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Abstracts

All listed times are Central Time Zone (CT).

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024

Keynote:
C-Suite Perspective on Leadership in Organizations
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.

As organizations are faced with unprecedented change and challenges, leadership skills have become differentiators to achieving organizational goals. HR Leaders have an important opportunity to define the role that leadership and leadership development play within organizational and people strategy. CHROs in particular have an opportunity to influence and partner with the CEO, executive teams, and Boards of Directors to align the role that leadership will play in the company’s strategy. Peter Fasolo will be able to provide the perspective from within Johnson & Johnson to describe how leadership has become a catalyst to advancing the organization’s mission.

Panel Discussion:
Leading Tomorrow: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Leadership
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Societal and workplace shifts have placed demands on leaders to look for new ways to lead effectively in this changing world of work. Leaders face continued complexities among the myriad fast-paced changes and socio-political crises (“poly crises”) which makes the so-called “VUCA” world of a few short years ago seem tame and simple in comparison. How leaders navigate and lead through these unprecedented times will determine their individual and organizational success. How are organizations defining these criteria and expectations of their senior-most leaders? What will determine success in the future? This panel, composed of leadership assessment, development, and search professionals will discuss their research and learnings and how they are equipping their organizational clients for the future.

Practitioner Forum:
Developing Future Leaders
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

Leadership development professionals from a variety of industries will describe a tailored and innovative development program they are conducting with their leaders. The panel will span a continuum from leadership development on a “shoe string” budget to well-funded bespoke programs and everything in between. Panelists will share strategies and lessons learned with opportunity for participant Q&A.

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

Fireside Chat:
DEI and Leadership: Reflecting External Inequities Internally
8:15 - 9:45 a.m.

The landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is rapidly evolving, shaped by converging societal, political, economic, and technological forces. This dynamic environment challenges leaders to reimagine their approaches to DEI work. Join us for an illuminating 90-minute panel featuring a CEO, CHRO, DEI leader, employment attorney, and an I/O psychologist. They will discuss how they're leading their organizations and advising clients on DEI while offering insights into future trends and challenges. Gain a multifaceted view of DEI's evolving landscape and come away with fresh insights to advance DEI initiatives in your own organization.

Fireside Chat:
The Future of Leader Development
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Futurist perspective as it relates to leadership and technology development and adapting to organizational and societal demands. The panelists will engage in a lively discussion that will serve to expand the perspectives of the audience, enabling all of us to think about future possibilities for HR and organizations.

Case Study:
Turning Leadership Data Into Practice at Google
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

We are not just living through a period of profound change; we are witnessing a change of eras. This has a direct effect on what's needed from leaders everywhere - they're experiencing a heightened need to demonstrate new skills and mindsets. During this session, learn how Google is turning leadership data into practice to support leaders in this next era.

Keynote:
Leadership During Crisis: Only the Strong Survive?
1:00 - 1:25 p.m.

Dr. Kelsey Medeiros's research on leadership in crisis explores the dynamic strategies and behaviors leaders must adopt to navigate complex and high-stakes situations effectively. Her work emphasizes the importance of adaptability, clear communication, and emotional intelligence in crisis management. By examining case studies and empirical data, Dr. Medeiros identifies key leadership traits that contribute to resilience and decision-making under pressure. Her findings offer valuable insights for organizations aiming to enhance their crisis response frameworks and develop leaders who can steer their teams through turbulent times with confidence and competence.

Panel Discussion:
Cultivating Leadership at Every Level
1:25 - 2:10 p.m.

Addressing the scalability of leadership development programs, this session focuses on interventions designed to foster leadership skills across the organizational hierarchy. It will include discussions on mentorship programs, peer-to-peer learning networks, and creating a culture of continuous development.

Panel and Breakout:
Integrating Coaching with Technology-Driven Solutions and Leadership Development
2:10 - 3:25 p.m.

Almost faster than anyone can keep track -- technological tools and platforms are enhancing the coaching and broader leadership development experience, from AI-driven analytics and simulations to coaching. This session will showcase how technology can (and can’t) personalize and scale leadership and coaching initiatives, featuring case studies from organizations (and one provider). Panelists will Share successes, limitations, challenges (and maybe even some ‘fails’). This interactive session will also seek input, ‘what’s next’ and crowdsource expertise and wisdom from LEC participants in attendance.

 
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