the functional and operational responsibilities of corporate staff who provide support to the board or board committees as they address these changed requirements.

348. Global Business Growth in Emerging Markets and the Energy, Climate and Sustainability Nexus

     11 November, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This two-part series will include discussions with experts on the increasing impact of global growth on the short and longer term business environment and executives from global companies immersed in the on-the-ground risks and opportunities connected with investment in emerging markets.

350. The Human and Economic Cost of Climate Change: Assets at Risk

     11 November, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss:

     • The built environment: physical assets at risk
     • Water supplies, crops and food security
     • Human health impacts
     • Innovative adaptation strategies

352. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     10 November, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

354. Revitalizing Your Customer Loyalty Program

     10 November, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     As companies emerge from the recession and assess the value of satisfaction/loyalty programs, they are looking for ways to reduce costs and increase value. Learn how companies are reassessing and rethinking their strategies in this new environment.

356. The HR Challenge in Emerging Markets

     04 November, 2010 11:30 PM EST [23:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     This two part webcast will examine key factors that concern global HR practitioners

358. Digital Life in Rapid Growth & Emerging Markets

     04 November, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This three-part KnowlEdge Series will look at the consumer in a range of emerging markets where global companies are focusing their expectations for growth. Hosted by Lynn Franco, Director of The Conference Board’s Consumer Research Center, these programs will feature up-to-date economic forecasts for emerging economies, with high level research on consumer behavior and trends from TNS.

360. American Workers Delaying Retirement: How Many, Who, Where and Why? Why Should Business be Concerned

     04 November, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss:

     • Existing knowledge on trends in retirement age over time and the impact of the financial crisis on retirement.
     • Results of a proprietary Conference Board survey that indicates how many American workers are delaying retirement, who is delaying and why.
     • The potential business and macro implications of the trends.

362. The Endless Search for Advantage: Supply Chain in Emerging Markets

     03 November, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This two-part KnowlEdge Series program will examine current issues related from the perspective of companies experiencing the pressures of expansion in emerging economies.

364. Sustainability Reporting in Asia: Trends, Branding and Competition

     03 November, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss why GRI is gaining ground, especially among mainstream financial institutions, how GRI helps companies manage and measure their sustainability strategies, the opportunities and risks of greater transparency and growing stakeholder demands, and the future of integrated reporting and how this will impact corporate management and investor behavior.

366. Shared Responsibility: New Governance Requirements and Corporate Executive Roles

     02 November, 2010 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This three-part KnowlEdge Series will focus both on the governance responsibilities of boards of directors and on the functional and operational responsibilities of corporate staff who provide support to the board or board committees as they address these changed requirements.

368. The BRIC Countries, with a Special Focus on China

     02 November, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This three-part KnowlEdge Series will look at the consumer in a range of emerging markets where global companies are focusing their expectations for growth. Hosted by Lynn Franco, Director of The Conference Board’s Consumer Research Center, these programs will feature up-to-date economic forecasts for emerging economies, with high level research on consumer behavior and trends from TNS.

370. Education is a Strategic Issue: National Security and Workforce Quality

     01 November, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss what America’s military can tell us about the workforce readiness of America’s youth

372. Global Business Growth in Emerging Markets and the Energy, Climate and Sustainability Nexus

     28 October, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This two-part series will include discussions with experts on the increasing impact of global growth on the short and longer term business environment and executives from global companies immersed in the on-the-ground risks and opportunities connected with investment in emerging markets.

374. The Endless Search for Advantage: Supply Chain in Emerging Markets

     27 October, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This two-part KnowlEdge Series program will examine current issues related from the perspective of companies experiencing the pressures of expansion in emerging economies

376. Influence Tracking: Exploring the Complex Conversation between Audience and Brand

     26 October, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     Join us as we examine the current state of play in market research, new models and tools available to marketing teams, and what we are learning about the evolving world of market research.

378. The HR Challenge in Emerging Markets

     21 October, 2010 11:30 PM EST [23:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     This two part webcast will examine key factors that concern global HR practitioners

380. Finding Talent in the Current and Future Workforce

     20 October, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will contrast how the labor markets in various countries and regions have changed in the last two and a half years.

382. Integrating Returning Veterans into the Civilian Workforce: The Challenges and Opportunities

     20 October, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the population of returning Veterans and the value and the scope of talent within this group.

384. Diversity and Inclusion

     19 October, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes webcast features highlights from two sessions (“Defining Success Beyond Representation” and “A Global Mindset for a Global Networked Economy”) delivered at The Conference Board 2010 Diversity & Inclusion Conference.

386. Executive Compensation

     18 October, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast contains video clips and discussion of “What the Board Needs/ Wants from HR,” delivered by Paul R. Charron, Chairman of the Board, Campbell Soup Company at The Conference Board 2010 Executive Compensation Conference.

388. Corporate Political Activity in the Post Citizen’s United Era

     14 October, 2010 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | Special Webcast

     Key findings from The Conference Board’s new handbook on corporate political activity can help companies navigate recent and impending legislation, avoid pitfalls, and explore emerging best practices

390. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     13 October, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

392. Employee Engagement is Everyone’s Business

     13 October, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will provide insights into how companies can use employee engagement research to inform not just their HR and talent management strategies, but also their non-HR business plans that span out across the rest of the organization as well. .

394. Global Economic Shifts and the New Reality for HR

     05 October, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This 2-part KnowlEdge Series will explore the macro trends that are transforming the business environment in both mature and emerging markets and how HR leaders in two global companies, in different sectors, are responding to these new challenges.

396. Tough Choices for Policy Makers and the Likely Impact on Mid-Market Companies

     29 September, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Economics Watch

     Please join The Conference Board’s Kathy Bostjancic and Ken Goldstein as they discuss recent work on escape strategies from the debt crisis and the likely effect these tough choices will have on mid-market companies.

398. Global Economic Shifts and the New Reality for HR

     28 September, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This 2-part KnowlEdge Series will explore the macro trends that are transforming the business environment in both mature and emerging markets and how HR leaders in two global companies, in different sectors, are responding to these new challenges.

