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2009
Conference Location
The
Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
1400 M Street
NW · Washington, District of Columbia 20005 · United
States
Call for reservations or hotel information only at phone: (202)
429-1700
 This
year's conference event will be held at the Westin, Washington,
D.C. City Center. Located in the heart of our nation's capital,
The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center is a vibrant hotel that
captures the capital city's dynamic spirit. The location is served
by two metro stations: McPherson Square on the Blue/Orange lines
and Farragut North on the Red line.
The Westin, Washington, D.C. City Center has 406 guest rooms and
suites featuring the Heavenly Bed® and the Heavenly Bath®.
Ergonomic desk chairs and flat-screen TVs add a touch of aesthetic
functionality. Every room also offers wireless High Speed Internet
Access and 24-hour room service. Amenities include the WestinWORKOUT®
Gym featuring a Stairmaster, LifeCycle, treadmill, and weights;
Liquid 14 bar and their in-house 1400 North Restaurant, overlooking
the main lobby.
The hotel's central location makes it easy to enjoy our nation's
capital and the world-renowned buildings and historical monuments
found throughout the city. Ready to see the nation's sights -
the White House is just five blocks to the south. Looking for
excitement - the city's vibrant nightlife comes alive after dark
with an abundance of restaurants and entertainment options. Shops
and nightclubs are just four blocks to the west on Connecticut
Avenue.
2009
Program Agenda
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8:15am-
9:00am
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Registration
& Continental Breakfast
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9:00am-
9:10am
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Welcome
and Opening Remarks
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9:10am-
10:30am
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Opening
Keynote Session
"Walking
Tall for Diversity"
William Lee, Corporate Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance,
Abbott. At Abbott the chairman of the company signs
off on executive compensation tied to diversity, chairs
the diversity council, meets regularly with the employee-resource
groups and has a personal quote on diversity on the corporate
website. Hear about Abbott's diversity scorecard.
"Diversity
Integrated Performance Pillars"
Dr. Johnson A. Edosomwan, Chairman and CEO, JJA Consultants,
Inc.. Based on research in over 300 organizations,
this presentation focuses on best practices for integrating
diversity and performance excellence.
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10:30
am-
10:50 am
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Break
and Networking
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10:50
am - 12:10 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions
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"Developing
Dynamic Diversity Performance Scorecards"
Jeanne L. McDonald, Director of Diversity, Army
& Air Force Exchange Service. Learn how
the leaders of this 45,000-person workforce chart
their success in Leadership Commitment, Human Capital
management, Communication, Supplier Diversity, and
more.
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"Engaging
Diverse Employees for Success"
Robert Crumpton, Director, Global Diversity and
Inclusion, Monsanto. Heralded as one of the
best in diversity by Computer World, Diversity Inc.,
Working Mother, and Information Week because of
their dynamic employee-centric culture, Monsanto
will share their key success strategies.
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"Not
in my Neighborhood; Stirring Disability into the
Diversity Mix"
Jody Wildy, Department of Health and Human Services.
Learn how organizations can change their mind
set to begin the process of inclusion of people
with disabilities into work, education and community
activities. The presenter will demonstrate the value
people with disabilities can bring to an organization,
and tips for outreach, recruitment, and retention
of this population.
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"Changing
the Tide in Diversity Performance at WPAFB"
Myra Kennedy Fincher, Wright Patterson Air Force
Base. As the only AF installation with full-time
Special Emphasis Program Managers, WPAFB has had
to demonstrate value-add through world-class educational
activities and strategic hiring events. Hear their
success story.
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12:10pm-
1:30 pm
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Lunch
and Keynote Speaker
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"Employee
Engagement and Inclusion"
Alta Rodriguez, Acting EEO Director, Securities & Exchange
Commission (SEC). This session will provide participants
with best practices deployed successfully by the SEC to
ensure high levels of employee engagement and inclusion.
Learn how it's measured and how it's done.
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1:30pm-
2:10 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions
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"Reaching
Top Performance With Diverse Human Capital"
Dr. Joseph King, Chief Talent Officer US Army, Armament
Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC).
In November 2007, ARDEC became the first DoD organization
in history selected to receive the prestigious Baldrige
Quality Award, the nation's highest Presidential
honor for performance excellence. Learn how ARDEC
acquires, develops and retains top talent in science,
technology, and engineering.
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"The
Business Case for Diversity"
Dr. Shirley Davis, Director of Diversity and Inclusion,
The Society of Human Resources Management. This
session will provide key insights into why diversity
is good for business, highlight some examples of
leading organizations that have realized the benefits
of their diversity initiatives, and leave you with
trends, strategies, and tips that you can implement
to contribute to your organization's business success.
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2:10pm-
2:45 pm
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Break
and Networking
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2:25
pm - 3:45 pm
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Closing
Keynote Session
"Investing
in Diversity at Discovery Communications"
Debbie Smith Rayford, Vice President, Diversity, Discovery
Communications, LLC says it doesn't take long to win
with diversity. In two short years Discovery Communication's
unique approach to Employee Resource Groups and the creation
of Global Diversity Ambassadors have established their
return-on-investment.
"Driving
Results Through Diversity and Inclusion"
Rosalind Hudnell, Director of Diversity, Intel Corporation.
Learn how Intel's policies, practices and programs
have led to the company being ranked as a top employer
by Minority Engineer Magazine, Working Mothers, Hispanic
Business Magazine, Diversity/Careers Magazine, and to
receiving a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's
Corporate Equality Index. Learn how Intel's open communications
practices drive leadership accountability and measurable
results.
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3:45
pm-
4:00 pm
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Closing
Remarks
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Conference
Materials
Complimentary Conference
materials include: The Eighth Annual Diversity Solutions Best
Practices Conference Proceedings, which includes presentations
from each speaker at the event, as well as other information to
benefit participants.
Purchase a copy of
the recent book, "One Race: Human – Diversity Solutions".
One Race: Human - Diversity Solutions is an authoritative source
that provides results-oriented strategies and solutions for addressing
diversity-based issues at the individual, team, work-unit, community,
organizational, national and international levels.
Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks
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