(NAME-MCE) 11th Annual Summit on Leading Diversity April 26-28, 2010 Atlanta GA

[Anselmo Villanueva]

11th Annual Summit on Leading Diversity

April 26-28, 2010  Atlanta GA

http://www.linkageinc.com/offerings/summitsandinstitutes/diversity/Pages/Overview.aspx


Mission
Now in its 11th year, *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. Linkage prides itself on the
quality and depth of the program and remains committed to showcasing a
collection of the most vital tools, strategies, and best practices available
in the diversity field.

Learning to:

   - Use a relationship-based model to propel your diversity initiative to
   the next level
   - Improve global relationship management skills
   - Exemplify the behaviors of an inclusive leader
   - Retain and develop diverse talent

Who Attends
Linkage's *Summit on Leading Diversity* attracts over 900 participants each
year, including:

   - Diversity Practitioners—Chief Diversity Officers, VPs, Directors and
   Managers
   - VPs, Directors, and Managers of HR
   - Corporate Diversity Council Members
   - Line Managers and Business Unit Leaders
   - Diversity Change Agents

Learning Tracks

   - *Track 1:* Diversity Management: A Relationship-Based Model
   - *Track 2:* Retention and Succession Planning: Keeping them Onboard and
   Engaged\
   - *Track 3:* Internal / External Partnerships: Strategic Relationships
   that Matter
   - *Track 4:* 2020 Cultural Competence Issues: Building Relationships
   through Deeper Understanding
   - *Track 5: *Courageous Conversations: 2010 Relationship Dynamics
   - *Track 6: *Thriving in a Global Economy: Navigating Relationships
   Locally and Abroad
   - *Track 7:* Leading with Trust and Authenticity: Confronting Barriers
   Head On
   - *Track 8:* Business Development: Linking Employees and Customers