IMAGINE: HR and Diversity & Inclusion as Powerful Allies
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Too often, HR and Diversity & Inclusion -- despite their organizational symbiosis -- are at odds with one another. Whether it’s frustration with the other side’s lack of understanding, support, and accountability to what they each see as vital objectives within their own function, or whether it’s simple indifference, both sides take a hit in their effectiveness when they don’t see that they need each other to succeed. But the converse is also stunningly true and powerful. When HR and D&I executives work in philosophical, strategic, and programmatic tandem - the ability to achieve truly inclusive culture change and breakthrough in representation can be an unstoppable force!
The truth is - Diversity & Inclusion can’t move forward without the technical expertise of HR leaders in talent acquisition, management, and development. At the same time - HR leaders can’t create and advance effective talent and employee benefit programs without understanding the dynamics of the various growing and exceptionally diverse employee populations. The reality is that these diverse populations move, interact, and aspire in ways that defy not only conventional wisdom but even the most innovative of HR approaches when they are not grounded in diversity realities.
In this Diversity Best Practice session SVPs HR, Diversity & Inclusion Executives, and functional leaders from both sides will join forces for frank, challenging, and inspirational conversations. Together, we have the opportunity to forge new paradigms and principles for how HR and D&I can work together effectively and with great synergy.
Best Practice Session, Aug. 1, 2012Agenda
Wednesday, August 1, 2012*
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast/Registration
8:30 am – 8:45 am Welcome Remarks
Carol Evans / CEO / Diversity Best Practices
Mark Welch / Senior Vice President and Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer / Northern Trust
8:45 am – 9:00 am Core Competency Focus for Diversity Practitioners: Holistic HR Know-How
In this opening segment, Andrés Tapia will introduce a focus on HR Know How — the ability to intimately grasp all HR disciplines, including talent management, pay, executive compensation, health, retirement, work-life benefits, compliance, policies, and ethics, and effectively partner with HR professionals at all levels.
Andrés Tapia / President / Diversity Best Practices
9:00 am – 9:45 am Keynote and Conversation:
With a multidisciplinary, strategic mindset, Artell Smith addresses the strengths and benefits of a partnership between Diversity & Inclusion and HR. What are some ways to break down the barriers that exist and forge a new commitment to working together? What is the biggest challenge?
Artell Smith / Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer / Aon Hewitt
9:45 am – 10:00 am Group Brainstorm Session
10:00 am – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am – 11:15 am Best Practices Panel: The Intersection of Diversity & Inclusion and HR
HR practitioners share best practice examples that highlight effective partnerships between HR and Diversity & Inclusion to advance Diversity efforts. Hear about Diversity at its best, learn from pitfalls and challenges across industries, and identify effective strategies to help leaders plan for, and demonstrate tangible results.
Moderator:
Andrés Tapia / President / Diversity Best Practices
Panel:
Gretchen Buchmeyer / HR Vice-President, Shell Upstream Americas – Deep Water / Shell
Biff Bowman / Executive Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources / Northern Trust
Jodee Kozlak / Executive Vice President, HR / Target
11:15 am – 12:00 am Think Tank Sessions
Think tank sessions will provide participants the opportunity to engage in discussion lead by Senior Diversity and HR Leaders about HR topics that have Diversity implications. Collectively, how can we tap shared trials, experiences, and resources to push for success in strengthening the relationship between HR and Diversity & Inclusion? What are potential solutions and next steps?
Think Tank Sessions - Part 1: Knowledge Sharing
Participants will share strengths, challenges and best practices.
Think Tank Sessions/Facilitators:
Talent Development: What is the impact of organizational and talent development strategies on Diversity & Inclusion concepts and capabilities – and how can Diversity & Inclusion and HR partner to improve outcomes?
Artell Smith / Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer / Aon Hewitt
Tyronne Stoudemire / Global Director, Diversity & Inclusion / Aon Hewitt
Change Management: What are the opportunities around the intersection of Diversity & Inclusion and Change Management?
Jill Zimmerman / Vice President Talent Acquisition, Development and Diversity / Discover Financial Services
Mary Oleksiuk, SVP, CHRO, Discover Financial Services
Performance Management: How can HR and Diversity & Inclusion collaborate to create enterprise-wide momentum through Performance Management?
Nazneen Razi / Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer / Health Care Service Corporation
Carolyn Clift / Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer / Health Care Service Corporation
What Gets Measured Gets Done: Partnering to Deliver Outcomes through Leadership Accountability
Mark Welch / Senior Vice President and Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer / Northern Trust
Biff Bowman / Executive Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources / Northern Trust
Sustainability: How can HR and Diversity & Inclusion leverage a positive relationship to integrate Diversity & Inclusion into the HR Talent Life Cycle and make it sustainable?
Gretchen Buchmeyer / HR VP, Shell Upstream Americas – Deep Water / Shell Exploration and Production Co
Deborah Wilkins / Diversity and Inclusion Advisor – Americas, Global Diversity and Inclusion Practice / Shell Oil Company
Influencing the C-Suite: HR & Diversity & Inclusion working collaboratively and strategically to influence the C-Suite
Sue Hungate / Director, HR / Southern California Edison
Kristi Campbell / Manager, Diversity &Inclusion / Southern California Edison
Creating a Culture of Inclusion: How can HR and Diversity & Inclusion work closely to foster an Inclusive Culture?
Jodee Kozlak / Executive Vice President, HR / Target
Kim Strong / Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion / Target
Benefits Design and Implementation: In what ways can HR and Diversity & Inclusion collaborate around Benefits Design and Implementation?
Andy Hiles / Health and Group Benefits Leader Southeast /Towers Watson
Christal Morris / Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Leadership Development / Towers Watson
Organizational Change: HR and Diversity & Inclusion collaborating in the midst of a merger
Diedra Fontaine / Director, Diversity / United Airlines
Anna Giraldo-Kerr / Senior Diversity & Inclusion Consultant / Diversity Best Practices
The Marketplace: How can HR and Diversity & Inclusion partner to embed Diversity & Inclusion in the Marketplace?
Ingrid Jacobs / Diversity and Inclusion Manager /Whirlpool Corporation
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Networking Luncheon
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm Think Tank Sessions – Part 2: Intro to Knowledge Creation
Andrés Tapia / President / Diversity Best Practices
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Think Tank Sessions - Part 2: Knowledge Creation
Think Tank sessions from Part 1 reconvene and participants leverage alternative thinking, innovative ideas, and fresh approaches to determine next steps and solutions.
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Think Tank Report Back/Action Plans
Presenters selected from each of the Think Tank discussion groups will share critical highlights and action plans with the general session. This report back segment will reinforce the focus on deepening HR know-how and strengthening the alliance between HR and Diversity & Inclusion.
Facilitator:
Andrés Tapia / President / Diversity Best Practices
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Closing Remarks
*Agenda subject to change
Registration
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