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- 1. Information Session Opus College of Business University of St. Thomas Schulze Auditorium November 19, 2009
- 2. Conference Overview 22nd Annual Conference Securing the D&I Future: Evolving Strategies, Meaningful Outcomes March 17-18, 2010 Presented by the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in partnership with the Twin Cities Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 3. Growth of the Forum Support of sponsors Attendee evaluations Minneapolis Convention Center Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 4. 2009 Attendee Demographics Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 5. The 2010 Theme Securing the D&I Future: Evolving Strategies, Meaningful Outcomes Executive commitment Competency standards Programs Budget implications Haves and have-nots Diversity – Inclusion – Integration Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 6. Keynotes Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 7. Conference Structure Professional Development Institutes (PDI) March 17 – Day 1 2 time blocks (PDI a.m. and p.m.) Length - 3.5 hours 5 sessions in a block 10 total to choose from Workshops March 17 and 18 – Day 1 and Day 2 7 time blocks (W1 – W7) Length - 1.5 hours 9 sessions in a block 63 total to choose from Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 8. Tracks General Tracks Critical/Emerging D&I Development Employment Practices Global Diversity new this year Diversity Leadership Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009 Industry Tracks Health care Government Legal/HR
- 9. Level of Difficulty Foundational Level (knowledge): Attendee has general diversity and inclusion knowledge; session will introduce basic building blocks and tactical applications Intermediate Level (proficiency):Attendee has experience with the challenges of a diverse workplace and the skills and tools needed to work within it;session presents a more strategic application of the building blocks Advanced Level (mastery): Attendee is a subject matter expert in diversity and inclusion, serves as a resource for others and can discuss best practices with experience and integrity; session offers discussion of strategic challenges, best practices and innovative applications of the building blocks Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 10. Session Selection Call for Presentation process Program committee Chosen with these characteristics: Timely, compelling A ‘must-have’ Great speaker Crowd pleaser Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 11. Featured Sessions Managing the Global Diversity Challenge (W1-A) Audra Bohannon,Novations, moderatorPanel: Tracey Gibson, Cargilland Danielle Robinson, Diageo Integration of D&I Into Corporate Values (W2-A) Reinventing Diversity (W3-A) Defining the Success of D&I Strategies: A CDO Roundtable (W5-A) Trends of 2010 Corporate Diversity Leaders (W6-A) Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 12. Workshop Groupings Practical application ERGs – Strategic Alignment for Success (W5-C) Rosalyn O’Neale, Campbell Soup Company Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain and Develop Latino Professionals (W6-D) Robert Rodriguez, Kaplan University Securing Diversity in the Talent Mix: Effective Succession Planning Integrating Diversity (W3-G) Sue Plaster, Fairview Health Services Why Y? Plugging into a Generational Powerhouse (W3-B) Aaron Kesher and Kaylene Weiser, deepSEE Consulting Understanding Your Asian Workforce (W7-D) Linda Akutagawa, Leadership Enhancement for Asian Pacifics, Inc. Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 13. Workshop Groupings Best Practices Creating Sustainable Business Advantage Through Diverse Leaders (PDI-G) Monica Oldham, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Carol Campayne, Diversity Practice LTD Diversity and Cultural Competence: What Gets Measured Gets Done (W3-C) Jeanine McGuire and AngPracher, BCBS of Florida Leveraging External Partnerships for Recruiting Success (W4-E) Kelli Lester Brown, Sara Lee Diversity Mentoring: A Two-Way Street (W5-F) Clydie Douglass and Ann Marie Gaus, 3M Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 14. Workshop Groupings Challenging New Conversations about Privilege and Racism (PDI-I) Rowzat Shipchandler, The Saint Paul Foundation The Myth of Post-Racial America (W3-E) Chip Gallagher, LaSalle University Diversity of Thought: The Non-Business Case Regarding Faith-At-Work (W5-D) Frank McCloskey, Georgia Power Do You Have What It Takes? Exploring What it Means to Be a Qualified D&I Practitioner (W4-A) Amy Batiste, Strategic Counsel | Project Leadership Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 15. Speakers Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 16. Special Events Resource Fair Tables of Content Diversity Executive events Diversity Awards Virtual Career Fair Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 17. Resource Fair Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 18. Tables of Content Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 19. Diversity Executive Events By Invitation Only March 17 2 – 5 p.m. Leading Forward: Raising the Bar for Diversity Executive Leadership 6 – 9 p.m. Diversity Executive Dinner Sponsored by Boston Scientific Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 20. Diversity Awards Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 21. Virtual Career Fair March 1 - 31, 2010 Hosted by the Star Tribune Search-engine optimized postings Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 22. Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 23. Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