400. China’s Property Bubble: Origins, Prospects and Risks

     28 September, 2010 09:30 AM EST [09:30] | Special Webcast

     China is experiencing a huge and potentially dangerous property bubble in residential real estate, particularly in tier one cities. After real estate bubbles in the US and Europe triggered a global recession in 2008-2009, will China’s real estate bubble threaten a repeat? Join us to learn about recent original research on China’s real estate market by The Conference Board’s economists and analysts.

402. Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Can the EPA Do It?

     23 September, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     The reality of EPA action opens a variety of scenarios for business that are very different from what was envisioned under a cap and trade bill, including litigation, economic impacts and compliance challenges.

404. Economics Watch - European View: 3rd Quarter

     22 September, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

     This quarterly Economics Webcast is an exclusive service for The Conference Board’s member companies. It will be useful for executives in multiple functions who are interested in understanding the economic drivers of their business. These include senior executives, operational managers and those in finance, planning, marketing and sales.

406. Catastrophes and Human Failure: Assessing Risk, Building Plans and Preparing to Face Extreme Events

     16 September, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss what underlies the increase in catastrophic losses and how we can do a better job at assessing these risks and characterizing the uncertainties surrounding these estimates.

408. Supplier Relationship Management

     16 September, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Supplier Relationship Management Conference (June, 2010).

410. Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability

     15 September, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Conference (June, 2010).

412. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     14 September, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

414. Work Life

     13 September, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Work Life Conference (March, 2010).

416. Executive Compensation

     26 August, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Executive Compensation Conference (June, 2010).

418. Leadership Development

     25 August, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Leadership Development Conference (May, 2010).

420. Post Merger Integration

     24 August, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Post Merger Integration Conference (May, 2010).

422. Asia Perspective: 3rd Quarter

     18 August, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | Economics Watch

     This webcast will specifically address the drivers of currency appreciation in Emerging Asia and how this will change the business environment in coming years.

424. The Materiality of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance

     12 August, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     In this webcast we will have an in-depth discussion on the meaning of materiality, how it has evolved (and continues to evolve) in financial reporting and how this can, or cannot, apply effectively to materiality determination of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk

426. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     10 August, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

428. Increased Organizational Agility through Online Communities

     29 July, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This final session will examine a company that used social media and other digital applications to create teams and integrate cultures after a major transition.

430. Social Media as a Force-Multiplier for Knowledge Transfer

     22 July, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will discuss internal uses of digital media for large companies to remain agile enough to recognize and embrace new opportunities

432. Embracing the Mobile Web For Business Transformation

     15 July, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will present a case study from a company that has transformed its core business model by empowering consumers through the innovative use of digital media.

434. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     13 July, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

436. Recovery in China’s Workforce

     12 July, 2010 11:30 PM EST [23:30] | Special Webcast

     The webcast will focus on The Conference Board’s labor and demographic projections for China and draw connections between the data and the business challenges that our members face

438. Strategic Workforce Planning Across National Boundaries (Part 2)

     30 June, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will examine enterprise-wide implementation of SWP. Hear how Swiss-based cement manufacturer Holcim conducts global workforce planning, while allowing for local differences across national borders.

440. Women’s Leadership Design

     30 June, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Women’s Leadership Design Conference (April, 2010). Video footage of the conference will set context for live questions and answers with the presenter.

442. Corporate Communications and Web 2.0

     30 June, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Corporate Communication and Web 2.0 Conference (May, 2010). Video footage of the Conference will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

444. Strategic Workforce Planning Across National Boundaries (Part 1)

     23 June, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will explore one company uses SWP to attract and retain the right talent in China and develop capability with across the organization.

446. The Future of Energy: The Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy

     23 June, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     As the public and private sectors begin to explore the transition to a low-carbon company, executives are wondering about the challenges and promises of such a transition. Join experts who understand the issues and have an incumbent’s point of view on the

448. Innovation Begins with Creative Employees

     22 June, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will focus on how companies are getting involved in arts education as a way to support development of necessary skills for the 21st Century workforce.

450. Recovery in Europe’s Workforce: Implications for the Labor Market and Talent Management Strategies

     21 June, 2010 12:00 PM EST [12:00] | Special Webcast

     The webcast will provide insights for executives that help them internalize the larger labor market conditions related to their company’s business and bottom line.

452. Investors: Will Capital Markets Finance the Agenda?

     17 June, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will discuss the regulations, policies, and market factors that promote a low carbon economy, their effects on carbon intensive activities, and their impact on companies’ competitive positioning.

454. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     13 June, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

456. European View: 2nd Quarter

     13 June, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

     This 30 minute webcast offers executives timely insights into the European operating environment, including the latest data from The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the Euro Area and nine other countries/regions.

458. Producers: How to Drive Low-Carbon Production?

     10 June, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     This webcast will focus on Producers: How to Drive Low Carbon Production? Guests will discuss how the architecture of incentives impacts energy production and consumption, as well as how this architecture may need to change if the Copenhagen targets are to go from wish to reality.

460. The Employee Healthcare Workshop

     09 June, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Employee Healthcare Pre-Conference Workshop, held in February and March, 2010. Video footage of the session will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

462. Social Media Meet-up

     08 June, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Social Media Meet-up (April, 2010). Video footage of two headline presentations will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

464. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Future of Integrated Reporting

     07 June, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss why GRI is gaining ground, especially among mainstream financial institutions and how GRI helps companies manage and measure their sustainability strategies.

466. Part 3: The Supreme Court and Free Speech

     03 June, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

468. Innovation: The Hidden Driver of Company Profit and National Competitiveness

     03 June, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast describes the state of the art in the measurement of intangible capital and its contribution to economic growth, with comparisons of intangible investment in eleven advanced economies.

470. Part 2: The Supreme Court and Free Speech

     27 May, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

472. Asia Perspective: 2nd Quarter

     26 May, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | Economics Watch

     This edition will examine the short term prospects for non-inflationary growth in the major markets in the Asia-Pacific region and India, and link those with the medium term prospects of a structural shift towards a greater emphasis on domestic and regional growth rather than global dynamics.

