Register for The 2009 Diversity Summit Video Library
Gain the learning and exposure of a conference without having to leave your office!
Were you not able to attend Linkage’s Summit on Leading Diversity due to budget or travel restrictions? Are you looking for easy access to best practices and inspirational speeches on Diversity and Inclusion with no travel required? Did you miss one of the keynotes or best practices breakout session while attending this year’s event?
It's no secret that the current economic downturn has had an adverse effect on training and travel budgets. Many of our Summit community and those interested in gaining best practices in Diversity & Inclusion are finding it increasingly difficult to leave their offices to attend educational seminars or meetings.
In response, Linkage is offering a web-based version of The Summit on Leading Diversity, which took place March 16-18, 2009. You will have access to the video recordings of 5 keynote speeches and 8 breakout sessions.
Testimonials from this year’s event:
"I have been coming to the Summit for 5 years, and this year's conference was the best I have attended--kudos!"
- Lynn G. Henderson, Director, US Pharma Diversity, GlaxoSmithKline
"Thank you again for another wonderfully informative Summit. I always enjoy the keynote speakers and break out sessions, as well as coming back home energized to continue the work."
- Michael Carter, Diversity Officer at Mission Hospitals
"Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the presenters. The information by the keynote speakers and the breakout sessions was pertinent and was presented in a clear, meaningful and provocative way. Bravo!!"
- Stephanie Taylor, Director of Cultural Competency, Organizational Learning, WellStar Health System
Purchase your subscription today! Good until March 31, 2010!
Register for The 2009 Diversity Summit Video Library
Available/Recorded sessions include:
Keynote Speeches:
Phoebe Eng
Strategist, futurist, and author of Warrior Lessons
Robert Jensen, PhD
Professor of journalism at the University of Texas at Austin; expert on white privilege and institutionalized racism
Maria Otero
Expert on world poverty and global micro financing; President and CEO of ACCION International
Beverly Daniel Tatum
President of Spelman College and author of Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
Juan Williams
Award-winning journalist and expert on race relations. Author of My Soul Looks Back in Wonder
Best-Practice Breakout Sessions:
- Diversity and Inclusion 1999–2009–2019: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? - Margaret Regan, Future Works Institute
- Metrics & Accountability: Demonstrating Diversity’s Impact on the Bottom Line - Douglas Freeman, Virtcom Consulting
- Defining Success Beyond Representation - Nancy Di Dia, Boehringer-Ingleheim
- Diversity Boot Camp! - Essential Competencies for Global Business Succes - Linda Stokes, PRISM International
- Diversity 101: Best Practices in Launching & Sustaining Diversity Initiative - Mona Siu-Kan Lau, UBS
- Creating a Trusting and Inclusive Culture: Reducing Employees’ Fear of Retaliation - Shelton Goode, Frank McCloskey, Georgia Power
- Advanced Practitioners Think Tank Debrief - Al Vivian, Basic Diversity and other high level practitioners at the Summit
- Using Your Diversity Council to Drive Diversity and Inclusion - Carol McHuron, Stacey Williams, McKesson Corporation
The Summit on Leading Diversity is the nation's premiere diversity event and plays an integral role in creating and sustaining inclusive work environments that enable organizations to operate more effectively in a global marketplace.
Registration Fees:
$595 for a 1-year subscription
$295 for alumni of The 2009 Summit on Leading Diversity (alumni status to be verified)
Register for The 2009 Diversity Summit Video Library
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