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| Executive Symposium - November 1, 2006 | |
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10:45 - 12:00 PM | Registration / Buffet Luncheon / Networking | |
| 12:00 - 12:15 PM | Welcome/Opening Remarks from our Conference Co-chairs David Goronkin, President & CEO and Joleen Flory Lundgren, VP Human Resources & Training, Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. Pledge of Allegiance led by Captain Jeffrey Papaleo, US Army | |
| 12:15 - 1:00 PM |
Beyond the Benchmark; How human capital excellence will shape your legacy Presented by Joni Thomas Doolin, CEO & Founder, People Report Management and hourly turnover are headed north, and so is the rate of change in the corner offi ce. As executives struggle with a heated labor market, intense competitive pressures, an uncertain economy and increased public scrutiny of their results, balancing people and profits has never been tougher – or more important. | |
| 1:00 - 1:45 PM |
Opening Keynote: Lessons from retail Lee Culpepper, Vice President Federal Government Relations, Wal-Mart Stores Just when you thought it was getting tough out there — a legislative update for the service sector with Q&A. Immigration, minimum wage, unions, rising benefits costs – can the foodservice industry take a page from Wal-Mart? | |
| 1:45 - 1:55 PM |
Presentation of the 2006 People Report Catalyst Award Joni Doolin, and Richard Snead, CEO, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, winner of the 2005 Catalyst Award | |
| 1:55 - 2:15 PM | Break | |
| 2:15 - 3:00 PM |
How Famous Dave’s Connects the Dots Moderated by Fritzi P. Woods, President & CEO, PrimeSource Foodservice Equipment, Inc. Panelists include: David Goronkin, President & CEO; Diana Purcel, CFO; and Joleen Flory Lundgren, VP Human Resources & Training, Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. True strategic integration of human capital only happens when HR, Finance and Operations are aligned; not easy and not common. The team at Famous Dave’s shares what works, what doesn’t, and how they balance serving employees, guests, and shareholders. | |
| 3:00 - 3:45 PM |
The Right Ingredients for Building and Sustaining an Ethical Culture Presented by Ronald James, President & CEO, Center for Ethical Business Cultures As businesses emerge from the stigma of high profile ethical breakdowns and taxing regulatory reforms, we still face the need to rebuild trust and confidence with our key stakeholders: investors, customers, employees and communities. Ron James, former CEO of US West Communications, will explore themes in the workplace and how successful organizations are taking the opportunity to reinvest in building and sustaining ethical cultures. | |
| 3:45 - 4:00 PM | Break | |
| 4:00 - 4:30 PM |
Presentation of the 2006 People Report Workplace Legacy Award to Lloyd Hill, Chairman & CEO, & Lou Kaucic, Retired Chief People Officer, Applebee’s International Inc. Under their leadership, Applebee’s has transformed its people practices and made human capital excellence a hallmark of their success. Help us celebrate the accomplishments of these two outstanding industry executives, as they receive the 2nd Annual Workplace Legacy Award. | |
| 4:30 - 5:15 PM |
Setting the Table; The transforming power of hospitality in business Presented by Danny Meyer, CEO Union Square Hospitality Group Over the past twenty years, beginning with Union Square Cafe, Danny Meyer has built one of America’s most successful hospitality organizations, which now includes the acclaimed restaurants Gramercy Tavern, The Modern at MoMA, Eleven Madison, a jazz club, a hamburger shack, and a catering company. Meyer’s newly released book shares what he has learned about striving for and sustaining excellence in the workplace, and shakes up traditional thinking about management principles and people skills. | |
| 5:15 - 5:30 PM | Conference Toast | |
| 5:30 - 8:00 PM |
Cocktail Reception Presented by American Express & Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates |
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| General Session Program - November 2, 2006 | |
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7:15 - 8:15 AM | Registration / Breakfast Buffet / Networking | |
| 8:15 - 8:30 AM | Welcome/Opening Remarks from our Conference Co-chairs David Goronkin, President & CEO and Joleen Flory Lundgren, VP Human Resources & Training, Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Keynote Address — Building a Carrot Culture; The Art + Science of Employee Recognition Presented by Chester Elton, best selling author, award winning speaker, and expert in the art + science of recognition and its impact on the workplace. Anchored in years of cross industry research, Elton’s presentation clearly connects recognition to Return on Equity. Funny, actionable, thought-provoking and inspirational — a terrific conference kick-off! | |
