2010 HR IEP Conference Series: Ottawa Agenda

Day Schedule – Ottawa – October 29, 2010  

The Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Governor General II/III Room
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9H4
Phone: (613) 560 7000
 

Time

Session

Presenter

8:00 am - 8:30 am

Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:30 am – 9:15 am

Welcome from HRPA and opening plenary session focusing on the integration of HR IEPs into the local HR community. This session will set the agenda for the conference, it will also address some of the key trends that will impact HR IEP’s success in the future.

HRPA / Mike Lipkin

9:15 am – 10:15 am

Leveraging Diversity as a Competitive Advantage

 Craig Dowden, Managing Director, André Filion & Associates

10:15 am – 10:30 am

Break - Networking

 

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Employer/ Successful IEP Panel Discussion including Q&A

From the Employer perspective:

A) Why an IEP hiring strategy builds the strongest team

B) IEP workplace integration strategies

C) Insights to HR IEPs on how to win with employers

D) How employers believe HR IEPs can succeed in the workplace

E) Employers' perceptions of interview/communication best practices

5 minutes per presentation

From the IEP perspective:

Successful HR IEPs sharing their lessons learned about the job search, personal marketing, overcoming barriers and excelling on the job.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Facilitated Networking Session

 

2:00 pm – 3:55 pm

The Ten Qualities of Highly Successful HR IEPs.” This session will focus on how HR IEPS can build strong personal brands; and sustain their motivation and self development. It will include insights from employers     

Mike Lipkin

3:55 pm – 4:00 pm  

Closing Remarks by HRPA