2022 Agenda · WEDNESDAY, October 26
KEYNOTE Finding Your Authentic Rhythm with Joy Fitzgerald, UnitedHealth Group
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM VAQUERO BALLROOM
Women and especially women of color comprise one of the fastest-growing segments in corporate America. Yet, often they are underrepresented, underpaid, invisible and in many cases the “only” or, one of a few at their corporate tables. They fear they must change to be successful while compromising the very essence of who they are. They don’t realize they are slowly losing their authentic rhythm! Best-selling author, Joy Fitzgerald pulls together a wealth of experiences to help women successfully thrive in their careers. From being told that she was not enough to realizing she was more than enough, she has spent over 25 years in Corporate America and masterfully broke through “concrete” ceilings. Her career spans from a front-line employee to a renowned Top Corporate Executive and highly sought-after thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has been named by Diversity Journal as a “Woman Worth Watching,” and Black Enterprise as a “Most Powerful Woman in Corporate Diversity.” Her thought leadership has been featured in numerous publications including, Harvard Business Review, Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Insider, and Black Enterprise. In this session, Joy introduces her S.I.S You Got This! principle to help with successfully succeed in their careers. BUILDING STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS AND CONSENSUS Better Relationships, Better Business: Leveraging Influence and Incentives to Build Consensus with Tami Cole, Victoria’s Secret & Co; Tameka Foster, Bed Bath & Beyond and Kandyce Tripp, IBM Security A vital part of any business strategy or tactical execution plan - be it in security or some other function of the enterprise - is to cultivate and nurture positive relationships with the individuals who are impacted and/or who have control over the capabilities that are needed to achieve important business outcomes. Based on their diverse experiences in managing strategic alliances and building consensus in stakeholder groups that often have complex relationships often characterized by the need for collaboration and underscored by dependencies, this discussion will give attendees pragmatic insights and actionable tips about how to realize opportunities and overcome barriers to consensus-building and obtain measurable business results.
9:25 AM – 10:10 AM ARIZONA 6-8
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