Diary

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(2009), "Diary", Strategic Direction, Vol. 25 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/sd.2009.05625cac.001

Diary

Article Type: Diary From: Strategic Direction, Volume 25, Issue 3

Website: www.conference-board.org/conferences/conference.cfm?id=1780

Talent Management Strategies Conference

19-20 March 2009, San Diego, California, USA

Acquiring, developing and deploying the right talent has become one of the most strategic and competitive battlegrounds in business. Talent management is now a make-or-break corporate competency. Doing it well positions organizations to adapt quickly to market changes, seize opportunities and effectively mitigate risk. Yet even the best-in-class companies are struggling to find the top talent they need and keep them. Learn what it means to have a talent mindset, how to integrate your talent management processes and make sure your people assets are being fully leveraged for business impact. Researchers, practitioners and experts will share their insights and best practices. Agenda highlights include:

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  “Major trends that are reshaping the way we think about talent management”, Bob Johansen, Senior Fellow, Institute of the Future, author of Get There Early and Leaders Make the Future.

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  “Three keys to succeeding at strategic talent planning: governance, HR competencies and integration”, Moderator – Chris Ellis, Senior Vice President, Sibson Consulting and Presenters – Mike Norman, Senior Vice President, Sibson Consulting and Jan A. John, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning and Executive Leadership Development, The Regence Group.

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  “Luncheon: what makes a great leader today? Lessons from neuroscience”, David Rock, Chief Executive Officer, Results Coaching Systems, author of Quiet Leadership and Coaching with the Brain in Mind.

Contact: Al Attar Business Tower, 14th floor, Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 60019, Dubai, UAE. E-mail: info@woibex.com; Tel: +9714 3326688; Fax: +9714 3328223; SMS: +97150 4525094; Web site: www.woibex.com/default.asp

11th Global Businesswoman and Leader’s Summit

8-9 March 2009, Dubai, UAE

The 11th Woibex will be held on 8-9 March, 2009. This premier gathering, organized by Datamatix on the occasion of International Women’s Day, will witness the coming together of global businesswomen, leaders, professionals and women entrepreneurs to set trends, exercise influence, create changes and devise innovative strategies that will make a difference to women’s involvement in today’s competitive global markets. Datamatix expects the event to attract leading prominent women from around the globe.

Highlights will be that Woibex 2009 will bring global business and government women leaders and professionals face-to-face with new trends and challenges in an environment that fosters knowledge-building.

As a delegate you will be able to:

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  Gain inspiration and insight from other women’s success stories.

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  Participate in special sessions for entrepreneurs and business owners.

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  Take advantage of networking opportunities.

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  Meet face-to-face to discuss business challenges and trends.

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  Enhance your awareness of the latest knowledge, skills, and information.

The following will attend:

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  businesswomen;

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  women professionals;

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  women entrepreneurs;

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  women academics;

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  women leaders; and

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  successful women entrepreneurs.

In addition, Datamatix will be inviting ministers, diplomats, C-Level executives (CEOs, chairmen, presidents, MDs, etc.) and other high-ranking delegates to share their knowledge.