- 24. 22nd Annual Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity March 17-18, 2010 Minneapolis Convention Center www.StThomas.edu/MCF Save $50 - register before February 8! Multicultural Forum Information Session November 19, 2009
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- Welcome and thank you for joining this morning’s Information Session on the 2010 MCFTaking place OCB USTIntro selfSession videotaped for websiteInvited because: planning committee member sponsor individual interested in ForumFor general audience…background on Forum Presented by OCB Partnership with NBMBAA-TC 22 years old—small teleconference Grown into one of largest D&I conferences in countryGrowth Thanks to generous sponsors Response to attendee’s need for improving their workplaceResult of growth Upcoming move to MCC—maxed out RC But no huge increase in prices Not-for-profit conference Allows 1st rate content 50% less than competitorsAnother result Change in committee structure From 1 large committee to 10 smaller ones…examples Program Logistics Resource FairYou were invited to this session as someone who has played a role in the history of the Forum or as an individual who has shown interest in learning more about the Forum. With that in mind, I’d like to begin with a little background on the Forum for those of you who are new to us.The Multicultural Forum is presented by the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in partnership with the Twin Cities Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. It began 22 years ago as a small teleconference and has grown steadily into one of the largest diversity conferences in the country.This growth has happened thanks to the support of our generous sponsors and also in response to attendees need for bettering their workplace. Also Committees/new structure…One result of that growth is our upcoming move to the Minneapolis Convention Center as we had maxed out our space at the River Centre in St. Paul. Despite this constant growth, you won’t see a huge increase in our prices. We are a not-for-profit conference which allows us to offer first-rate content for at least 50% less than our national competitors.
- Partnership with NBMBAA-TC 22 years old—small teleconference Grown into one of largest D&I conferences in countryGrowth Thanks to generous sponsors Response to attendee’s need for improving their workplaceResult of growth Upcoming move to MCC—maxed out RC But no huge increase in prices Not-for-profit conference Allows 1st rate content
- Tools, resources, take-aways
- 2010 THEMEEconomic hardships faced by companies inspired theme: Securing the D&I Future: Evolving Strategies, Meaningful OutcomesEven before the economic downturn, questions about the future of D&I CEO commitment No standards for competency Lots of programs but no competence buildingNow budget implications-cutting programs/initiativesHaves and have nots…What’s needed, continuation of progression: Diversity…Inclusion…Integration
- CONFERENCE STRUCTUREStructure has evolved High level keynotes In-depth institutes that we call Professional Development Institutes WorkshopsKeynotes—great line up Day 1 AM: Dr. Tassu Shervani, marketing professor, Cox School/Business, SMU Advancing the Organizational D&I Agenda Day 2 AM: Candi Castleberry-Singleton,CD&IO, Pittsburgh Medical Center also moderator of plenary panel presidents/CEO of divisions/sudsidiaries Securing the D&I Future Day 2 PM: Craig Herkert, CEO, SuperValuPDIs--3.5 hours…allow for a deep dive…10 topics March 17 or Day 1 Pre-registration required Examples: Life Cycle of Talent Acquisition—Janice Fenn Managing religion at work—Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding Conversation about Privilege and Racism—St. Paul FoundationReThinking Diversity Management—James Rodgers, AtlantaWorkshops--1.5 hours March 17—concurrent to PDIs March 18 or Day 2 Seven time blocks over the two days 9 choices per time block Examples--later
- TRACKSAll workshops assigned a track Organizing principle to help attendee see subject matter at a glance Tracks are: Critical/Emerging Issues D&I Development Employment Practices Global Diversity (New this year) Diversity Leadership (new last year—very popular) Also industry tracks: Government, Healthcare, Legal/HR
- LEVEL OF DIFFICULTYContent conference Important—match attendees to level of D&I skill, knowledge, experience 3 levels 4 ways to understand, definitions Given to presenters and attendees About the attendee; about the session Blue/green—about attendee Black/orange—about session content
- WORKSHOP SELECTIONPart of growth, commitment to highest content… Revamp workshop selection process 13 page guideline Detail filled formal application (30+ minutes to complete) Smaller, very intense program committeeCall for presentations Sought out new organizations, speakers around U.S. Specifically content for/about diverse populationsProgram committee Evaluate on own time Full day in person evaluation Difficult process—great dialogue, othercontent ideas Example: nuanced conversation—talent acquisition… employee assessment/adverse impact build or buy exec talentCommittee goal—select… Highest quality Timely/compelling issues/topics ‘Must-have’ topics Great speakers Crowd pleaser i.e. meet attendee needs Not nec. large crowd—needed contentOut of 79 proposed presentations—36 accepted, plus 26 workshop concepts approved or created Forum staff works to make concepts real Develop content Recruit speakers/panelists