474. Building a Company-Wide Forecasting Process: A Case Study

     25 May, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Learn how one company is building and maintaining a planning structure that constructs consistent data sets, monitors the accuracy and usefulness of forecasts over time, and communicates the results in clear language to the board and throughout the organization.

476. Recovery in the U.S. Workforce: Implications for the Labor Market and Talent Management Strategies

     24 May, 2010 12:00 PM EST [12:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss what needs to happen for full labor market recovery, and provide some thoughts about what to look for in the coming months.

478. Applying the Indicator Methodology to Business Forecasting

     20 May, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session gives specific and practical techniques for identifying relevant and reliable indicators for industries and determining if they are coincident or leading.

480. Creating Forecasts that Add Up AND Amount to Something

     18 May, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will show types of macroeconomic and industry data that can be useful in business forecasting, how to use coincident and leading indicators for your sector, and data analysis practices and available software that can help develop better quality forecasts and plans.

482. Syndicating High-Value Enterprise Content Across the Web

     18 May, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     Join the editors of two innovative online publishing sites – The New Yorker and Turner – to learn how they have been reinventing publishing, and how you can apply their thinking to managing and publishing your corporate content.

484. Part 3: The Changing Face of Shareholder Activism

     13 May, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This KnowlEdge Series presents timely information from The Conference Board’s new set of resources on shareholder activism, including The Shareholder Activism Report and Resource Portal, which provide support to board members and investment managers seeking to assess, engage and respond to shareholder activism.

486. Customer Experience Management

     12 May, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Customer Experience Management Conference (March, 2010). Video footage of two headline presentations will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

488. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     11 May, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

490. Working Through the Downturn: Human Capital Policies that Focus on the Long Term in Hard Times

     10 May, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will examine two companies that have taken a long term approach to managing their workforce.

492. Part 2: The Changing Face of Shareholder Activism

     06 May, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This KnowlEdge Series presents timely information from The Conference Board’s new set of resources on shareholder activism, including The Shareholder Activism Report and Resource Portal, which provide support to board members and investment managers seeking to assess, engage and respond to shareholder activism.

494. Understanding the SEC Climate Change Guidance

     04 May, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will explore the implications of SEC guidance for corporate measurement and reporting on climate change risks and how this can improve corporate investor relations.

496. Part 1: The Changing Face of Shareholder Activism

     29 April, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This KnowlEdge Series presents timely information from The Conference Board’s new set of resources on shareholder activism, including The Shareholder Activism Report and Resource Portal, which provide support to board members and investment managers seeking to assess, engage and respond to shareholder activism.

498. Key Findings from The 2010 Philanthropy Agenda Survey

     28 April, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     Join the report’s author, Carolyn Cavicchio, for a pre-release look at the report’s findings.

500. Maximising the Value and Effectiveness of Employee Networks

     22 April, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     With minimal resources supporting D&I initiatives across Asia, how can companies extend the reach and impact of their policies, practices and programs? Employee Networks provide a powerful and far-reaching means for expanding scope. What are the challenges and barriers as well as the best practices when considering the use of Employee Networks?

502. Senior Sales Executive

     22 April, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2010 Senior Sales Executive Conference (February, 2010). Video footage of two headline presentations will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

504. A Jobless Recovery? What is Happening to Productivity and Employment in Small- and Mid-Market Firms

     21 April, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Economics Watch

     This webcast will set the stage for a discussion of productivity & employment in Mid-Market firms by giving listeners a general introduction to where we are in the economy, followed by a more detailed consideration of some of the trends in employment and productivity growth in small - and mid-sized enterprises.

506. How to more engage leaders as champions for your D&I Initiative

     15 April, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     Making the business case for D&I and connecting diversity and inclusion to the bottom line

508. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     13 April, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

510. Investors: will capital markets finance the agenda?

     07 April, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Climate Change: Getting the Incentives Right

512. Enterprise Risk Management

     31 March, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2009 Enterprise Risk Management Conference (October, 2009). Video footage of two headline presentations will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

514. Consumers: what will change consumer behavior?

     31 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     The second session explores which incentives have the potential to change consumer behavior toward a lower carbon intensive path

516. Applying the Right Metrics

     30 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will discuss the metrics to judge the effectiveness of global supply chains

518. Organizing for Innovation: Strategies for a 4G World

     25 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session features a company that is redefining and redesigning its business model to adapt to the new reality.

520. The Changing Productivity Story: Trends in Productivity, Employment, and Growth

     25 March, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the differences in productivity as we emerge from the recession.

522. Producers: how to drive low carbon production?

     24 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     The discussion will explore the role of a price on carbon and additional policies, such as energy or fuel efficiency standards in lowering the carbon intensity of economic activity.

524. Human Capital Metrics

     23 March, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes webcast will provide highlights of The 2009 Human Capital Metrics Conference (November, 2009). Video footage of two headline presentations will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

526. Alternative Unwired Futures: How Do you Know Where to Place Your Bets?

     18 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will explore possible scenarios for the unwired future, the implications of each for organizations and industries, and how to identify and evaluate the impact of this new world on your business

528. Senior Marketing Executive

     17 March, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast provided highlights of The 2009 Senior Marketing Executive Conference (November, 2009). Video footage of two headline presentations set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

530. Shared Services

     16 March, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2009 Shared Services Conference (November, 2009). Video footage of two headline presentations will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

532. The Building Blocks of a Global Supply Chain

     16 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will discuss the building blocks of a global supply chain

534. Asia Perspective: 1st Quarter

     16 March, 2010 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | Economics Watch

     This quarterly version for the Asia-Pacific region, China and India provides an update by our Chief Economist, Bart van Ark, on the economic outlook for developing Asia in the light of recent global trends.

536. Diversity and Product Development: Driving Growth for the Business

     11 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will explore how can R & D, Product Development, Innovation and other business partners can better utilize their D&I to access new talent, new ideas and new markets.

538. Wireless—the impact of the 4G revolution could be bigger than the Internet

     10 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Co-Host Scott Snyder will make the case that we are about to see a major shift in the current wireless systems model, creating disruption across the entire value chain with distributed, self-organizing wireless users gaining more primary control over future services and how they deliver value.

540. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     09 March, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

542. Partnering with Marketing to Leverage the Investment in D&I

     04 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Whether expanding into a new market, launching a new product or rebranding a core product, or communicating with old customers or attracting new ones, diversity & inclusion can and should play a key role in how an organization approaches this work

544. Social Media

     03 March, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes webcast will provide highlights of The 2009 Social Media Conference (October, 2009). Video footage of two headline presentations will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

546. Financial Sector Reform

     03 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     As attention turns from healthcare to reform of the financial sector, what are the issues and the likely shape of the reform agenda?

548. The New Economic Reality – How One Company is Adapting

     02 March, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session discusses how companies are changing their supply networks in the context of the economic recovery

550. HR and D&I: A Common Goal, Different Paths

     25 February, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     In this session, we identify some of the barriers to full participation of D&I in the overall business strategy and speak with an organization that has overcome them to create a partnership between HR and D&I to benefit the business.

552. Extending Your Brand to Employees

     24 February, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2009 Extending Your Brand to Employees Conference (November, 2009).

554. Global Monetary Policy and Interest Rates: What Will the Timing Be?

     24 February, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     The unprecedented degree of global monetary policy coordination was successful in staving off a second Great Depression. However, now attention must focus on how and when central banks will unwind their special liquidity measures.

556. Corporate Security, Busd Crisis Managementiness Continuity an

     23 February, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes Webcast will provide highlights of The 2009 Corporate Security, Business Continuity and Crisis Management Conference (October, 2009).

558. Fiscal Policy and Taxes: Are There Winners and Losers in 2010?

     17 February, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     In light of the massive fiscal budget deficits and rising debt levels facing the U.S., what key fiscal policy initiatives do we expect to see in President Obama’s upcoming 2011 fiscal budget – who will the winners and losers be?

560. European View: 1st Quarter

     17 February, 2010 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

     This 30-minute webcast offers executives timely insights into the European operating environment, including the latest data from The Conference Board Leading Economic Indexes for the Euro Area and nine other countries/regions.

562. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     09 February, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

564. Succession Management

     03 February, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This Conference KeyNotes webcast will provide highlights of The 2009 Succession Management Conference (October, 2009). Video footage of two headline presentations will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

566. Emerging Climate Change Directives from Copenhagen: What does it Mean for Global Business?

     14 January, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     In this webcast, we will hear first-hand impressions of the Copenhagen meeting and how the meeting results will impact global business in the near term.

568. The Conference Board Economics Watch™

     14 January, 2010 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

570. Leadership Development

     10 December, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This webcast will include video footage of two headline presentations that will set the context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

572. Network Power: Enabling Teams in the Virtual World

     09 December, 2009 05:00 AM GMT [05:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     The social media channels that are breaking down structural barriers and enabling revolution are proving to be a powerful tool for building both formal and ad hoc teams within organizations.

574. Institutionalizing Results: Solving Problems/Moving On

     07 December, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will look at how, using global team, P&G innovated a whole new manufacturing process in order to build – and maintain – their competitive position in Latin America.

576. Strategic Outsourcing

     03 December, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This webcast will provide highlights of The 2009 Strategic Outsourcing Conference (September, 2009). Video footage of two headline presentations will set context for live questions and answers with the presenters.

578. U.S. Climate Change Strategies without a Clear Legislative Signal

     02 December, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast includes an overview of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding for GHG emissions, an update of vehicle emissions regulation and standard development, and a discussion of regional cap and trade programs without a federally mandated scheme.

580. Redefining “We”: Identifying, Enlisting and Engaging Team Members across Functions, Time and Space

     01 December, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will address the human and technical issues related to building and leading an effective cross-functional global team.

582. Changing Borders: International Volunteer Programs

     19 November, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     For global companies committed to truly global programs, how can non-U.S. employees be more engaged in the company’s community involvement efforts?

584. Carbon Pricing and its Effects on Corporate Value and the Competitive Landscape

     19 November, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     What will be the new sources of advantage and disadvantage in the low-carbon era that has begun?

586. Assessing Your Employee Value Proposition against Key Engagement Factors

     17 November, 2009 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will explore how companies can asess their current EVP for those in critical roles against measures of Employee Engagement and the expectations of key employees.

588. Changing Demographics:  Volunteerism to Engage a Younger Workforce

     12 November, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     How do younger workers differ from their older counterparts when it comes to volunteering? How can they best be engaged?

590. How Real? How Soon? Where Carbon Pricing Efforts Stand

     12 November, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

592. Understanding the Dynamics of Employee Engagement

     10 November, 2009 11:30 AM EST [11:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     The goal of this session is to help companies in Asia identify, monitor and understand the dynamics of employee engagement with this vital segment of your workforce.

594. Changing Content: Skills-Based and Capacity-Building Volunteerism

     05 November, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will discuss skills-based and capacity-building volunteerism programs

596. Corporate Governance Best Practices for Talent

     29 October, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     From the shareholders’ perspective, what are best practices for the highly sensitive issues of executive compensation, CEO succession? How can transparency and communication around these issues be improved?

598. Pressure Points for Boards: Improving Directors' Performance in Times of Financial Stress

     28 October, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast offers a concise summary of the key areas boards need to address to meet rapidly evolving expectations.

600. Investing in Learning during Feast or Famine

     27 October, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss strategies to develop exceptional learning and development initiatives regardless of the economic climate.

602. Shared Services as a Strategic Asset in the Downturn and Beyond

     21 October, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     During this webcast, our panelists will share how participants can maximize their current delivery of services and where they can increase value to their businesses beyond cost reductions.

604. The Dynamics of Waxman-Markey in the Senate this Fall: Will it Pass?

     20 October, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the viability of the House’s bill (ACES) and a possible legislative timeline in the context of other major legislative initiatives.

606. The Power of the Board in Engaging the Organization

     15 October, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Discover how Cisco is preparing a pool of successors to the CEO role based on potential future business models.

608. China-Led Integration of Asian Economies—An Opportunity or Threat?

     15 October, 2009 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     With the fall off in export demand from the US and EU, China has been focused on expanding trade relationships in Asia and other emerging markets.

610. Social Media’s Silver Lining

     06 October, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the approaches, tactics, and business cases for mining the silver lining of social media, thereby creating productivity-enhancing practices that can advance their own businesses.

