The New Era of Talent Development
Talent Upskilling in the New World of Learning
Developing cutting-edge talent and effective people strategies is vital for taking advantage of the opportunities and addressing the challenges facing today’s workforce. Attend this micro-conference to equip yourself and your organization with the top-most skills and capabilities needed to navigate change and transformation. Also familiarize yourself with tips and tools to optimize work performance while prioritizing employee well-being. This inaugural micro-conference is brought to you in partnership with the Association for Talent Development (ATD).
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Location
Virtual, Online.
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CPD
CPD Total: 4.75 Hours
(3.75 Live + 1.0 On-demand)
Price
Member, Non-Member and Student pricing available.
Details in the “Pricing” tab.
Early bird ends March 24, 2022.
The pandemic and resulting economic upheaval have fundamentally changed how we work, learn, and develop skills that will prepare us for what the future holds. Tackling today’s increasingly demanding business landscape requires innovative solutions that will help employees navigate the dynamic nature of work and ensure they are abreast of technological developments. Now, more than ever, talent development and HR departments are in the spotlight to provide such skills development.
This micro-conference will take a deep dive into the themes and lessons that have emerged as priorities for organizations since the start of the pandemic. This includes:
- Reskilling and upskilling talent for the future of work
- Prioritizing employee engagement, well-being and mental health
- Centering diversity, equity, inclusion and retention
- Developing HR and talent strategies to build a future-ready workforce
HR and talent professionals will walk away with tangible tools, comprehensive strategies and applicable practices to develop a future-ready, inclusive and motivated workforce that foregrounds employee wellness and retention.
Why Attend?
- Learn from leading experts on talent and skills development
- Get a head-start on developing strategies to make your organization future-ready
- Equip yourself with tools to harness the potential of the changing nature of work
Who Should Attend?
- HR Specialists, HR Generalists, HR Managers, HR Directors, HR Business Partners
- HR professionals who are responsible for organizational development, talent recruitment, retention and upskilling
- Individuals and business leaders who are responsible for employee wellbeing, employee engagement, leadership, and policy development
- Business leaders who are in charge of change leadership and management strategies
- Talent development and organizational development specialists who design, plan or manage talent development strategies
Continuing Professional Development
The Talent Development Micro-Conference is collectively eligible for 4.75 CPD Hours: 3.75 Live + 1.0 On-demand.
CPD codes are only issued for sessions you attended live. No CPD code is provided for sessions viewed on-demand. Sessions you view on-demand do qualify for CPD Hours and will accumulate toward the total of 4.75 CPD, however you will need to log those hours manually. Details can be found on the CPD FAQs page.
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Please note that HRPA reserves the right to modify and update session titles, descriptions and speakers.
8:45AM – 9:00AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker(s): Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL, Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA; Jennifer Homer, Vice President, Community & Branding, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
9:00AM – 10:00AM
#100 Keynote Presentation – Upskilling & Reskilling Talent: The Future of Learning and Talent Development
Speaker(s): Suzanne Frawley, Director, Talent Management, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
In this session we will explore why talent development professionals need to question and explore commonly used terms in the industry and why describing these terms is key to success. We will review research that identifies the skills critical to the future of work and discuss how we can prepare people and organizations for success by using a broader, forward-thinking mindset.
10:00AM – 10:15AM
Break
10:15AM – 11:15AM
#101 Panel Discussion – Workforce Diversity, Retention, and Business Growth: Are These Really Tied Together?
Moderator: Eliza Blanchard, Content Manager, Learning & Development, DEI, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Speaker(s): Jake Hirsch-Allen, North America Workforce Development and Higher Education System Lead at LinkedIn; Charlotte Hughes, CEO & Principal Consultant, Inclusive Leaders Group, USA; Maria Morukian, MA, PCC, President and Founder, MSM Global Consulting, LLC
In the past two years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have catapulted to new heights. Business leaders across the globe made bold promises to make their organizations more inclusive. Research shows that diversity brings many advantages to an organization, including but not limited to increased profitability, widespread creativity, stronger governance and better problem-solving. Employees with diverse backgrounds bring with them a wide variety of perspectives, ideas and experiences which strengthens organizational resilience, effectiveness, and overall performance. So, DEI is a business imperative that must be prioritized and implemented into business strategies and everyday interactions for sustained success.
11:15AM – 11:30AM
Break
11:30AM – 12:30PM – Concurrent Sessions: Select 1 of 2
#102 Case Study – Transforming Culture and Fostering Growth Through Learning
Speaker(s): Lisa Lang, Head of People Enablement & Growth – Americas, Siemens, USA
Statistics show that an average employee is productive for only three hours a day. Yet, companies with effective wellness programs have reduced costs and made financial gains like higher revenue per employee, fewer absentee days per employee per year and higher shareholder returns. In other words, employee wellness is key to workforce retention and to employee productivity. So, what is your company wellness strategy looking like? Is your organization relying only on typical workplace perks such as a discounted gym membership?
