Join the Network of Executive Women as they convene March 16-17 in Dallas at the W Hotel with keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, workshops and networking on diversity and inclusion in business. Go to the Network of Executive Women website for more information on the organization and conference.
"You'll learn how to motivate and lead multicultural and multigenerational
work teams, change your corporate culture and diversify your
leadership ranks. You’ll study field-tested D&I strategies that will give your
organization a competitive edge in today's multicultural markets. And you’ll
leave with new ideas, fresh resolve and an action plan customized for your
organization."- Network of Executive Women
Tuesday, March 16
EVENING Welcome reception and dinner
Wednesday, March 17
MORNING
- The Diversity and Inclusion Imperative Introductory remarks
Trudy Bourgeois President
The Center for Workforce Excellence
- Serving the New Consumer: How D&I Is Redefining the Retailer/Vendor Relationship
Keynote address
Cole Brown Chief Diversity Officer
Walmart Stores
Table discussions follow
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
- Advancing Women of Color: Creating the Leadership It Takes to Win
Advanced workshop
Pamela Carlton President
Springboard Leadership Consulting
Teresa Chipp Vice President, SuperValu
Cheryl Pearson-McNeil Senior VP
The Nielsen Company
Marilyn Thompson Director of Diversity
Consumer, Johnson & Johnson
- Down the Line: Integrating D&I Throughout Your Company Structure
Advanced workshop
Jeff Halter Director, Business Development
The Coca-Cola Company
Maritza Montiel Managing Partner,
Deloitte University, Leadership
Development and Succession
This session will not be repeated
- Embedding Diversity and Inclusion into Your Organization’s Culture
Intermediate workshop
Phyllis Jefferson VP of Learning and
Organizational Development
InclusionINC
Margaret Young Key Designer
Mills Square Group
- Generations at Work: Building Teams that Connect with Consumers
Beginner workshop
Lisbeth McNabb CEO, w2wlink.com
Michael Redding Global Director of
Technology, Accenture Technology Labs
AFTERNOON Luncheon
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PROGRAM ENDS PROMPTLY AT 12 NOON. PLEASE PLAN TO STAY FOR THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE.
- After Diversity: Leveraging Differences to Achieve Inclusion
Keynote address
Andrés Tapia Chief Diversity Officer
Hewitt Associates
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
- Advancing Women of Color: Creating the Leadership It Takes to Win
Advanced workshop repeated
- Beyond Borders: Becoming A Global Leader
Advanced workshop
Jane Hyun President, Hyun & Associates
Lynn Sontag President and Chief Mentoring
Officer, Menttium Corporation
- Embedding Diversity and Inclusion into Your Organization’s Culture
Intermediate workshop repeated
- Metrics Matter: Measuring and Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion
Intermediate workshop
Katie Edwards Diversity Business Partner
Tariq Malik Diversity Consultant
Target Corporation
- Generations at Work: Building Teams that Connect with Consumers
Beginner workshop repeated
EVENING Special dinner and reception
Thursday, March 18
MORNING
- History Is Calling: Leading the Charge for Diversity and Inclusion
Keynote address
Andre Hughes Global Managing Partner
Accenture Cisco Business Group
- View from the C-Suite: Leveraging D&I to Win in the Marketplace
Leadership roundtable
Cathy Green Chief Operating Officer
Food Lion
Don Knauss Chief Executive Officer
The Clorox Company
Michael Schlotman CFO, Kroger
James White Chief Executive Officer
Jamba Juice
Farewell remarks
Trudy Bourgeois President and Founder
The Center for Workforce Excellence
Erby Foster Director of Diversity
The Clorox Company
Mike Gorshe Partner, Consumer Products
and Services Practice, Accenture
NEW President Alison Kenney Paul
Principal, Deloitte
