Summit and Gala

CEO Diversity Leadership Award Winners

Diversity Best Practices, the pre-eminent organization for promoting diversity in the workplace, has announced its annual CEO Diversity Leadership Award winners. The 2009 list is distinctive, with CEOs from high-profile companies like Cisco, The New York Times Company, OfficeMax and WellPoint.

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Beyond the Business Case:
Leveraging Diversity for Innovation and Client Success

July 29, Milwaukee, WI

Speakers Include:

Deb Ashton Fred Keeton Cassandra Alston Jeanetta Darno
Deborah Ashton
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Fred Keeton
Harrah's Entertainment
Cassandra Alston
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Chuck Harvey
Johnson Controls, Inc.

The basic business case for diversity has been made, and companies are on board. What’s the next big thing in the arena? What are companies doing to drive Diversity & Inclusion beyond representation-focused efforts? Join Diversity Best Practices for a forward-looking, future-focused session on thinking strategically and taking Diversity and Inclusion to the next level. What opportunities does the current economic climate offer diversity strategists? How can teams leverage diverse perspectives to innovate for the future, increase retention and employee engagement, build strategic alliances and ensure client success? This session will engage Diversity Leaders in deep conversation to provide insights about their thought processes and plans, as companies join together to explore what’s next for Diversity and Inclusion.

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