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11th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
Friday, October 31
Featuring
Jane Magpiong, Senior Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management, TIAA-CREF
&
Laura Sabattini, Research Director, Catalyst Inc.
7:30–8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
Olin Hall/Ground floor
8:30–9 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Knight Auditorium
Dr. J. Janelle (Jan) Shubert, Director
The Center For Women's Leadership
9–10:15 a.m. Plenary Session with Catalyst Inc.
Knight Auditorium
Unwritten Rules: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Career
A panel of women leaders joins Laura Sabattini, Research Director of Catalyst Inc., to discuss Catalyst’s most recent research on the unwritten rules that exist across industry sectors. They will share their experiences, observations, and advice for being more “in the know” in your career.
Presenters:
Laura Sabattini, Research Director, Catalyst Inc.
Liz Curtis, President, TDC
Kip Hollister, Founder/CEO, Hollister Inc.
Heather Wishik, AVP, Global Diversity and Inclusion Director, TJX Companies
10:15–10:45 a.m. Networking Break
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Segment A: Four Concurrent Sessions
Various Rooms, Olin Hall
1. Where Women’s Internal Networks Are Working—And How
An increasingly large number of organizations have launched internal networks for women. Many are now re-evaluating and re-designing them. Others are looking for models to launch these successful devices for recruitment and retention of talented women. Join a panel of experts who can help you and your organization no matter which phase you’re facing.
Presenters:
Kathleen Doell, ITT Space Systems Division; President, The Women's
Network
Diane Holman, Chief Learning Officer, Raytheon
Kristin E. Keating, Partner, Assurance and Advisory Business Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Moderator:
Debra Faktor Lepore, CEO, Airlaunch, and CWL Executive in Residence, 2008-2009
2. Creating Successful Business Partnerships Across Sectors: The Powerful Story of Supplier Diversity
What can happen when leaders, across industry sectors, work together to create strong, economically viable partnerships? Learn from a group of women who have firsthand experience creating and using this partnering model.
Presenters:
Linda Denny, President, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Kathy Homeyer, Director, Supplier Diversity, UPS
Delores Johnson-Cooper, Director, Supplier Diversity and Quality Management, Verizon
Nancy Michaelson, CEO and President, Grow Your Own Business Inc.
Moderator:
Dr. Donna Stoddard, Associate Professor and Chairperson, Technology, Operations and Information Management Division, Babson College
3. Long Term Value Creation : Guiding Principles for Organizations and Leaders.
The Aspen Institute’s Corporate Values Strategy Group, dedicated to re-asserting long-term orientation in business decision making and investing, has created an unprecedented consensus among business leaders and a set of guidelines that can help your organization understand---and implement---a long-term focus on value creation.
Presenters:
Judith Samuelson, Executive Director, Business and Society Program, The Aspen Institute
Moderator:
Dr. Janice E. Bell, Professor of Accounting and Weiner Family Term Chair, Babson College
4. Life Changes and Transitions: What's The Next Step For You
What happens when we reach a point in our lives where things aren't working as we wanted or expected? This workshop can be the first step, professionally or personally. Find out what you really want, how to take risks, how to open up new options, and how to keep loving the discovery process.
Presenter:
Linda Lehrer, Founder, Life Changes: The Next Step
Moderator:
Tracee Petrillo, Assistant Dean and Director, Graduate Center for Career Development, Babson College
5. The Hidden Rocket Fuel Inside Organizations: Being an Internal Entrepreneur, Hiring One, Mentoring One.
Have you ever felt like you were just a bit “different” than others in your organization? Ever feel as if you have a unique set of competencies and perspectives, that traditional organizations do not give you the opportunity to leverage your talents? This workshop will help you identify your entrepreneurial traits, spot them in others, and make internal entrepreneurship an organizational strength.
Presenters:
Susan Foley, Executive Director, Research Centers, Babson Executive Education; Author, Entrepreneurs Inside: Accelerating Business Growth with Corporate Entrepreneurs.
Sarah Fisher, Northeast Area Business Manager, Sedation Systems, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a Johnson & Johnson Company; Babson Fast Track MBA student
Moderator:
Dr. Anne Donnellon, Associate Professor of Managment and Faculty Director, Fast Track MBA Program, Babson College
12:30-2 p.m.
Lunch
Special Guest
Candy O'Terry, Creator and Co-host, "Exceptional Women," Magic 106.7 Featured Speaker:
Jane Magpiong, Senior Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management, TIAA- CREF
"Today's Leadership Challenge"
As leaders, we're all facing unprecendented turmoil. Limitless distractions can derail the productivity of an organization. Today, more than ever, leaders need the ability to create an environment of trust, teamwork, and buy-in. Jane Magpiong shares her years of leadership experience, insights, and very practical advice for inspiring followership.
2:15-3:30 p.m.
Segment B: Four Concurrent Sessions
Various Rooms, Olin Hall
1. The Other Half of The Conversation: Men Working for Women Leaders
We’ve all heard (and lived) the stories of what it’s like to be talented women, working for men or working in male-dominated organizations. But there’s another side of this conversation. Be a part of this lively, and, no-doubt, eye-opening conversation with a group of talented men who work for outstanding women leaders.
Presenters:
John Deady, President, City Lights Electrical:
When a Woman Is the Business
Earl Larson, Senior Manager, Operations Planning, Ocean Spray: When a Woman is the Boss
Todd Nicholls, Manager, Wholesale Systems, Eileen Fisher Inc.: When A Woman is the Brand
Moderator:
Dennis Ceru, Lecturer, Entrepreneurship Division, Babson College
2. Personal Finances in an Economic Downturn: A Candid Conversation with Some Friendly Experts
Headlines on the economy sure aren’t very encouraging these days. And sorting out the kinds of questions you need to be asking (never mind the answers to those questions!) isn’t easy. But this group of friendly experts can help you with both the questions and the answers.
Presenters:
Kerry Huges, Citibank
Lisa Jordan, Northeast Zone Agency Placement Team, State Farm Insurance Companies
Bea Liston, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Carol Sanchez, Principal, Sanchez & Santiago, LLC CPA/Small Business Advisors
Moderator:
Dr. Kathleen Hevert, Associate Professor of Finance, Babson College
3. The Myths of and Realities of Consulting: Why This Can Be the Perfect Role for Women
The prevailing myth is that you can’t be a woman in consulting and (a) be successful or (b) have a life. The reality? Meet four successful women consultants who have made this work for them. Discover how you can, too.
Presenters:
Marla Capozzi M96, McKinsey & Company
Lisa Martin M'07, Hitachi Consulting
Precillia Redmond M'07, PA Consulting Group
Lisa Thompson '96, Monitor Group LLC
Moderator:
Susan Lemke, Senior Associate Director, Graduate Career Development, Babson College
4. The Business Model for Diversity and Inclusion
Thanks to emerging research and the successful practices of well-known organizations, there are now proven models for creating the bottom-line business case for work force diversity and workplace inclusion. Join this problem-solving conversation with experts and take viable models back into your organization.
Presenters:
Florence Hudson, Engergy & Environment Initiatives Executive, IBM Corporate Strategy
Jamie Parilla, Director, Gobal Diversity, UBS
Heather Wishik, AVP, Global Diversity and Inclusion Director, TJX
Moderator:
Dr. Nan Langowitz, Associate Professor of Management, Babson College
3:30-5 p.m. Networking Reception
Ground Floor, Olin Hall
PRICING: General Public: $210
Alumni: $150
Students: $50
Faculty/Staff: $50