612. Corporate Governance Best Practices for Talent Management

     01 October, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     What data is the Board likely to require and what are the relevant issues around transparency and accountability they will be looking for?

614. China and the Global Crisis—the Inside Story

     30 September, 2009 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     China arguably has the right conditions and tools to achieve world-leading recovery. However, the stimulus programs and measures embrace some old centrist formulae that may not work for today’s China and/or amidst the current global backdrop.

616. The Conference Board’s 2009 Corporate Contributions Report –
     Pre-Release of Key Findings

     29 September, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     The Conference Board’s annual Corporate Contributions Survey is the oldest and largest survey of charitable giving by major U.S.–based companies.

618. Tracking the Shadow Workforce

     29 September, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     The session will focus on why companies need to get a better handle on how managers use contractors, and how companies go about doing so using SWP and ERM.

620. Managing Human Capital Risk

     15 September, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

622. Alliances during the Downturn and Beyond: Leveraging Partnerships for Innovation and Growth

     10 September, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will offer participants insights on best practices for leveraging alliances for collaborative innovation.

624. Can They Take It? Productivity, Overtime and the Mature Worker

     21 July, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will help participants to learn from The Conference Board's Mature Workforce Initiative how to assess, motivate, and monitor the productivity of their older workers.

626. Positioning for Growth in Better Economic Times

     30 June, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will help Human Resource Executives better understand the human capital drivers of successful restructuring and key considerations throughout the phases of restructuring.

628. Achieving Growth Through Innovation for Sustainability

     30 June, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session discussed where growth, innovation and sustainability intersect.

630. Succession Management—Strategies in Times of Crisis

     25 June, 2009 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will show participants how to expand their perceptions and approaches to consider the rapidly changing environment, and the significant part that succession planning can play in a company’s talent management strategies

632. Business Models and Sustainability

     25 June, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session discussed winning and losing business models in a sustainable enterprise world

634. Business Ethics and Compliance–Effective Best Practices in Challenging Times

     24 June, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how maintaining an effective program in these challenging times requires us to make the most of existing resources.

636. A Green Competitive Landscape: Winners and Losers

     24 June, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session discussed what sustainability means for business, how the rules of the playing field are being redesigned and the post-crisis landscape for sustainability.

638. Corporate Contributions in Hard Times: How Companies are Managing the Economic Downturn

     23 June, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will go beyond the statistics and hear directly from companies on how they are adjusting their contributions programs in response to the current economic downturn

640. When the Thaw Comes, How Different Will Your Workforce Be?

     18 June, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session draws on The Conference Board’s ongoing research on labor markets and strategic workforce planning to help companies develop strategies and plans to deal with both short and longer term effects of the economic downturn and the structural changes that are affecting the labor markets and your workforce.

642. Second Generation Service Innovation

     17 June, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     In the fourth and final session we will follow a successful company that had a legacy service product come under pressure from disruptive innovation on the outside.

644. No One is Leaving! Lack of Natural Turnover and Workforce Composition, Morale and Effectiveness

     11 June, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session takes a look at the ripple effects of delayed retirement, lack of workforce mobility and changing demographics on the workplace over the coming years.

646. Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Problem-Solving: Service Innovation in a Professional Services Firm

     10 June, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     One service innovation approach is bringing together multi-disciplinary teams to solve significant business challenges. PwC will share its story of how it solved a well-understood business challenge faced by many finance departments with a team of specialists possessing unique skills for a professional services firm.

648. Designing and Delivering Engaging Competency-Based Inclusion Training

     04 June, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how companies can best work toward a common mission through analyzing the learning outcomes, methodologies, and curriculum elements of their Diversity and inclusion programs.

650. Confronting Survivor Syndrome: Building Engagement through the Downturn

     04 June, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This first part of the KnowlEdge Series will address Survivor Syndrome and other downturn-related factors that are affecting workplace effectiveness now, and threatening the ability of companies to respond quickly to market opportunities as the economy recovers.

652. Videocast-Is Your Company Socially Relevant?

     03 June, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     We will take you beyond what was presented at the "Strategic E-HR Conference" on February 5th in San Diego for a deep dive into the key issues and take away points of the presentation.

654. Wholesale to Retail: Service Innovation in Health Insurance

     03 June, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     In this session, we will review the case of a traditional (B2B) service provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, which has a new (B2C) offering for those who cannot get health insurance through their employers, delivered through shops in malls.

656. Making It Real: Six Key Steps for Winning with On-Boarding Program Redesign Efforts

     02 June, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     In this webcast, participants will learn about the key pillars, phases, and design and implementation steps for an effective on-boarding program that is aligned with business strategy.

658. Beyond H1N1: Getting to Preparedness Excellence

     02 June, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss what we have learned from the H1N1 outbreak that corporate planners need to pay particular attention to.

660. Can Local Consumer Markets Play a Bigger Role?

     28 May, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     From the perspective of a global consumer company, has their view of emerging markets changed? How do consumer companies analyze the opportunities and risks in these markets?

662. The Dynamics of Service Innovation

     27 May, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     During the first session we will sketch the broad perspective on the evolving world of service innovation through IBM’s effort to develop a new business school curriculum centered on "service science, management and information".

664. Video Cast–The Purpose of Coaching in Leadership

     19 May, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

666. Assessing the Opportunities: A Global Manufacturing Perspective

     14 May, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     From the perspective of a global consumer company, has their view of emerging markets changed? How do consumer companies analyze the opportunities and risks in these markets?

668. The Impact of the Economic Downturn on Corporate Giving

     13 May, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how 2009 plans for giving by U.S. companies have been impacted by the global economic crisis.

670. From Rapid Growth to Free Fall: The Turbulent World of Emerging Economies

     07 May, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This first session will look at emerging markets globally and give an overview of how they are faring in the economic downturn from an economic perspective.

672. Internal Best Practices for Social Media

     06 May, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Efforts to harness social media to enhance productivity and innovation often stall on issues of control over the self-organizing nature, potential detrimental use, lack of trust and legal and security issues. What are best practices that can help mitigate these very real concerns?