#103 Expert Insight – Designing for Modern Learning in the Digital Age of Continuous Learning
Speaker(s): Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist, Beyond the Sky: Custom Learning, Canada
In the ever-changing, fast-paced world, how can you ensure your learning solutions adapt and have impact? Typical training approaches no longer fit the modern worker’s crowded schedule. Instead, new approaches are effective at igniting performance. In this high-energy, interactive session, you’ll learn the three key techniques to ensure your digital learning solution drives results.
12:30PM – 12:45PM
Break
12:45PM – 1:30PM
#104 Expert Insight – Shaping the Future of Employee Experiences and Re-imagining the Employee Contract
Speaker(s): David S Cohen, Founder and Principal Consultant, DS Cohen & Associates; Professor, Durham College, Teacher, Author, Disruptor
For decades the mantra has been – focus on employee engagement and you will build the best place to work. But the foundation for engagement is the feeling employees experience when they leave work or anticipate coming to work on Monday morning. How their manager and leaders make employees feel is pivotal. HR & talent development professionals, as well as business leaders will learn to align their understanding with employees understanding and allow this to foster and cultivate strong employee engagement.
1:30PM – 1:40PM
Closing Remarks
Speaker(s): Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL, Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA; Jennifer Homer, Vice President, Community & Branding, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Not sure of your schedule?
Whether you attend the sessions live or not, register anyway to gain access to the conference recordings post-event. On-demand viewings still qualify for CPD Hours and recordings are made available for one year post-event date.
Event Pricing
All registration fees include access to the live, virtual streamed sessions on April 28, 2022, as well as access to the conference recordings post-event.
| INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION | Early bird Until March 24, 2022 | Regular March 25, 2022 onward |
| MEMBERS | $75 | $95 |
| NON-MEMBERS | $100 | $120 |
| STUDENT MEMBERS | $35 | $35 |
| GROUP REGISTRATION 3+ MORE REGISTRANTS | Early bird Until March 24, 2022 | Regular March 25, 2022 onward |
| MEMBERS | $70 | $90 |
| NON-MEMBERS | $95 | $115 |
| STUDENT MEMBERS | $35 | $35 |
The pandemic and resulting economic upheaval have fundamentally changed how we work, learn, and develop skills that will prepare us for what the future holds. Tackling today’s increasingly demanding business landscape requires innovative solutions that will help employees navigate the dynamic nature of work and ensure they are abreast of technological developments. Now, more than ever, talent development and HR departments are in the spotlight to provide such skills development.
Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL
Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA
Kris’ approach as an executive leader is to achieve results by creating outstanding workplaces where people and culture are strategic priorities. She is a passionate and skilled business executive with 15 years’ experience leading HR in hi-tech, high growth companies in automotive and financial services, where she served as a trusted people and culture strategist, advisor, and business partner to the C-Suite.
Kris started her career in hospitality where she held various leadership and management positions. For more than 20 years, Kris has served as a valued member of senior and executive leadership teams, where her skills in HR, leadership, strategy, and culture were honed and her passion for business and human resources were developed. She is periodically called upon by media, conferences, and academia to contribute her experience and perspectives as an HR and business leader.
Kris has achieved the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations as awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association in Ontario, Canada. As a lifelong learner, Kris is thrilled to bring professional development and learning opportunities to the HR community in her role as Vice-President, Human Resources and Learning at the HRPA.
Jennifer Homer
Vice President, Community & Branding, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Jennifer leads multiple functions at ATD including governance, the association’s awards programs, research, customer service and ATD’s Certification Institute. She started at (then) ASTD in 1999 and led its public relations work. Jennifer has also volunteered on the executive board for the International Association of Business Communicators and was president of the D.C. chapter. She holds IABC’s Accredited Business Communicator credential.
Suzanne Frawley
Director, Talent Management, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
In her current role as Director of Talent Management for Plains All American, a Fortune 150 oil and gas company, Suzanne Frawley builds the talent strategy, which includes talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development from high potential to frontline leaders. She has extensive experience, including serving as the Director of Learning for Phillips 66, a Fortune 50 oil and gas company, where she created the learning strategy and led her team in building and enhancing leadership and professional skills across the organization.
Eliza Blanchard
Content Manager, Learning & Development, DEI, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Eliza Blanchard is the content manager for ATD’s Learning & Development and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion topic areas. In this role she creates and curates content on instructional design, training delivery, measurement and evaluation, managing the learning function, and the intersection of DEI and talent development. She also develops products and programs for talent development professionals and hosts ATD’s monthly DEI podcast. Prior to joining ATD, Eliza worked at a nonprofit consulting firm that helped organizations develop diversity and inclusion initiatives that focus on religion as an aspect of identity. Eliza earned her Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) certification in 2018.
Jake Hirsch-Allen
North America Workforce Development and Higher Education System Lead at LinkedIn
Jake Hirsch-Allen builds public-private partnerships between North America’s governments, workforce development organizations, colleges and universities and LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Through this work, he supports and is learning to be an ally to groups such as newcomers and refugees, Indigenous populations, the formerly incarcerated and people with disabilities. Jake also advises several startups including FutureFit AI, HireGuide and Readocracy. He speaks regularly on the future of work and learning and is passionate about skills-based hiring and learning.
