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DIVERSITY SOLUTIONS BEST PRACTICES CONFERENCE


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

8:15am-
9:00am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00am-
9:10am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:10am-
10:30am

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.

10:30 am-
10:50 am
Break and Networking
10:50 am - 12:10 pm
Concurrent Sessions
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
12:10pm-
1:30 pm
Lunch and Keynote Speaker
"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.
1:30pm-
2:10 pm
Concurrent Sessions
"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.
"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.
2:10pm-
2:45 pm
Break and Networking
2:25 pm - 3:45 pm

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.


3:45 pm-
4:00 pm
Closing Remarks




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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