674. Preparing for Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting in the U.S

     29 April, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     The Conference Board is presenting a webcast dialogue with the EPA to discuss specific aspects of the new forthcoming government regulations on greenhouse gases, and its implications for business including how the data can be used.

676. Jamming: Promoting Productivity and Innovation

     29 April, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

678. Videocast-Succession: Are You Ready? The Leader, the Successor and the Process

     28 April, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     We will take you beyond what was presented at the "Executive Coaching Seminars: Learning from Legends and Thought Leaders" for a deep dive into the key issues and take away points of this timely presentation.

680. Rising Revenues: Diversity in Marketing and Customer Relationship Management

     28 April, 2009 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will explore how Diversity & Inclusion can propel companies' marketing and CRM, thus increasing their sales and customer intimacy.

682. Organization Design: Designing for Effectiveness and Efficiency

     22 April, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how leaders can stratify work to focus limited resources on differentiating capabilities while cutting costs in other "non-strategic" areas.

684. Prioritizing People Investments to Optimize for Today While Preparing for Tomorrow

     21 April, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss why it is more important than ever for organizations to develop or refresh their people strategy to ensure that they protect their critical organizational capabilities as they optimize for today while preparing for the future.

686. Social Media: Dancing with Strangers

     15 April, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     There is no choice. Organizations must engage in social media/networking. But we do have some choices?

688. Maximizing Human Capital: Employees with Disabilities: Building Your Leadership Pipeline

     07 April, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     In this webcast, we investigate best practices for maximizing development and advancement strategies for one particular group of employees: those with disabilities.

690. Videocast-The Neuroscience of Leadership: A New Science for Improving Human Performance

     01 April, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     We will take you beyond what was presented at The Conference Board's 2008 "Leadership Development Conference" for a deep dive into the key issues and take away points of the presentation.

692. Who Controls the Conversation?

     01 April, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Suddenly members of Congress are tweeting each other and the public during a televised Presidential address. How can anyone hope to control the conversation any more? How do we reframe our relationship with internal and external audiences in the face of new technology?

694. Responsible and Defensible: Working with Investors to Define the Process

     31 March, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     What are investors looking for in terms of responsible, effective, transparent pay practices? How is that changing?

696. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Leadership and Narcissism

     25 March, 2009 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will provide guidelines through recent research and practical examples to identify and manage the danger signals of dark-side leadership.

698. Integrating Analytic Capacity into the Human Resources Team

     25 March, 2009 03:00 PM GMT [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This program will address how to build analytic heft with or without the latest technology.

700. The Regulatory Framework: How Has the World Changed?

     24 March, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     In the US, what are the likely changes under the new administration? What will the timetable for implementation be? What are the challenges and opportunities for companies under various scenarios?

702. Rotational Assignments in a Challenging New Environment of Scarcer Resources

     18 March, 2009 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast reviews the components of rotational assignments to identify which are must haves and which are less critical.

704. Defining the Issues in a Highly Charged Environment

     17 March, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session created a holistic process that takes into account the competitive marketplace, effect on performance, the perspectives of investors, management, the board and changing regulatory requirements.

706. Building Cross-Functional Alliances and Competencies

     11 March, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     Building an enterprise-level perspective of the business becomes easier when you are able to look at the organization from various functional points of view. Integrating these points of view into the competencies of the HR team increases the team's relevance to business partners and its potential impact on the business.

708. Managing Employee Engagement through a Generational Lens: What Has Changed?

     03 March, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will use the lens of generational differences, and the common ground that brings the generations together, to help leaders create engaging, positive work environments that foster innovation in this economic downturn.

710. Beyond Intuitive Alignment: Integrating HR Strategy with Overall Business Strategy

     25 February, 2009 03:30 PM EST [15:30] | KnowlEdge Series

     This session will address the issue of ensuring that the HR strategy is derived from the overall strategies of the business. It will discuss the current evidence for how HR, appropriately aligned with the business strategy, can be an integral factor in improved organizational performance.

712. Taking Cost and Liquidity Management to a New Level–Bankruptcy Lessons for the Non-Bankrupt

     24 February, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how companies can navigate the perfect storm of integrating their costs and enterprise cash management structures.

714. Understanding Carbon Cap and Trade Markets-What Managers Need to Know

     24 February, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss existing carbon markets, key players and potential new markets under cap-and-trade.

716. Maximizing Human Capital: Employees with Disabilities-Are New Entrants Really Ready to Work?

     18 February, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00]

     In this webcast, we investigate best practices for maximizing recruitment strategies for one particular group of employees: those with disabilities.

718. Keeping the Faith: Customer Experience Management during a Recession

     18 February, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss ways to mediate pressures to reduce investment in customer experience.

720. Understanding the U.S. Safe Harbor for Legally Transferring Personal Data

     10 February, 2009 10:00 AM EST [10:00]

     This webcast shows participants the advantages and disadvantages of using the Safe Harbor as a legal method for transferring personal data.

722. Social Media: Realizing the Corporate Possibilities

     29 January, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00]

     This webcast is designed to help companies overcome obstacles in social media adoption.

724. The Shared Services/Client Partnership: Creating Value During Challenging Times

     28 January, 2009 11:00 AM EST [11:00]

     This webcast will discuss moving beyond what is in your shared services "four walls" to maximize the end to end process.

726. Managing In and Changing the New Environment

     28 January, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     What is the Wealth Creation Model? What are the types of decision vectors in Marketing, Margins and Productivity that protect long term value? How can they be preserved in difficult economic times?

728. Integrating Training and Capability Development with Talent Management: Collaborative Metrics

     27 January, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This webcast will discuss making the business case for achieving best business results.

730. Change Management and Communication

     22 January, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00]

     This webcast will discuss tactics to develop a decision downloading communication plan.

732. Elevating the Strategic Relevance and Practical Value of HR

     22 January, 2009 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Conference KeyNotes

     This webcast will discuss how to elevate the human resources (HR) role to bring business value to your company.

734. The Government - Business Relationship

     21 January, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     What is the new reality in regard to government/ business interaction? What will be the priorities in the new administration? What can companies do to adapt?