Jake is a Director on the Boards of the Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity, Information and Communications Technology Council, and the Canadian Club. He founded Lighthouse Labs, Canada’s foremost software development bootcamp and Hacking Health. A former intellectual property and international criminal lawyer, Jake was also Chair of the Technology Committee of the Global Education Platform. In addition, he has taught Global Health at McMaster University and clerked at the Supreme Court of Israel.
Charlotte Hughes MS, CDP
CPLP, Founder & CEO, Inclusive Leaders Group, LLC
Charlotte is an agile entrepreneur, diversity, equity and inclusion consultant, and a developer of leaders. As the successful co-founder and CEO of Inclusive Leaders Group (ILG) headquartered in North Florida, she has designed and directed talent and organizational development strategies that have been implemented by Fortune 500 companies, small and large healthcare systems and some of the largest global non-profits. ILG is a boutique training and consulting firm that transforms business for profitable growth through inclusive leadership, equity and belonging solutions.
Maria Morukian, MA, PCC
President and Founder, MSM Global Consulting, LLC
Maria is an organizational consultant, coach and facilitator specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion and intercultural competence. She supports clients in developing sustainable and transformational change efforts to build thriving organizational communities. She is a faculty member of the American University, a TEDx speaker and has been published in Forbes, Ellevate and TD Magazine. Maria hosts a podcast on critical DEI issues called Culture Stew. She is also the author of the book, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace (ATD Press, 2022) and co-author of ATD’s Handbook for Training and Talent Development Handbook (ATD Press, 2022).
Lisa Lang
Head of People Enablement & Growth, Americas Siemens Corporation
Lisa brings more than two decades of leadership experience in learning and development business excellence, organizational change initiatives and workforce development. She is a member of the People Enablement & Growth Leadership team that defines the learning strategy for Siemens globally for over 280,000 employees.
In her role, she is responsible for aligning and implementing Siemens’ learning strategy in regions of the Americas. Lisa’s scope in the Americas covers over 55,000 Siemens employees served by the learning organization, which is entirely self-funded. This includes employees located in US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and throughout Central and South America. She has also recently served as a subject matter expert to Siemens US CEO Barbara Humpton and other Fortune 100 CEOs, governors and non-profit leaders on the 25-member Federal Workforce Policy Advisory Board. This group of leaders and subject matter experts was tasked with advising federal policy on workforce issues.
Lisa has a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Clemson University. She enjoys long-distance running and spending time with her family in their hometown of Winter Park, FL.
Danielle Wallace
Chief Learning Strategist, Beyond the Sky: Custom Learning
Previously, as a marketing leader with Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, Danielle learned strategic marketing principles which she now applies to learning and development to create compelling breakthrough solutions. She is a sought-after speaker at global conferences and her thought leadership is found in numerous industry magazines and publications. Her monthly free infographics and tips can be found at www.beyondthesky.ca.
David S Cohen
David S Cohen, Founder and Principal Consultant, DS Cohen & Associates; Professor, Durham College, Teacher, Author, Disruptor
Dr. David S Cohen has a vision: organizations that thrive by living their values in good times and especially VUCA times. David’s first career was in elementary and high school education, where he built a reputation for building school communities based on purpose and social responsibility. More than three decades ago, David transitioned to corporate consulting. As a consultant, He has earned a reputation as a contrarian consultant because he does not always follow what is popular in his chosen field. David works with leaders, helping them understand what is necessary to build an active and positive organization. He helps leaders’ step into life’s challenges, inspiring them to create a sustained approach through a values-based focus that results in better business results. David has had the privilege of partnering with firms across five continents and all business sectors. Additionally, he has worked with governments, from the local to the federal levels and with not-for-profits.
He has taught at Queens University School of Labour Relations as well as the executive education program at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Currently, he teaches organizational development at Durham College. David earned his doctorate from Boston University in Humanistic and Behavioural Studies. During that time, he also completed independent studies at the Harvard School of Education, where he was a teaching assistant.
Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL
Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA
Kris’ approach as an executive leader is to achieve results by creating outstanding workplaces where people and culture are strategic priorities. She is a passionate and skilled business executive with 15 years’ experience leading HR in hi-tech, high growth companies in automotive and financial services, where she served as a trusted people and culture strategist, advisor, and business partner to the C-Suite.
Kris started her career in hospitality where she held various leadership and management positions. For more than 20 years, Kris has served as a valued member of senior and executive leadership teams, where her skills in HR, leadership, strategy, and culture were honed and her passion for business and human resources were developed. She is periodically called upon by media, conferences, and academia to contribute her experience and perspectives as an HR and business leader.
Kris has achieved the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations as awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association in Ontario, Canada. As a lifelong learner, Kris is thrilled to bring professional development and learning opportunities to the HR community in her role as Vice-President, Human Resources and Learning at the HRPA.
Jennifer Homer
Vice President, Community & Branding, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Jennifer leads multiple functions at ATD including governance, the association’s awards programs, research, customer service and ATD’s Certification Institute. She started at (then) ASTD in 1999 and led its public relations work. Jennifer has also volunteered on the executive board for the International Association of Business Communicators and was president of the D.C. chapter. She holds IABC’s Accredited Business Communicator credential.
