A conference offering the region’s diversity champions and leaders’ inspiration and direction to build and support diversity and inclusion as a business imperative.
September 10, 2013
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
MassMutual Center
1277 Main Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
At Baystate Health, we understand that diversity and inclusion are a business imperative. In alignment with our business goals, development goals and in support of our community we are pleased to announce the Baystate Health Diversity & Inclusion Conference, a conference offering the region’s diversity champions and leaders inspiration and direction to build and support a business imperative of diversity and inclusion. The event will take place September 10, 2013 in Springfield, MA and provides a unique opportunity to collaborate, share best practices, and collectively define what diversity and inclusion means for our region
The one-day event will feature keynote speakers, skill development, best practice sessions, networking and will cover the following topics:
• Building the business case and demonstrating the business imperative for diversity & inclusion
• How to be an effective diversity champion
• Connecting diverse employees to organizational objectives
• Mentoring across difference
• Leveraging inclusion to drive successful customer relationships
• Using your power of influence and privilege to advance diversity work as a diversity champion
• Enhancing inclusive leadership skills
We're proud to be partnering with the following organizations to ensure the success of this conference.
Association of Diversity Councils
Big Y
Freedom Credit Union
Health New England
Springfield Technical Community College
United Way of Pioneer Valley
Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts
YMCA of Greater Springfield
Please contact us if your organization is interested in exploring partnership opportunities.
AGENDA
| 8:30-9:00 am |
Registration and Networking |
| 9:00-9:30 am |
Opening Remarks |
| 9:30-10:45 am |
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Roundtable
“The Business Case for Diversity: Moving from Nice-to-Have to Have-to Have”
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| 11:00-12:15 pm |
Breakout Sessions:
- Case study Presentation: Developing a Diversity Strategy to meet Organizational Outcomes
- Panel Discussion: A Diversity Champions’ Toolbox: Tools for Reaching the Tipping Point
- Skill Development Workshop: Becoming an Inclusive Leader: Driving High-Performance and Engagement presented by Global Novations a Korn/Ferry Company
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| 12:15-2:00 pm |
Lunch and Keynote Address
Dr. Steve Robbins “Inclusion Insights”
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| 2:15-3:30 pm |
Breakout Sessions:
- Panel Discussion: Connecting Diversity & Inclusion to Organizational Objectives
- Skill Development Workshop: Mentoring Across Difference presented by Washington Orange Wheeler
- Case Study Presentation: Formalizing Inclusive Leadership into Work Environments
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| 3:45-5:00 pm |
Industry Roundtable Discussions: Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion |
| 5:00-6:00 pm |
Evening Networking Reception |
Download conference overview and detailed agenda. Join our LinkedIn group for regular conference updates. For immediate questions contact us at diversity@baystatehealth.org or 413-794-7722
Conference registration coming soon!!
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