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2011 Diversity Summit Session Schedule
Summit Co-Chairs: Cora Robinson, Advanced Diversity Consultant, Marathon Oil William Bulloch, SVP and Partner, Utility Revenue Management
Welcome Remarks: The Honorable Bob Hubert, County Judge, Fort Bend County
Keynote Speaker: George Greanias, President/CEO, METRO
Keynote Speaker: Irma Diaz-Gonzalez, Chairwoman, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael P. Williams, Trustee District IV, Houston Community College
Network, visit Exhibits, or Sign up for Coach’s Corner
Chair: John Sequeira, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Royal Dutch Shell
“Busting Myths: Breaking Barriers” Speakers: Amber Schmidt, Senior Associate, Catalyst
Catalyst will provide an overview of women and minorities in business along with best practices that highlight organizational initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.
“Best Practices in Managing Diverse Workforce” Speakers: Elizabeth Campbell, Partner and Chief Diversity Officer, Andrews Kurth Duy Loan Le, Senior Fellow, Texas Instruments Deloitte Marathon Oil
This panel will examine best practices in managing a diverse workforce in various industry sectors.
Chair: Donna Cole, President/CEO, Cole Chemical David Medina, Director Multicultural Community Relations, Rice University
“Starting or Expanding Your Business in the New Economy” Speakers: Ken Jones, Director Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Houston Polo Becerra, CEO, Post Oak Grill Vibhore “VJ” Jain, Managing Partner, Research Periodicals & Book Services Lisa Reyna, President, International Consulates
Having thoughts of starting your own business? Want to take more control of your time and who much money you make? Got a great idea? Come and Listen to these young entrepreneurs and Professor Ken Jones. “Starting and growing a business in today’s economy…learn about new opportunities just waiting for you”
Mistress of Ceremony: Deborah Duncan (invited)
Welcome Remarks: Annise Parker, Mayor, City of Houston (invited) Keynote Speaker: Jason Few, President, Reliant Energy
Diversity Champion Awards: Corporate: - Community: -
Network, visit Exhibits, or Sign up for Coach’s Corner
The afternoon program consists of four concurrent tracks: A, B, C, and D.
Chair: Omar Reid, Director HR, City of Houston
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. “Ensuring an Inclusive Environment”Speakers: Cuc Vu, Chief Diversity Officer, Human Rights Campaign Deena Fidas, Associate Director Workplace Programs, Human Rights Campaign
Did you know that a majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers report being closeted at work? Has your organization implemented LGBT-friendly policies but are you not sure if they have actually resulted in a more inclusive workplace? While crucial to LGBT workers, inclusive policies account for just part of an employee’s total workplace experience. Oftentimes HR and Diversity professionals are left in the dark on challenges that LGBT employees may face in their immediate workplaces and how managers can anticipate and address these issues. In this session, participants will gain a nationally representative view of the most current issues facing LGBT employees and learn what they can do to measure and improve workplace climate for LGBT employees in their organization.
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. “Talent Attraction and Retention: Position for the Recovery”Speakers: Kathy Salazar, Veterans Administration Sue Moraska, Associate Chair, VAST Department/Occupational Life Skills, Houston Community College
This session will focus on strategies to attract the right talents and positioning ourselves for the economic recovery, with special emphasis on two areas which are often neglected, veterans and disabled workers.
Chair: Dolly Brenneman, President, Brenneman Consulting
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. “Corporate Bullying” Speaker: Craig B. Clayton, Sr. – Director International Institute for Diversity & Cross Cultural Management, University of Houston
We typically associate the term ‘bullying’ with the schoolyard behavior of those who are insecure and feel compelled to use their size or temperament to control others. In fact, most companies today are losing money due to the ‘Brutus Syndrome’ bullying the bottom line! - One out of six people have been bullied at work. - Women are targeted approx. 77% of time - Up to 80% of Bullying Involves One’s Boss
Corporate bullying takes many forms. Yet its overall definition is a pattern of repeated, unwelcome, and often unwarranted behavior, including being excluded, isolated, criticized, and singled out for different treatment. These behaviors can escalate to shouting at and humiliating an employee.
This session will discuss the reasons for corporate bullying, the types of corporate bullies and ways to begin to reduce the levels of corporate bullying occurring in workplaces today.
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. “Unwritten Rules: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Career and Why Doing a Good Job Might Not Be Enough” Speaker: Mary Boughton, Senior Director, Catalyst
This interactive session provides insights into the Unwritten Rules in the workplace. Unwritten Rules are the workplaces norms and behaviors that you need to know to advance. Drawing from extensive research and the best practices of leading global organizations, you will receive insight to behaviors and strategies that you need to employ in order to build a successful career. We will discuss how to: 1. Understand the barriers to advancement which often hold women back 2. Uncover the Unwritten Rules in your organization 3. Gain insight into key behaviors executives wish in hindsight that they had known and used in their careers
Chair: John Nguyen, Service Manager, Shell Global Solutions Grace Chi, Planning and Performance Management Analyst, BP
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. “Early Career Moves”Panelists: Dr. Richard Lee, Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Program, M.D. Anderson
· Take Control of Your Future – How to Develop Your Own Career Plan · How to pick your Sponsor, Advisor, Mentor, Coach and when to move on to a new one · What is the difference between an Advisor, Mentor or Coach · How to get noticed? · What is really expected and not expected for you to go to the next level · How to broaden your experience? · Should you get a MBA degree? · How do you strategically change jobs to advance your career?
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. “Why I didn’t get the Raise/Promotion?” Speaker: Neena Newberry, President, Newberry Executive Coaching and Consulting
· What is holding you back: Customs, Culture, Manners, Etiquette, Professional Attire, Communication, Education, Skills · What can you do to ensure you are on the right track: What questions to ask · What to do if you think you are being passed over constantly? Stuck and now what are my options?
Chair: M. Helen Cavazos, Chief Diversity Officer, METRO
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. “Say It with Power” Speaker: Mariam Haddad, President and Founder, Performance English
Performance English addresses key issues people experience in mastering spoken English: vocal production / control, pronunciation confusion, accent, comprehension, fluency and confidence. We begin our training programs at the very root of verbal communication, sound. Participants create a technical foundation and understanding about how sound is vocally created, transmitted, heard and perceived. Using a unique teaching model allowing all speakers access to becoming successful ambassadors for themselves and their corporations. Seminar participants are provided with practical tools and strategies supported by guided practice to create impactful clarity in verbal communication across cultural and language barriers.
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. “Generational Gap” Speaker: Bonnie Delesandri Monych, Your Workplace Doctor
Do your co-workers or employees baffle you? Maybe it’s because of generational differences. For the very first time in history, four generations are working side-by-side in the workplace. Join ‘Doctor B’ for an entertaining and informative session that will raise your awareness and provide some helpful tips on working with and managing each generation. You will leave knowing a lot about the Veterans, Boomers, Gen Xers and Gen Y’s- Oh My!
Door Prizes Drawing
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