Suzanne Frawley
Director, Talent Management, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
In her current role as Director of Talent Management for Plains All American, a Fortune 150 oil and gas company, Suzanne Frawley builds the talent strategy, which includes talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development from high potential to frontline leaders. She has extensive experience, including serving as the Director of Learning for Phillips 66, a Fortune 50 oil and gas company, where she created the learning strategy and led her team in building and enhancing leadership and professional skills across the organization.
Eliza Blanchard
Content Manager, Learning & Development, DEI, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Eliza Blanchard is the content manager for ATD’s Learning & Development and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion topic areas. In this role she creates and curates content on instructional design, training delivery, measurement and evaluation, managing the learning function, and the intersection of DEI and talent development. She also develops products and programs for talent development professionals and hosts ATD’s monthly DEI podcast. Prior to joining ATD, Eliza worked at a nonprofit consulting firm that helped organizations develop diversity and inclusion initiatives that focus on religion as an aspect of identity. Eliza earned her Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) certification in 2018.
Jake Hirsch-Allen
North America Workforce Development and Higher Education System Lead at LinkedIn
Jake Hirsch-Allen builds public-private partnerships between North America’s governments, workforce development organizations, colleges and universities and LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Through this work, he supports and is learning to be an ally to groups such as newcomers and refugees, Indigenous populations, the formerly incarcerated and people with disabilities. Jake also advises several startups including FutureFit AI, HireGuide and Readocracy. He speaks regularly on the future of work and learning and is passionate about skills-based hiring and learning.
Jake is a Director on the Boards of the Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity, Information and Communications Technology Council, and the Canadian Club. He founded Lighthouse Labs, Canada’s foremost software development bootcamp and Hacking Health. A former intellectual property and international criminal lawyer, Jake was also Chair of the Technology Committee of the Global Education Platform. In addition, he has taught Global Health at McMaster University and clerked at the Supreme Court of Israel.
Charlotte Hughes MS, CDP
CPLP, Founder & CEO, Inclusive Leaders Group, LLC
Charlotte is an agile entrepreneur, diversity, equity and inclusion consultant, and a developer of leaders. As the successful co-founder and CEO of Inclusive Leaders Group (ILG) headquartered in North Florida, she has designed and directed talent and organizational development strategies that have been implemented by Fortune 500 companies, small and large healthcare systems and some of the largest global non-profits. ILG is a boutique training and consulting firm that transforms business for profitable growth through inclusive leadership, equity and belonging solutions.
Maria Morukian, MA, PCC
President and Founder, MSM Global Consulting, LLC
Maria is an organizational consultant, coach and facilitator specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion and intercultural competence. She supports clients in developing sustainable and transformational change efforts to build thriving organizational communities. She is a faculty member of the American University, a TEDx speaker and has been published in Forbes, Ellevate and TD Magazine. Maria hosts a podcast on critical DEI issues called Culture Stew. She is also the author of the book, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace (ATD Press, 2022) and co-author of ATD’s Handbook for Training and Talent Development Handbook (ATD Press, 2022).
Lisa Lang
Head of People Enablement & Growth, Americas Siemens Corporation
Lisa brings more than two decades of leadership experience in learning and development business excellence, organizational change initiatives and workforce development. She is a member of the People Enablement & Growth Leadership team that defines the learning strategy for Siemens globally for over 280,000 employees.
In her role, she is responsible for aligning and implementing Siemens’ learning strategy in regions of the Americas. Lisa’s scope in the Americas covers over 55,000 Siemens employees served by the learning organization, which is entirely self-funded. This includes employees located in US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and throughout Central and South America. She has also recently served as a subject matter expert to Siemens US CEO Barbara Humpton and other Fortune 100 CEOs, governors and non-profit leaders on the 25-member Federal Workforce Policy Advisory Board. This group of leaders and subject matter experts was tasked with advising federal policy on workforce issues.
Lisa has a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Clemson University. She enjoys long-distance running and spending time with her family in their hometown of Winter Park, FL.
Danielle Wallace
Chief Learning Strategist, Beyond the Sky: Custom Learning
Previously, as a marketing leader with Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, Danielle learned strategic marketing principles which she now applies to learning and development to create compelling breakthrough solutions. She is a sought-after speaker at global conferences and her thought leadership is found in numerous industry magazines and publications. Her monthly free infographics and tips can be found at www.beyondthesky.ca.
David S Cohen
David S Cohen, Founder and Principal Consultant, DS Cohen & Associates; Professor, Durham College, Teacher, Author, Disruptor
Dr. David S Cohen has a vision: organizations that thrive by living their values in good times and especially VUCA times. David’s first career was in elementary and high school education, where he built a reputation for building school communities based on purpose and social responsibility. More than three decades ago, David transitioned to corporate consulting. As a consultant, He has earned a reputation as a contrarian consultant because he does not always follow what is popular in his chosen field. David works with leaders, helping them understand what is necessary to build an active and positive organization. He helps leaders’ step into life’s challenges, inspiring them to create a sustained approach through a values-based focus that results in better business results. David has had the privilege of partnering with firms across five continents and all business sectors. Additionally, he has worked with governments, from the local to the federal levels and with not-for-profits.