736. The Changing Economic and Business Landscape

     15 January, 2009 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | KnowlEdge Series

     The first session will look at medium term economic scenarios and the factors to watch to determine the course of the economy.

738. Navigating the Politics of Your Organization

     14 January, 2009 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This video webcast will discuss in a new and unique format how an understanding of positive influencing skills is a key to success in today's large organizations as well as how companies can better navigate corporate politics while maintaining integrity.

740. Navigating the Politics of Your Organization

     11 December, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This video webcast will discuss in a new and unique format how an understanding of positive influencing skills is a key to success in today's large organizations as well as how companies can better navigate corporate politics while maintaining integrity.

742. Transforming Your Company

     09 December, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     Hear from three former senior executives about how leading-edge companies are taking advantage of this current economic and business environment and how you can, too.

744. Matrix Management: Maximizing The Value of a Matrix Organization

     09 December, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the conditions under which management should and should not consider introducing a matrix structure.

746. Boards of Directors, Moral Hazard, and Corporate Compliance Programs

     20 November, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will offer participants an overview of moral hazard and it impact on corporate boards in the context of compliance program oversight.

748. Grappling with Remuneration in Emerging Markets

     18 November, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss guidelines for when and how to embody Global Reward framework flexibility for these unusual economies.

750. Leveraging Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability to Realize Breakthroughs in Revenues

     12 November, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will look at how leadership actions, ROI and broader economic measures can improve core business operations and contribute to revenue growth.

752. Leveraging a Top-Talent Workforce

     08 October, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will show participants how a competitive differentiator for their companies lies in the building and leveraging of a top-talent, high-potential workforce to effectively compete in the new global, digital age.

754. Communicating During Uncertainty and Turbulent Times

     24 September, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will focus on how to gain authenticity and relevance when communicating your organizations issues to your stakeholders.

756. Current Issues in Long-Term Incentive Plan Design

     23 September, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast presents essential information to help companies reexamine their plans in the light of new research which indicates a further shift to performance awards.

758. Red to Black: Transformational Cost Management

     18 September, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast discusses key levers to drive transformation, the need for program management and key challenges.

760. Assessing for Leadership Derailment Behaviors

     17 July, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the history surrounding leadership derailment behaviors -- early research, development of a taxonomy of derailment, and ways of assessing derailment.

762. How to Balance Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Diversity

     17 July, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     Participants will be presented with concepts and tools to challenge the status quo, ensure that supplier Diversity has a "seat at the table," and employ methods to build in accountability.

764. The Next Wave of Web 2.0 and Web 3D Powered Communications

     15 July, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast is designed to help business communicators start innovating and rewriting the playbooks of their marketing and communications departments to best utilize the Internet and other forms of social media.

766. Strategic Offshoring Reaches the C-Suite

     15 July, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     The webcast will explore the latest drivers for offshoring and how offshoring can be instrumental in driving corporate transformation through the enterprise.

768. The Pros and Cons of Managing Dual Careers

     09 July, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the latest findings on the rise of women in the global workplace, men's and women's career paths, changing attitudes to family life, and the views of dual-career couples.

770. Engaging Your Global Workforce

     30 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast begins to answer the question of whether employee engagement itself is a global concept or is entirely local.

772. Analyzing the Short and Long-Term Outlook for the U.S. Labor Market

     26 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss what the labor market indicators are telling us about the outlook for employment and unemployment in the U.S. in 2008 and 2009.

774. Harnessing Diversity: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Circumstances

     25 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss best practices for managing the numerous aspects surrounding the Diversity role within organizations.

776. Recognition and Reward Systems for Innovation

     24 June, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast outlines case studies of organizations that use awards, recognition and rewards to achieve innovation.

778. Putting Experience to Work

     19 June, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss actively managing mature workers for optimal performance and engagement.

780. The Neuroscience of Leadership

     19 June, 2008 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     Participants of the webcast will explore the limitations of the brain, the anatomy of insight, the drivers of behavior, and the way attention itself creates change.

782. Protecting Business Reputation: A Corporate Governance Perspective

     18 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast explores what companies can do to enhance and protect their reputation.

784. Managing Across Language, Culture, Time, and Location

     18 June, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the results of The Conference Board's latest research on managing a distant workforce and its implications for companies, managers, and employees.

786. Transforming Corporate Politics into Successful Opportunities

     16 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will highlight the new risks of corporate politics and identify ways to improve your business' corporate political skills.

788. Breaking Away: Growing a Global Community Footprint Along With Your Business

     12 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the increasing importance of globalizing corporate citizenship programs.

790. Post-Conference Webcast: Successful Use of Six Sigma in Process Transformation

     04 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will focus on the role senior executives must play to successfully deploy a Six Sigma Initiative.

792. Effective Knowledge Transfer: Bridging Generational Divides

     04 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will address the knowledge-retention challenges that organizations face due to shifting demographics and the shortage of new leadership talent in the pipeline.

794. The Long Road to Recovery in the U.S. Housing Market

     03 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the latest views on the prospects of the housing market.

796. What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Helping Successful Leaders Get Even Better

     03 June, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00]

     This webcast will discuss the changing role of leadership and the unique challenges of managing knowledge workers in today's dynamic world.

798. Human Capital Predictive Analytics

     02 June, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how to optimize the effectiveness of internal supply chains to generate future advantages and, most importantly, deliver services in an integrated, lower cost manner.

800. The World is Flat: Implications for Preparing Global Leaders

     29 May, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss leadership competency norms in both skill level and importance from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand.

802. Ways for Global Companies to Cut Procurement Costs through Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

     28 May, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will show participants lessons learned from companies and service providers that have been executing Business Procurement Outsourcing strategies for several years.

804. How to Integrate Benefit Design, Programs and Communication to Drive a Culture of Health Improvement

     28 May, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how to drive a culture of health improvement in a diverse workforce.

806. Critical Approaches for Leading Strategic Change

     21 May, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss typical approaches to leading complex change, as well as the critical success factors.

808. Hedge Fund Activism: Confronting the Newest Force in Corporate Governance

     20 May, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss what companies can do to monitor hedge fund accumulations, distinguish among hedge fund types, and understand their ultimate investment goals.

