The current geopolitical climate, along with a lingering hangover from a rash of corporate accounting scandals and executive malfeasance has caused tremendous uncertainty in the global economy. Unlike previous years, expectations are much lower today, as single digit growth rates have become the accepted norm for success in many businesses. As the nation endures its worst hiring slump in almost 20 years, executives have accepted the fact they now operate in an environment containing fewer resources and intense shareholder pressure. How are companies responding to this challenge while still maintaining quality and a highly motivated work force?

Wednesday, October 15th - Day One

6:00 PM - Registration/Cocktail Reception/Dinner
Sponsored By Richard Gros & Associates

7:00 PM - Navigating in the Perfect Storm

A significant economic downturn and a sharp rise in public mistrust by a seemingly endless string of CEO and accounting failures in the last two years have led multinational companies to seek out a new breed of senior management throughout the global landscape. One of the leading search internationalists will discuss the growing need to identify a new wave of top-flight professional to fill the CEO and corporate governance vacuum left in the wake created by this recent turbulence and the subsequent challenges associated with managing these large global giants.

Speaker:

Roderick C. Gow Chairman Gow & Partners

8:30 PM - Great Leaders for Challenging Times

From the American Revolution to the Great Depression to the recent economic downturn, our nation has required special types of leaders to guide the country through challenging times. This renowned American historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author will provide a historical perspective on the emergence of important leaders through our unique history – describing the skills, abilities, foibles and that special timing of our first leaders juxtaposed to today's world-class business leaders who are circumnavigating the globe.

Speaker:

David C. McCullough Pulitzer Prize Winning Author and Historian

Thursday, October 16th - Day Two

7:30 AM - Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:15 AM - Opening Remarks

Speaker:

John Higgins Senior Advisor Hunt-Scanlon Advisors

8:30 AM - Emerging Workforce Challenges for the 21st Century

The combination of slower economic growth and tougher corporate governance standards is forcing companies to evaluate the effectiveness of their current human capital strategies. Are the right systems in place to effectively motivate and retain your best players? The top HR executive of a $3 billion company will discuss the key workforce challenges that will confront employers in the next decade and how business models will adapt to these changes.

Speaker:

Teresa E. McCaslin EVP, Human Resources and Information Systems ContiGroup Companies Inc.

9:15 AM - The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers

A successful career is not the result of one critical lucky break. Instead, it results from a consistent series of opportunities and performance over time. Why do some people ascend to the top and prosper, while others who are equally talented never reach their expectations? A partner from one of the world's preeminent executive search firms and co-author of the newly released book The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers, will discuss the key traits that distinguish the very top players from the rest of the pack.

Speaker:

James M. Citrin Global Leader for Technology, Communication, and Media Practice Spencer Stuart

10:00 AM - Networking Break

10:30 AM - Establishing an Effective Long-Term Partnership Between HR and Senior Management

The blueprint for any successful HR initiative begins with securing buy-in from top management. How do you help your CEO understand the value of human capital and its impact on the bottom line? In an entire session devoted solely to an exchange with conference delegates, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company and his head of Human Resources will discuss how they've worked side-by-side over the past decade to deliver their company's ambitious growth objectives, while mapping out a leadership succession plan for the next two-to-three generations.

Moderator:

Joanna B. Miller Managing Director Corporate Officers and Executive Assessment Russell Reynolds Associates

Speakers:

Michael J. Critelli Chairman and CEO Pitney Bowes Johnna G. Torsone SVP, Chief Personnel Officer Pitney Bowes

11:15 AM - How The Market Values Human Capital

Despite access to a talent pool that is deeper and wider than in years past, several companies today are taking a fiscally restrained approach when making the decision to hire great people, especially at the top. Will a cautious spending approach in talent acquisition prove beneficial or detrimental in the long-term? One of the nation's leading executive recruiters will debate the pros and cons associated with a conservative approach to executive hiring, and will offer his insight into how market conditions will ultimately dictate the value of human capital.

Speaker:

Peter Crist President Crist Associates

12:00 PM - Lunch

12:45 PM - Hunt-Scanlon Human Capital Advantage Award Presentation

Creating a workforce that embraces diversity, fosters innovation and encourages individual leadership and accountability begins with establishing a shared set of values. The Hunt-Scanlon Human Capital Advantage Award honors an executive whose primary philosophy is to build the "best in business" by creating a culture where employees are proud to be part of their company and dedicated to its long-term success. This year's award winner has been chosen for his efforts in establishing and maintaining an innovative spirit which has made his company one of the world's best known brands.

Speaker:

William Wrigley Jr. Chairman, President and CEO Wm. WRIGLEY Jr. Company

1:15 PM - A CFO's Perspective: Measuring The Return On Investment In People

Historically, the relationship between the finance and human resource functions has been strained due to misconceptions on the perceived value of human capital. To what extent do finance executives understand the return on their investment in human capital? The CFO from a leading pharmaceutical company will tell us why measurement is important and discuss the increasing partnership between HR and finance in managing human capital.

Speaker:

David L. Shedlarz Chief Financial Officer Pfizer

2:00 PM - Is Investing In Human Capital Companies A Safe Bet?

Although a two-year slump in equity prices has decimated the market value for several publicly traded companies, it also presents tremendous buying opportunities for savvy investors. What signals should individuals look for when investing in the human capital industry? A top analyst who specializes in the staffing industry will identify which human capital companies appear undervalued today, as well those companies he expects to outperform the market over the next several years.

Speaker:

Jeff Silber Managing Director Harris Nesbitt Gerard

2:45 PM - Closing Remarks

Speaker:

John Higgins Senior Advisor Hunt-Scanlon Advisors

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