He has taught at Queens University School of Labour Relations as well as the executive education program at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Currently, he teaches organizational development at Durham College. David earned his doctorate from Boston University in Humanistic and Behavioural Studies. During that time, he also completed independent studies at the Harvard School of Education, where he was a teaching assistant.
The pandemic and resulting economic upheaval have fundamentally changed how we work, learn, and develop skills that will prepare us for what the future holds. Tackling today’s increasingly demanding business landscape requires innovative solutions that will help employees navigate the dynamic nature of work and ensure they are abreast of technological developments. Now, more than ever, talent development and HR departments are in the spotlight to provide such skills development.
This micro-conference will take a deep dive into the themes and lessons that have emerged as priorities for organizations since the start of the pandemic. This includes:
- Reskilling and upskilling talent for the future of work
- Prioritizing employee engagement, well-being and mental health
- Centering diversity, equity, inclusion and retention
- Developing HR and talent strategies to build a future-ready workforce
HR and talent professionals will walk away with tangible tools, comprehensive strategies and applicable practices to develop a future-ready, inclusive and motivated workforce that foregrounds employee wellness and retention.
Why Attend?
- Learn from leading experts on talent and skills development
- Get a head-start on developing strategies to make your organization future-ready
- Equip yourself with tools to harness the potential of the changing nature of work
Who Should Attend?
- HR Specialists, HR Generalists, HR Managers, HR Directors, HR Business Partners
- HR professionals who are responsible for organizational development, talent recruitment, retention and upskilling
- Individuals and business leaders who are responsible for employee wellbeing, employee engagement, leadership, and policy development
- Business leaders who are in charge of change leadership and management strategies
- Talent development and organizational development specialists who design, plan or manage talent development strategies
Continuing Professional Development
The Talent Development Micro-Conference is collectively eligible for 4.75 CPD Hours: 3.75 Live + 1.0 On-demand.
CPD codes are only issued for sessions you attended live. No CPD code is provided for sessions viewed on-demand. Sessions you view on-demand do qualify for CPD Hours and will accumulate toward the total of 4.75 CPD, however you will need to log those hours manually. Details can be found on the CPD FAQs page.
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Please note that HRPA reserves the right to modify and update session titles, descriptions and speakers.
8:45AM – 9:00AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker(s): Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL, Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA; Jennifer Homer, Vice President, Community & Branding, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
9:00AM – 10:00AM
#100 Keynote Presentation – Upskilling & Reskilling Talent: The Future of Learning and Talent Development
Speaker(s): Suzanne Frawley, Director, Talent Management, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
In this session we will explore why talent development professionals need to question and explore commonly used terms in the industry and why describing these terms is key to success. We will review research that identifies the skills critical to the future of work and discuss how we can prepare people and organizations for success by using a broader, forward-thinking mindset.
10:00AM – 10:15AM
Break
10:15AM – 11:15AM
#101 Panel Discussion – Workforce Diversity, Retention, and Business Growth: Are These Really Tied Together?
Moderator: Eliza Blanchard, Content Manager, Learning & Development, DEI, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Speaker(s): Jake Hirsch-Allen, North America Workforce Development and Higher Education System Lead at LinkedIn; Charlotte Hughes, CEO & Principal Consultant, Inclusive Leaders Group, USA; Maria Morukian, MA, PCC, President and Founder, MSM Global Consulting, LLC
In the past two years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have catapulted to new heights. Business leaders across the globe made bold promises to make their organizations more inclusive. Research shows that diversity brings many advantages to an organization, including but not limited to increased profitability, widespread creativity, stronger governance and better problem-solving. Employees with diverse backgrounds bring with them a wide variety of perspectives, ideas and experiences which strengthens organizational resilience, effectiveness, and overall performance. So, DEI is a business imperative that must be prioritized and implemented into business strategies and everyday interactions for sustained success.
11:15AM – 11:30AM
Break
11:30AM – 12:30PM – Concurrent Sessions: Select 1 of 2
#102 Case Study – Transforming Culture and Fostering Growth Through Learning
Speaker(s): Lisa Lang, Head of People Enablement & Growth – Americas, Siemens, USA
Statistics show that an average employee is productive for only three hours a day. Yet, companies with effective wellness programs have reduced costs and made financial gains like higher revenue per employee, fewer absentee days per employee per year and higher shareholder returns. In other words, employee wellness is key to workforce retention and to employee productivity. So, what is your company wellness strategy looking like? Is your organization relying only on typical workplace perks such as a discounted gym membership?
#103 Expert Insight – Designing for Modern Learning in the Digital Age of Continuous Learning
Speaker(s): Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist, Beyond the Sky: Custom Learning, Canada
In the ever-changing, fast-paced world, how can you ensure your learning solutions adapt and have impact? Typical training approaches no longer fit the modern worker’s crowded schedule. Instead, new approaches are effective at igniting performance. In this high-energy, interactive session, you’ll learn the three key techniques to ensure your digital learning solution drives results.