810. Weights and Measures: What To Do About Obesity In Your Workforce

     14 May, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast addresses how companies can act to address the costly epidemic of obesity.

812. Post-Conference Webcast: Enterprise Learning

     08 May, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss aligning offerings with an organization's strategic direction.

814. What Global Companies Need to Know About the Wide-Ranging Impact of REACH

     08 May, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will help participants gain an appreciation of the wide-ranging scope of REACH and the skills required to mitigate its business effects.

816. Post-Conference Webcast: Are You Experienced!?!

     06 May, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how to better manage your customers’ experience.

818. Pre-Seminar Webcast: Communicating Employee Benefits

     01 May, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast explores how businesses can achieve cost savings as well as to influence employee behavior through using the Internet to better communicate benefits information.

820. Staying Ahead of the Curve: What Coming Climate Change Policy Rules Means for Business

     30 April, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will feature several leadership companies and how they are preparing to manage in a low-carbon economy of the future.

822. What Is Different About Global Leadership?

     24 April, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the ways in which global leadership is different from leadership in domestic settings.

824. Building a Diverse and Inclusive Organization

     23 April, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how past practices in Diversity management differ from current trends.

826. Post Conference Webcast: Driving Organizational Transformation Through Executive Talent

     22 April, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how to connect your executive talent strategy to your changing business imperatives.

828. Pre-Conference Webcast: Measuring the ROI of Human Capital Programs

     21 April, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast shows how organizations are stepping up to the challenge of demonstrating the impact of all types of human resource programs.

830. A Place at the Table: The Influence and Authority of the Ethics Function

     17 April, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss what actual functions the Chief Ethics Office should undertake.

832. Fit for Purpose — Are China's Graduates Ready to Work?

     17 April, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will focus on the quality of Chinese graduates and some key skills organizations should be looking for during the recruitment phase to ensure they get the best candidates.

834. The New Voluntary Certification Program for Business Preparedness

     10 April, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the business advantages and legal implications of certification for business preparedness.

836. Fit for Purpose — Are China's Graduates Ready to Work?

     10 April, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will focus on the quality of Chinese graduates and some key skills organizations should be looking for during the recruitment phase to ensure they get the best candidates.

838. Employee Value Propositions in India and China

     07 April, 2008 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the top employee attraction, engagement, and retention drivers in China and India.

840. Post Conference Webcast: Customizing Career Paths for Critical Talent

     02 April, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss workforce trends and how the convergence of these trends are impacting today's workplace.

842. Enhancing Latino Diversity: Effective Latino Talent Management Strategies

     25 March, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will articulate the business case for Latino Diversity and will outline how companies can successfully attract, retain, and develop Latino professionals.

844. Executive On-Boarding: Helping Newly Hired Leaders Make the Leap to Their New Positions

     13 March, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the three core areas to focus on to accelerate on-boarding.

846. Employee Value Proposition: What is Effective in Asia

     10 March, 2008 10:30 AM EST [10:30] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss designing EVPs for the rapidly developing and unpredictable markets in Asia.

848. Pre-Conference Webcast: It's All About Winning

     06 March, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will show participants, among other issues, how managing a multi-generational workforce will lead to more successful women and organizations.

850. Should Your Compliance and Ethics Program Extend to Third Parties?

     05 March, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will feature a discussion of the new Conference Board research report, Finding the Right Balance: The Risks and Rewards of Third Party Ethics Programs.

852. Post Conference Webcast: Brand Efficiency: Measuring Brand Communications Effectiveness

     04 March, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast takes brand measurement to the next level to create a useful and practical tool for marketing and communications professionals.

854. Building a Coaching Culture: Strategies and Stories from the Front Line

     04 March, 2008 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss the importance of coaching and the idea of a coaching culture.

856. Capitalizing on Central Europe’s Talent Pool: A Search for Talent in the Global Economy

     28 February, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast offers an overview of opportunities for capitalizing on talent from Central and Eastern Europe.

858. Putting Climate into Your Business: Best Practices and Models for Corporate Climate Policies

     28 February, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss developing a corporate climate action plan.

860. Web 2.0: Gaining a Competitive Advantage in the Workplace and Marketplace

     27 February, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how to use social computing technologies to engage your company’s customers and employees.

862. China's Amazing Growth Trajectory: Can It Be Sustained?

     26 February, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast explores the effect of government policies on RMB appreciation and investment and export controls.

864. Beyond Pandemic: Planning for Health Threats in the Workplace

     12 February, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how to deal with "pandemic fatigue" among people who have been working on the issue for a year or more

866. Rotational Assignments: Innovative Approaches to Resource Constraints

     07 February, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     Participants will learn about different approaches being taken today toward rotational assignments and programs and will be able to bring a greater understanding of choices to their organizations.

868. Post-Conference Webcast: Building an Employer Brand: A Practical Approach

     07 February, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast is geared toward providing the practical insight organizations need to start and succeed with their own employer brand initiatives.

870. Rebooting Risk Assessment: Creating a More Powerful Assessment Process

     31 January, 2008 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how to develop techniques to improve the efficacy of risk assessment processes.

872. Managing a Mature Workforce for Competitive Advantage

     30 January, 2008 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast highlights the key actions companies must take to effectively manage their multigenerational workforces.

874. Is China Losing its Competitive Edge? Rising Wages are Altering the Labor Cost Environment

     29 January, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will show participants how The Conference Board's China Center research on comparative productivity sheds new light on China's overall labor cost environment.

876. Recruitment and Retention: Challenges and Best Practices in Asia

     17 January, 2008 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     This webcast will discuss how global companies deal with the increasing pressure in attracting, developing and retaining quality people in a changing labor landscape.

878. U.S. Regional Economic Outlook for 2008 and Beyond

     17 January, 2008 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | Special Webcast

     The Conference Board economists will use proprietary data as well as other sources to present business participants with an economic outlook for the U.S. and its various regions.

880. Leadership Development in Asia: Prepare to Be Challenged

     13 December, 2007 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

     Participants of this webcast will hear what business leaders think and should be prepared to be challenged on their Asia Pacific leadership development strategies.