| 9:30 - 9:50 AM | Break | |
| 9:50 - 10:35 AM | People Report Key Results and Findings for 2006—Deal or No Deal? Presented by Teresa Siriani, President, People Report Are your people practices positioning you to win in the workplace and the marketplace? Don’t miss the annual report to members on consortium performance, service sector trends, and best practices. | |
| 10:35 - 10:45 AM | Presentation of the 2006 People Report Heart of the Workplace Award (Sponsored by Johnson & Wales University, Community Leadership Institute) Presented by Teresa Siriani and Matt Smith, Director Johnson & Wales University Community Leadership Institute | |
| 10:45 - 12:00 PM | Power Breakouts (Each attendee may attend one session.) Leading Human Capital practitioners and experts present the issues; explore the solutions, and leading best practices of every facet of workplace excellence. Choose one, and send your colleagues to the others! Session 1: Focus on attraction, recruitment, assessment and selection Moderated by Jessica Sweeney Platt, Managing Director, HR Executive Forum, Corporate Executive Board Panelists include: Linda Pharr, President & COO, Batrus Hollweg International; Stan Sword, Chief People Officer, Applebee’s International; Rodney Morris, SVP Human Resources, Johnny Carino’s Italian; Andy Snitz, Senior Director of Staffing, Darden Restaurants Session 2: Focus on total rewards Moderated by Charlie Montreuil, Corporate Vice President Human Resources, Carlson Companies International Panelists include: Patricia Wilmot, EVP People First, Domino’s Pizza; Ann Costelloe, Office Practice Leader Executive Compensation, Watson Wyatt Worldwide; Executive from Best Buy Corporation; Lauri Hopkins, Consultant, Hays Corporation Session 3: Focus on training, development, and performance management Moderated by Ed Eynon, SVP Human Resources, The Cheesecake Factory Panelists include: Susan Steinbrecher, Author, consultant and expert in organizational development; TJ Schier, Author, President & Founder of podTraining and Incentivize Solutions; John Prutsman, Executive Director of Human Resources Operations, Applebee’s International; Warren Wolfe, Vice President of Foodservices, Macy’s/Marshall Fields | |
| 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Networking Luncheon A chance to visit with speakers, special guests, People Report Board members, and your colleagues at hosted tables where you can continue the Power Breakout buzz. | |
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM | The Science: Technology platforms that enable human capital excellence This panel of technology pioneers are using science to enable improvements in people practices and the bottom line. Moderated by Jim Sullivan, Founder & CEO of Sullivision.com Panelists include: Ned Lidvall, President & CEO Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc.; Judy Irwin, Vice President Human Resources, Golden Corral Corporation; Steve Bruce, President & CEO, Café Enterprises dba Fatz Café | |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Crossing Borders: Candid conversation about the laws, the immigrants, and the impact on our foodservice industry while the debate continues to rage Moderated by: Sherri Daye Scott, Editor, QSR Magazine Panelists include: Cindy Kang, Partner Haynes & Boone, specializing in International and Immigration; Hudson Riehle, SVP Research, National Restaurant Association; Arnold Dominguez, VPHR, Del Taco, Inc.; Catalina Ganis, Senior VP, Elliot Associates,Inc., and Chair, Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance | |
| 2:45 - 3:05 PM | Networking Break | |
| 3:05 - 3:50 PM | Culture RX: Prescription for a social revolution Presented by Jody Thompson and Cali Ressler, the innovators of the Best Buy “ROWE” Results Only Work Environment They have been featured in Time Magazine, on ABC World News Tonight and on 60 Minutes. A model for the modern workplace, ROWE smashes assumptions, breaks the rules, exposes the flexibility con game, and forever changes the way we think about work. How does it all apply to your office, your restaurants, and your own team? | |
| 3:50 - 4:00 PM | Recognition of our Amazing Sponsors | |
| 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Leading for a Lasting Impression: Creating a leadership legacy Presented by John Izzo, author of Awakening Corporate Soul, Values Shift: The New Work Ethic, and Second Innocence Each of us will leave a legacy that will outlast us, our business, the industry and those that we serve in life and work. How can we make a lasting impression? How do we leave a leadership legacy? Why do some leaders leave a significant trail of goodness, and success, while many still struggle with what really matters? | |
| 5:00 - 5:30 PM | Presentation of the 2006 People Report Best Practices Awards | |
| 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Celebration Reception |
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