12:30PM – 12:45PM
Break
12:45PM – 1:30PM
#104 Expert Insight – Shaping the Future of Employee Experiences and Re-imagining the Employee Contract
Speaker(s): David S Cohen, Founder and Principal Consultant, DS Cohen & Associates; Professor, Durham College, Teacher, Author, Disruptor
For decades the mantra has been – focus on employee engagement and you will build the best place to work. But the foundation for engagement is the feeling employees experience when they leave work or anticipate coming to work on Monday morning. How their manager and leaders make employees feel is pivotal. HR & talent development professionals, as well as business leaders will learn to align their understanding with employees understanding and allow this to foster and cultivate strong employee engagement.
1:30PM – 1:40PM
Closing Remarks
Speaker(s): Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL, Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA; Jennifer Homer, Vice President, Community & Branding, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Not sure of your schedule?
Whether you attend the sessions live or not, register anyway to gain access to the conference recordings post-event. On-demand viewings still qualify for CPD Hours and recordings are made available for one year post-event date.
Event Pricing
All registration fees include access to the live, virtual streamed sessions on April 28, 2022, as well as access to the conference recordings post-event.
| INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION | Early bird Until March 24, 2022 | Regular March 25, 2022 onward |
| MEMBERS | $75 | $95 |
| NON-MEMBERS | $100 | $120 |
| STUDENT MEMBERS | $35 | $35 |
| GROUP REGISTRATION 3+ MORE REGISTRANTS | Early bird Until March 24, 2022 | Regular March 25, 2022 onward |
| MEMBERS | $70 | $90 |
| NON-MEMBERS | $95 | $115 |
| STUDENT MEMBERS | $35 | $35 |
The pandemic and resulting economic upheaval have fundamentally changed how we work, learn, and develop skills that will prepare us for what the future holds. Tackling today’s increasingly demanding business landscape requires innovative solutions that will help employees navigate the dynamic nature of work and ensure they are abreast of technological developments. Now, more than ever, talent development and HR departments are in the spotlight to provide such skills development.
Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL
Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA
Kris’ approach as an executive leader is to achieve results by creating outstanding workplaces where people and culture are strategic priorities. She is a passionate and skilled business executive with 15 years’ experience leading HR in hi-tech, high growth companies in automotive and financial services, where she served as a trusted people and culture strategist, advisor, and business partner to the C-Suite.
Kris started her career in hospitality where she held various leadership and management positions. For more than 20 years, Kris has served as a valued member of senior and executive leadership teams, where her skills in HR, leadership, strategy, and culture were honed and her passion for business and human resources were developed. She is periodically called upon by media, conferences, and academia to contribute her experience and perspectives as an HR and business leader.
Kris has achieved the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations as awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association in Ontario, Canada. As a lifelong learner, Kris is thrilled to bring professional development and learning opportunities to the HR community in her role as Vice-President, Human Resources and Learning at the HRPA.
Jennifer Homer
Vice President, Community & Branding, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Jennifer leads multiple functions at ATD including governance, the association’s awards programs, research, customer service and ATD’s Certification Institute. She started at (then) ASTD in 1999 and led its public relations work. Jennifer has also volunteered on the executive board for the International Association of Business Communicators and was president of the D.C. chapter. She holds IABC’s Accredited Business Communicator credential.
Suzanne Frawley
Director, Talent Management, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
In her current role as Director of Talent Management for Plains All American, a Fortune 150 oil and gas company, Suzanne Frawley builds the talent strategy, which includes talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development from high potential to frontline leaders. She has extensive experience, including serving as the Director of Learning for Phillips 66, a Fortune 50 oil and gas company, where she created the learning strategy and led her team in building and enhancing leadership and professional skills across the organization.
Eliza Blanchard
Content Manager, Learning & Development, DEI, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Eliza Blanchard is the content manager for ATD’s Learning & Development and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion topic areas. In this role she creates and curates content on instructional design, training delivery, measurement and evaluation, managing the learning function, and the intersection of DEI and talent development. She also develops products and programs for talent development professionals and hosts ATD’s monthly DEI podcast. Prior to joining ATD, Eliza worked at a nonprofit consulting firm that helped organizations develop diversity and inclusion initiatives that focus on religion as an aspect of identity. Eliza earned her Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) certification in 2018.
Jake Hirsch-Allen
North America Workforce Development and Higher Education System Lead at LinkedIn
Jake Hirsch-Allen builds public-private partnerships between North America’s governments, workforce development organizations, colleges and universities and LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Through this work, he supports and is learning to be an ally to groups such as newcomers and refugees, Indigenous populations, the formerly incarcerated and people with disabilities. Jake also advises several startups including FutureFit AI, HireGuide and Readocracy. He speaks regularly on the future of work and learning and is passionate about skills-based hiring and learning.
Jake is a Director on the Boards of the Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity, Information and Communications Technology Council, and the Canadian Club. He founded Lighthouse Labs, Canada’s foremost software development bootcamp and Hacking Health. A former intellectual property and international criminal lawyer, Jake was also Chair of the Technology Committee of the Global Education Platform. In addition, he has taught Global Health at McMaster University and clerked at the Supreme Court of Israel.
