2011 Agenda by Track: Day 1

Track/Time 10:30 a.m.-Noon 1:00-2:30 p.m. 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Critical or Emerging Issues W1-A Managing Disability Accommodations in the Workplace W2-A Diversity, Inclusion and the Concealed Mind W3-A Strategy Management and Effective Use of ERGs
W1-B Diversity & the Brain: Shifting Hardwired Behavioral  Patterns Using Outcome Thinking W2-B Heterosexism W3-B Beyond Race, Gender and Class: Understanding the Roots of Privilege
W1-C Religious Accommodations: Focus on Islam and Muslims in Minnesota   W3-C The Next Gen of Skilled, Div Talent: Growing Your Own versus Competing in a Shallow Talent Pool

Track/Time 10:30 a.m.-Noon 1:00-2:30 p.m. 3:00-4:30 p.m.
D&I Development W1-D Integration: The Path to Inclusion W2-C Communicating the Business Case for Diversity W3-D How to Create a Strategic Diversity ROI Plan
W1-E Cultural Competence from Theory to Action W3-E The Power of a Critical Mass Approach to Culture Change
W3-F Turning On the Lights: Starting and Sustaining a Diversity Initiative

Track/Time 10:30 a.m.-Noon 1:00-2:30 p.m. 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Diversity Leadership W1-F A New Look at Winning in the Marketplace with Inclusive Gender Practices W2-D Bridging the Divide: Cross Cultural Communications  

Track/Time 10:30 a.m.-Noon 1:00-2:30 p.m. 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Employment Practices W1-G On-Demand D&I Training Programs Serving an Ever-Changing Market W2-E Developing Inclusion Champions
  W2-F Innovative Factors to Generate Success and Effectiveness for Diversity Councils

Track/Time 10:30 a.m.-Noon 1:00-2:30 p.m. 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Global W2-G Global Generational Diversity W3-G Africa,India and China- Redefining Global Leadership

Track/Time 10:30 a.m.-Noon 1:00-2:30 p.m. 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Government W1-H Driving Change at MNDOT W2-H Does Your Scorecard Help Your Government  Organization Win? W3-H Practical Lessons in Government: Preparing for a Changing Workforce in Uncertain Times

Track/Time 10:30 a.m.-Noon 1:00-2:30 p.m. 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Legal/HR W1-I D&I Law Survey W2-I Personal Accountability—The Impact of D and I on the Workplace W3-I Collaboration Between Legal and HR Departments
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