Developing Global Network/Affinity/Business Resource Groups

Where: Online, Web Seminar

When: August 5, 2010

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Date:

August 5, 2010

Time:

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Location:

Online, Web Seminar

Over the last decade, more and more global companies are relying on their Network/Affinity/Business/Employee Resource Groups to gain cultural understanding as well as sensitivity not only to identify and reach new market niches, but to further their D&I initiatives.

For companies with global responsibilities, managing their Network/Affinity/Business Resource Groups and developing D&I strategies that are effective worldwide is a huge challenge. Different regions offer up significantly diverse issues to grapple with, and US-based programs and group structures do not necessarily adapt to their needs. When you align your network groups with your companies’ business objectives you can build a sustainable relationship between the workforce, the senior leadership and various business units.

During this web seminar learn from experts how to:

utilize and empower your network groups on a global level to further your diversity and inclusion initiatives
build and embed relationships between the leaders of the Network/Affinity/Business/Employee Resource Groups and the D&I practitioner
measure success by implementing metrics which connect your efforts with the business case
identify the issues surrounding inclusion and diversity in various regions
define responsibility for global inclusion by developing a structure for maximum effectiveness
position global diversity and inclusion as a competitive advantage

Exchange experiences with your peers. Discuss with Network Group leaders as well as with diversity and inclusion practitioners hot trends, how to overcome hurdles, and find out how to leverage Network/Affinity/Business/Employee Resource Groups in building your company’s business as well as D&I initiatives.

Moderator:
Philip Berry / President / Philip Berry Associates LLC

Presenters:
Lisa Gable / Diversity Center of Competence - Global Women's Initiatives / IBM
Arisa Batista Cunningham / VP, Global Diversity, MD&D Group / Johnson & Johnson
Eugene Kelly / Worldwide Director, Global Workplace Initiatives / Colgate-Palmolive Company