Charlotte Hughes MS, CDP
CPLP, Founder & CEO, Inclusive Leaders Group, LLC
Charlotte is an agile entrepreneur, diversity, equity and inclusion consultant, and a developer of leaders. As the successful co-founder and CEO of Inclusive Leaders Group (ILG) headquartered in North Florida, she has designed and directed talent and organizational development strategies that have been implemented by Fortune 500 companies, small and large healthcare systems and some of the largest global non-profits. ILG is a boutique training and consulting firm that transforms business for profitable growth through inclusive leadership, equity and belonging solutions.
Maria Morukian, MA, PCC
President and Founder, MSM Global Consulting, LLC
Maria is an organizational consultant, coach and facilitator specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion and intercultural competence. She supports clients in developing sustainable and transformational change efforts to build thriving organizational communities. She is a faculty member of the American University, a TEDx speaker and has been published in Forbes, Ellevate and TD Magazine. Maria hosts a podcast on critical DEI issues called Culture Stew. She is also the author of the book, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace (ATD Press, 2022) and co-author of ATD’s Handbook for Training and Talent Development Handbook (ATD Press, 2022).
Lisa Lang
Head of People Enablement & Growth, Americas Siemens Corporation
Lisa brings more than two decades of leadership experience in learning and development business excellence, organizational change initiatives and workforce development. She is a member of the People Enablement & Growth Leadership team that defines the learning strategy for Siemens globally for over 280,000 employees.
In her role, she is responsible for aligning and implementing Siemens’ learning strategy in regions of the Americas. Lisa’s scope in the Americas covers over 55,000 Siemens employees served by the learning organization, which is entirely self-funded. This includes employees located in US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and throughout Central and South America. She has also recently served as a subject matter expert to Siemens US CEO Barbara Humpton and other Fortune 100 CEOs, governors and non-profit leaders on the 25-member Federal Workforce Policy Advisory Board. This group of leaders and subject matter experts was tasked with advising federal policy on workforce issues.
Lisa has a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Clemson University. She enjoys long-distance running and spending time with her family in their hometown of Winter Park, FL.
Danielle Wallace
Chief Learning Strategist, Beyond the Sky: Custom Learning
Previously, as a marketing leader with Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, Danielle learned strategic marketing principles which she now applies to learning and development to create compelling breakthrough solutions. She is a sought-after speaker at global conferences and her thought leadership is found in numerous industry magazines and publications. Her monthly free infographics and tips can be found at www.beyondthesky.ca.
David S Cohen
David S Cohen, Founder and Principal Consultant, DS Cohen & Associates; Professor, Durham College, Teacher, Author, Disruptor
Dr. David S Cohen has a vision: organizations that thrive by living their values in good times and especially VUCA times. David’s first career was in elementary and high school education, where he built a reputation for building school communities based on purpose and social responsibility. More than three decades ago, David transitioned to corporate consulting. As a consultant, He has earned a reputation as a contrarian consultant because he does not always follow what is popular in his chosen field. David works with leaders, helping them understand what is necessary to build an active and positive organization. He helps leaders’ step into life’s challenges, inspiring them to create a sustained approach through a values-based focus that results in better business results. David has had the privilege of partnering with firms across five continents and all business sectors. Additionally, he has worked with governments, from the local to the federal levels and with not-for-profits.
He has taught at Queens University School of Labour Relations as well as the executive education program at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Currently, he teaches organizational development at Durham College. David earned his doctorate from Boston University in Humanistic and Behavioural Studies. During that time, he also completed independent studies at the Harvard School of Education, where he was a teaching assistant.
Kris Tierney, CHRP, CHRL
Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, HRPA
Kris’ approach as an executive leader is to achieve results by creating outstanding workplaces where people and culture are strategic priorities. She is a passionate and skilled business executive with 15 years’ experience leading HR in hi-tech, high growth companies in automotive and financial services, where she served as a trusted people and culture strategist, advisor, and business partner to the C-Suite.
Kris started her career in hospitality where she held various leadership and management positions. For more than 20 years, Kris has served as a valued member of senior and executive leadership teams, where her skills in HR, leadership, strategy, and culture were honed and her passion for business and human resources were developed. She is periodically called upon by media, conferences, and academia to contribute her experience and perspectives as an HR and business leader.
Kris has achieved the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations as awarded by the Human Resources Professionals Association in Ontario, Canada. As a lifelong learner, Kris is thrilled to bring professional development and learning opportunities to the HR community in her role as Vice-President, Human Resources and Learning at the HRPA.
Jennifer Homer
Vice President, Community & Branding, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Jennifer leads multiple functions at ATD including governance, the association’s awards programs, research, customer service and ATD’s Certification Institute. She started at (then) ASTD in 1999 and led its public relations work. Jennifer has also volunteered on the executive board for the International Association of Business Communicators and was president of the D.C. chapter. She holds IABC’s Accredited Business Communicator credential.
Suzanne Frawley
Director, Talent Management, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
In her current role as Director of Talent Management for Plains All American, a Fortune 150 oil and gas company, Suzanne Frawley builds the talent strategy, which includes talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development from high potential to frontline leaders. She has extensive experience, including serving as the Director of Learning for Phillips 66, a Fortune 50 oil and gas company, where she created the learning strategy and led her team in building and enhancing leadership and professional skills across the organization.
