NAAEE Conference
Wichita, Kansas
October 16, 2008
In a presentation entitled "CEO Integration: A Dynamic Course for Achieving Educational Objectives," Dr. Nancy Picard, a senior consultant for RHR and Laurene von Klan, chief executive officer and president of the Chicago-based Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, will relate Ms. von Klan's experience integrating into this small, but politically high profile, non-profit academy of sciences and associated nature museum after a quick succession of former leaders.
CREW Network Convention & Marketplace
Houston, Texas
October 17, 2008
Risk taking and authenticity are two forces that impact women's success at the C-Suite level, according to new research from RHR International. Learn about new women's leadership research interspersed with real-world parables that can be applied to your professional and personal life. Dr. Nancy Picard, a senior consultant with the RHR Chicago office, and Deidre Drake, senior vice president, human resources, Harris N.A., will present "Play Your Best Hand: Authentic C-Suite Women's Leadership." The two presenters will facilitate an engaging group exercise featuring a deck of playing cards designed to help women find and deploy their own authenticity and risk taking. Participants will leave the room empowered to effect real change in their careers.
SIOP Leading Edge Consortium
Cincinnati, Ohio
October 17-18, 2008
Dr. Paul Ofman, managing director of the RHR New York office, will sit on a panel composed of organizational leaders and external coaches who will draw upon their experiences to discuss issues associated with coaching. The session, entitled "The Practice of Coaching: Perspectives from Organizations and Coaches," will highlight best practices in coaching engagements, what organizations and coaches need from each other, and how to create better partnerships between coaches and organizations to maximize successful outcomes.
HRPS 2008 Fall Executive Forum
Chicago, Illinois
October 19-21
Drs. Michael Seitchik and Daniel Quinn will join Jackie Nickerson, vice president training and organizational development for ARAMARK Corporation, in a presentation entitled “ARAMARK’s Integrated Approach to Talent Management” that will relate the organization’s integrated approach to talent management that is specifically tied in to the company’s business objectives. Included in the session will be discussions related to acquisition, on-boarding, assessment and development. Issues the trio will specifically address include: integrating talent management processes, implementing activities appropriate to the organization’s structure, and insuring appropriate buy-in throughout the organization.