The document provides an agenda for the Talent Management Asia 2015 conference, which will take place over two days at Resorts World Sentosa. The conference will feature keynote speeches and panels from global thought leaders on topics related to talent management, HR, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion. Attendees will gain tools and strategies for building high-performance organizations through harnessing innovation, understanding cross-cultural differences, and leveraging successful talent practices. The agenda lists over 30 sessions, with speakers from organizations like Monsanto, Liberty Mutual, and Towers Watson.

2. Agenda
Now in its third big year, Talent Management Asia has grown to become the go-to annual conference for senior HR
professionals from large organisations looking to learn from local, regional and global thought leaders and network
and exchange ideas with their peers.
Following its continued success, Talent Management Asia 2015 boasts several new innovations:
• Global thought leadership sessions from internationally recognised HR gurus
• International perspectives from global heads of HR from Fortune 500 companies
• Tracked workshops which provide deep-dive knowledge in a more intimate setting
By attending Talent Management Asia 2015, you will gain the tools to harness innovation, discover successful practices,
leverage cross cultural differences, and build a high-performance organization.
Resorts World Sentosa | 23 April | Day 1
8.00am Registration
8.50am
Welcome address
Aditi Sharma Kalra, editor, Human Resources magazine
GLOBAL HR AND TALENT MANAGEMENT
9.00am
Keynote: The Future of HR, Leader and Talent Development: Looks Brighter than Ever
Louis Carter, author & ceo, Best Practice Institute
9.50am
Keynote: Topic to be announced
John Sullivan, professor, corporate speaker & advisor, San Francisco State University
10.40am Morning coffee & networking
11.00am
Keynote: CHRO’s Perspective: Looking at the Big Picture- Integrated Global Talent Management
Linking talent strategy to business strategy
The right approach to integrated talent management
Developing local talent while maintaining international business brand
Importance of defining key foundational elements as the first step
Integrating talent process, systems & tools to work together
Leveraging technology in a global, decentralized organization
Essential role of change management throughout
Shelley Alexander, vice president, human resources- APAC, FRHI Hotels & Resorts
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
11.40
State of Leadership: Are your leaders ready to deliver?
Global Leadership Forecast – Building a Talent-Ready South East Asia
From HR Partner to Anticipator: What do you need to do for leaders to improve?
The Payoff: So what happens when organizations get it right?
Victor L. Magdaraog, vice president, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia & Korea, DDI
12.10 Lunch
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
1.10pm
Case Study: The Most Effective L&D Programme in Asia – Keeping the Workforce Skilled

3. 1.50pm
Case Study: The Most Effective L&D Programme in Asia – Keeping the Workforce Skilled
*speaker to be confirmed
TALENT RECRUITMENT & ACQUISITION
2.20pm
Challenges Faced by Professionals Who Join Humanitarian Aid Work - the MSF Perspective
Types of intervention
Brief rundown of HR populations and types of profiles within the movement
Challenges faced by the organisation in attracting, recruiting, managing & retaining professionals along
with the strategies adopted as solutions
Challenges faced by professionals who join MSF:
Jagmohan Singh, human resources director, Medecins Sans Frontieres
3.00pm Afternoon coffee & networking
3.20pm
Panel Discussion: The Future of Talent Management Globally and in Asia – What will HR look like in
2020?
Managing talent in today’s rapidly changing business climate
Evolution of talent management- from war for talent to war for fit
Challenges and issues faced
Alignment between your talent’s aspirations for personal fulfilment and your organization
Panelists:
Caroline Palmstedt, regional talent management lead, Monsanto Asia Pacific
Greg Hoehner, senior consultant, Wentworth People
Riges Younan, vp sales, apac, Avature
4.00pm
Workshop Track:
Re-imagining the process of Human Capital Management. Connected, Collaborative and Secure.
Rolf Bezemer, regional business development director, Lumesse
REDEFINING HR TECHNOLOGY
4.40pm
Case Study: Leveraging Technology for Talent Management
Optimising technology to make your talent management processes more efficient and effective
How can you leverage technology to create short-term development opportunities for your employees?
Utilizing technology to better connect your talent across the globe
What are the innovative ways to use technology to share and showcase employee success stories?
Aditi Madhok-Naarden, global human resources, Mastercard
5.20pm End of Conference Day 1

4. Resorts World Sentosa | 24 April | Day 2
8.00am Registration
8.50am
Welcome address
Aditi Sharma Kalra, editor, Human Resources magazine
DEVELOPING GLOBAL TALENT FOR GLOBAL GROWTH
9.00am
Keynote: Leveraging Cultural Diversity for Global Advantage
Global diversity and inclusion trends in today’s business world
Five key leadership competencies for global leaders
The impact of cultural diversity on global business success
Strategies for leaders to leverage cultural diversity and create a more inclusive environment for their team
Maya Hu Chan, author, executive coach & president, Global Leadership Associates
9.50am
Keynote: Identifying How Leading Multinationals Build and Sustain Their Talent Pipeline
Challenges of managing in today’s global environment
Enhancing the global learning and leadership to support the talent pipeline
John Haley, chairman & ceo, Towers Watson
10.40am Morning coffee & networking
SUCCESSION PLANNING
11.00am
Case Study: Grooming Senior Executives to C-Suite Succession Readiness
Challenges of managing in today’s global environment
Enhancing the global learning and leadership to support the talent pipeline
Reserved for Korn Ferry
11.30am
Panel Discussion: Cutting Edge Strategies and Succession Process to Identify High Potential Talent to
Lead a Function or Business
Panelists:
Jeannine Hertel, chief operating officer, Mercuri Urval
Shalini Bhateja, talent management director, Schneider Electric
Chip Houghton, director, global talent management, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Carrie Thompsett, sales director, Saba
12.10pm Lunch
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
1.10pm
Keynote: The Clash of Culture as a means of Developing Talent: The Special Cases of Malaysia,
Singapore & Hong Kong
Charles Hampden-Turner, author & management philosopher, Trompenaars Hampden-Turner
1.50pm
Case Study: Building an Inclusive Workplace that Leverage Diversity and Empower Employees
Aligning diversity programmes to the business
Subarna Malakar, head of diversity & inclusion, Thomson Reuters
EMPLOYEE RETENTION & ENGAGEMENT
2.30pm
Case Study: Employee Engagement: Where Have We Been? Where are We Going?
What does Employee Engagement look like after 25 years of research and practice?
How are organisations building a culture of Engagement so that it happens every day, not just after a
survey?
What have we learnt about leadership and management as a result of studying engagement?
What’s Next?

5. Lewis Garrad, managing director, Sirota Asia Pacific
3.00pm Afternoon coffee & networking
3.20pm
Case Study: Integrated Talent Management Driving Talent Operational Excellence – Monsanto’s
Experience
Caroline Palmstedt, regional talent management lead, Monsanto Asia Pacific
4.00pm Topic to be confirmed
HOLISTIC TALENT MANAGEMENT
4.30pm
Case Study: Successful Holistic Talent Management in Asia
Shalini Bhateja, talent management director, Schneider Electric
5.10pm End of Talent Management Asia 2015