- FEATURED SESSIONSNew for 2010—featured sessions Content so important we want to call it out to attendees 5 planned for 2010 To headline new track: Global Diversity Challenge Audra Bohannon-Novations, panel: Cargill, Diageo Integration of D&I into Corporate Values--panel ReInventing Diversity—Howard Ross, Cook Ross Top Trends in D&I Defining D&I Success: CDO Roundtable Aetna, Campbell Soup, Target
- WORKSHOP GROUPINGSWorkshops—3 content buckets Practical application—always known for Best practice Challenging topics—new for 2010Staff works to balance workshop bucketsA few examples of sessions offering practical applications include:ERGs—Strategic Alignment for SuccessEffective Strategies to Recruit,Retain & Develop Latino ProfessionalsW3-G Securing Diversity in the Talent Mix: Effective Succession Planning Integrating DiversityW3-B Why Y? Plugging into a Generational PowerhouseW7-D Understanding Your Asian Workforce
- WORKSHOP GROUPINGS—Best PracticeAspect distinguishes Forum More opportunities to hear best practices from peers Showcase company’s D&I work 26 companies so far, many more invitedWe are excited to have presentations from 3M, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, PwC, and Sara LeeTheir sessions are:PDI-G Creating Sustainable Business Advantage Through Diverse Leaders, Monica Oldham, PwC and ?? W3-C Diversity and Cultural Competence: What Gets Measured Gets Done – BCBS, FloridaW5-F Diversity Mentoring: A Two-Way Street, 3MLeveraging External Partnerships for Recruiting Success, Sara Lee
- WORKSHOP GROUPINGS--ChallengingChallenging topics--new category for 2010 Started in 2009 Conscious effort to push ourselves and attendees this yearExcited to offer sessions challenging status quo:PDI-I New Conversations about Privilege and Racism, Rowzat Shipchandler, The Saint Paul FoundationW3-E The Myth of Post-Racial America, Chip Gallagher, LaSalle UniversityW5-D Diversity of Thought: The Non-Business Case Regarding Faith-At-Work, Frank McCloskey, Georgia PowerDo You Have What It Takes? ExploringWhat It Means Be a QualifiedD&I Practitioner, Amy Batiste, moderator
- SPEAKERSNot conference w/o speakersGreat line up of speakers… 51 organizations already confirmed, plus consultancies 18 Corporate—many more to come… Aetna, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, SC Johnson, Walgreens Multiple universities (Yale), nonprofits (Assoc Diversity Councils), governments (Veterans Administration)
- SPECIAL EVENTSKnown as content conference but Special events too Learning happens in many waysResource Fair Opportunity to learn about D&I resources, tools, products, services Upgrade from table tops to 10x10 booths More regional/national companiesTables of Content dinner discussion Sponsor--SuperValu Small group discussion, content expert, over dinner Separate registration processNew this year—programming for senior diversity executives Invitation only, MCF registered attendees 3 hour session, March 17…Leading Forward: Raising the Bar for Diversity Executive Leadership Diversity executive dinner—sponsor…Boston ScientificDiversity Awards Day 2 at lunch Beautiful award Friend of the Forum, Winds of Change Look online for criteria and nomination formVirtual Career Fair New process—online career fair National search options Star Tribune assistNEW SLIDESPONSORS Clearly troubled economy Great support for Forum Most sponsors—same or increase, some doubled or more Couldn’t do without them—THANK YOU!And thank you for coming Look forward to exciting learning experience in March!Questions about the 2010 Forum?Finally, while we are known as a content conference, we do offer an increasing number of special events because we know that a lot of learning happens in unstructured conversation with your peers! The Resource Fair is an opportunity to learn about D&I tools and vendors. This year the Resource Fair will receive an upgrade from the previous table top displays to 8x10 booths in the exhibit hall. Look for more national company presence in the Resource Fair as well.Tables of Content dinner discussions allows for small group discussion over dinner with a content expert (a speaker at the Forum) and no more than 7 other individuals. The registration for Tables of Content is separate from the attendee registration.New this year, we are pleased to offer programming specifically for chief diversity officers or senior diversity executives. These events are by invitation only to registered diversity executives. There will be a three-hour session on March 17, Leading Forward: Raising the Bar for Diversity Executive Leadership followed by a diversity executive dinner, sponsored by Boston Scientific.Diversity Awards will be presented on Day 2 of the conference to a Friend of the Forum and a Winds of Change nominee. Past awardees include Lee Butcher, Syl Booth, GhafarLakanwal and Eric Watson. (?)Sponsors?Virtual Career Fair – new this year we will offer our usual career fair – virtually! The Star Tribune is assisting us in making the move to a virtual only career fair.