This session is for the diversity practitioner who wants to have a practical, high-level overview of how to implement diversity within the corporation/organization, or for the HR professional who is responsible for the diversity function. Learn the proper definition of diversity. Identify the five elements needed in your diversity mission statement and the key differences between affirmative action and diversity. Discuss a diversity business case, the strategic approach needed to ensure success as well as the pros and cons of metrics and practical tools for gauging ROI to ensure success.
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Mark M. Butler
manager, Diversity & Inclusion
Marathon Petroleum Company
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Mark Butler graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1979.
He joined Marathon Oil Company in 1981 in the Findlay, Ohio office as an Associate Employee Relations Representative. During his 25 years with the Company, Mark has held a variety of positions within the human resources function. In 2002, Mark was assigned to his current position as Manager of Diversity. In this capacity, he’s responsible for the development and implementation of diversity initiatives that create an environment where the talents and differences of all employees are respected and valued for business success.
Over the last 5 years, he’s spoken to over 3,000 people from both inside and outside of his company. He continues to speak on a national level and has been a presenter at the national conferences for the American Association for Affirmative Action, The National Conference Board and the Society for Human Resource Management.