HR Departments of 1

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:00am to 10:45am
Eric Peterson, MSOD
Senior Consultant
Cook Ross Inc
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Eric C. Peterson, MSOD is a Senior Consultant with Cook Ross Inc. He is a recognized facilitator and educator in the Diversity & Inclusion space with over 15 years of experience in Unconscious Bias, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I), Learning Strategies, and Organization Development. Eric is certified in the use of both the Predictive Index and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and is a graduate of the Facilitation Learning Partners Program of Healing the Heart of Diversity. He has been published in Profiles in Diversity Journal and Echelon Magazine, and has been sourced as a D&I expert by CNN, National Public Radio, USA Today, The Bloomberg Group, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and the Los Angeles Times.

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Conference Orientation

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Robert Garcia, MBA, ACC, CAE
Vice President & Chief Staff Officer
ICF Coaching in Organizations
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Robert Garcia is Vice President & Chief Staff Officer of ICF Coaching in Organizations and is responsible for leading the operations that enable global organizations to build coaching capabilities and develop a strong coaching culture. He has held senior level positions at Randstad, SHRM, Baptist Health, Florida International University, LHH, ADP, and United Healthcare. 

He has an MBA from FIU and a Bachelor of Science in Management from NSU. He has 5 HR Certifications, the ICF Associate Certified Coach credential and is a Certified Association Executive. He is fluent in English and Spanish and has presented in 6 continents.

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Patrick Ran, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP
chief operating officer, China Business
SHRM
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Ran is in charge of SHRM’s business development and operation in the Greater China region, with responsibilities including establishing and implementing business strategy, developing effective relationships with the government, business, academic and professional world, and representing SHRM in China. He is instrumental in designing and delivering SHRM HR certification programs, research and survey, acts as a member of the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK™) Committee, and chairs the SHRM China HR Summit. Ran has over 30 years of experience as a practitioner, trainer and consultant in the fields of strategic HR management and planning, HR effectiveness, management development, sustainability, development of HR profession and higher education, etc. He’s a frequent speaker at HR events in Asia-Pacific and North American Regions. Prior to joining SHRM in 2005, Ran led consulting projects and provided solutions for large multinational, state-owned and private enterprises in China to improve their organizational performance. Ran earned his Ph.D. from Brunel University in London, MBA from the University of Wales, Diploma in Education (Dip/Ed.) from the National University of Singapore, and B.A. from Sichuan University of China. He is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

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International Attendees Conference Orientation

Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 10:00am to 10:45am
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
America’s First African-American Female Combat Pilot
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Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour went from beat cop to America’s first African-American female U.S. Marine Corps combat pilot in three years, flying over the deserts of Iraq supporting men and women on the groundand serving two tours overseas. Returning home, she realized that many people want to create similar breakthroughs in their own lives, they just don’t know how. As a battle-tested speaker, Armour ignites audiences with a dynamic spark from the moment she leaps into the audience. The author of Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matters shows you how to create a personal “flight plan” utilizing candid strategies to win on the battlefield of business and life. Armour’s fresh style has been featured on Oprah Winfrey, CNN, Tavis Smiley, NPR, and other media outlets. She has inspired hundreds of organizations and individuals with her understanding of the passion and leadership required to excel.

 

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:15pm
Fareed Zakaria
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General Session Featuring Fareed Zakaria

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Fareed Zakaria
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Preconference Offerings

Take a deep-dive into the most important skill sets you need as an HR professional wherever you are in your career. An intensive, instructor-led learning environment boosts educational potential and productivity. To attend either preconference offering, you must register for both the conference and the preconference offerings. Preconference offerings are not sold individually. Seating is limited!

 
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
America’s First African-American Female Combat Pilot
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Speaker's Blog
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Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour went from beat cop to America’s first African-American female U.S. Marine Corps combat pilot in three years, flying over the deserts of Iraq supporting men and women on the groundand serving two tours overseas. Returning home, she realized that many people want to create similar breakthroughs in their own lives, they just don’t know how. As a battle-tested speaker, Armour ignites audiences with a dynamic spark from the moment she leaps into the audience. The author of Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matters shows you how to create a personal “flight plan” utilizing candid strategies to win on the battlefield of business and life. Armour’s fresh style has been featured on Oprah Winfrey, CNN, Tavis Smiley, NPR, and other media outlets. She has inspired hundreds of organizations and individuals with her understanding of the passion and leadership required to excel.

 

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Cleared Hot

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:15pm