Eliza Blanchard
Content Manager, Learning & Development, DEI, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Eliza Blanchard is the content manager for ATD’s Learning & Development and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion topic areas. In this role she creates and curates content on instructional design, training delivery, measurement and evaluation, managing the learning function, and the intersection of DEI and talent development. She also develops products and programs for talent development professionals and hosts ATD’s monthly DEI podcast. Prior to joining ATD, Eliza worked at a nonprofit consulting firm that helped organizations develop diversity and inclusion initiatives that focus on religion as an aspect of identity. Eliza earned her Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) certification in 2018.
Jake Hirsch-Allen
North America Workforce Development and Higher Education System Lead at LinkedIn
Jake Hirsch-Allen builds public-private partnerships between North America’s governments, workforce development organizations, colleges and universities and LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Through this work, he supports and is learning to be an ally to groups such as newcomers and refugees, Indigenous populations, the formerly incarcerated and people with disabilities. Jake also advises several startups including FutureFit AI, HireGuide and Readocracy. He speaks regularly on the future of work and learning and is passionate about skills-based hiring and learning.
Jake is a Director on the Boards of the Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity, Information and Communications Technology Council, and the Canadian Club. He founded Lighthouse Labs, Canada’s foremost software development bootcamp and Hacking Health. A former intellectual property and international criminal lawyer, Jake was also Chair of the Technology Committee of the Global Education Platform. In addition, he has taught Global Health at McMaster University and clerked at the Supreme Court of Israel.
Charlotte Hughes MS, CDP
CPLP, Founder & CEO, Inclusive Leaders Group, LLC
Charlotte is an agile entrepreneur, diversity, equity and inclusion consultant, and a developer of leaders. As the successful co-founder and CEO of Inclusive Leaders Group (ILG) headquartered in North Florida, she has designed and directed talent and organizational development strategies that have been implemented by Fortune 500 companies, small and large healthcare systems and some of the largest global non-profits. ILG is a boutique training and consulting firm that transforms business for profitable growth through inclusive leadership, equity and belonging solutions.
Maria Morukian, MA, PCC
President and Founder, MSM Global Consulting, LLC
Maria is an organizational consultant, coach and facilitator specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion and intercultural competence. She supports clients in developing sustainable and transformational change efforts to build thriving organizational communities. She is a faculty member of the American University, a TEDx speaker and has been published in Forbes, Ellevate and TD Magazine. Maria hosts a podcast on critical DEI issues called Culture Stew. She is also the author of the book, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace (ATD Press, 2022) and co-author of ATD’s Handbook for Training and Talent Development Handbook (ATD Press, 2022).
Lisa Lang
Head of People Enablement & Growth, Americas Siemens Corporation
Lisa brings more than two decades of leadership experience in learning and development business excellence, organizational change initiatives and workforce development. She is a member of the People Enablement & Growth Leadership team that defines the learning strategy for Siemens globally for over 280,000 employees.
In her role, she is responsible for aligning and implementing Siemens’ learning strategy in regions of the Americas. Lisa’s scope in the Americas covers over 55,000 Siemens employees served by the learning organization, which is entirely self-funded. This includes employees located in US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and throughout Central and South America. She has also recently served as a subject matter expert to Siemens US CEO Barbara Humpton and other Fortune 100 CEOs, governors and non-profit leaders on the 25-member Federal Workforce Policy Advisory Board. This group of leaders and subject matter experts was tasked with advising federal policy on workforce issues.
Lisa has a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Clemson University. She enjoys long-distance running and spending time with her family in their hometown of Winter Park, FL.
Danielle Wallace
Chief Learning Strategist, Beyond the Sky: Custom Learning
Previously, as a marketing leader with Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, Danielle learned strategic marketing principles which she now applies to learning and development to create compelling breakthrough solutions. She is a sought-after speaker at global conferences and her thought leadership is found in numerous industry magazines and publications. Her monthly free infographics and tips can be found at www.beyondthesky.ca.
David S Cohen
David S Cohen, Founder and Principal Consultant, DS Cohen & Associates; Professor, Durham College, Teacher, Author, Disruptor
Dr. David S Cohen has a vision: organizations that thrive by living their values in good times and especially VUCA times. David’s first career was in elementary and high school education, where he built a reputation for building school communities based on purpose and social responsibility. More than three decades ago, David transitioned to corporate consulting. As a consultant, He has earned a reputation as a contrarian consultant because he does not always follow what is popular in his chosen field. David works with leaders, helping them understand what is necessary to build an active and positive organization. He helps leaders’ step into life’s challenges, inspiring them to create a sustained approach through a values-based focus that results in better business results. David has had the privilege of partnering with firms across five continents and all business sectors. Additionally, he has worked with governments, from the local to the federal levels and with not-for-profits.
He has taught at Queens University School of Labour Relations as well as the executive education program at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Currently, he teaches organizational development at Durham College. David earned his doctorate from Boston University in Humanistic and Behavioural Studies. During that time, he also completed independent studies at the Harvard School of Education, where he was a teaching assistant.
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