MPI-WI Chapter Meeting
March 20, 2008

Agenda

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Clock Tower Inn Rockford, IL — AM —   9:00 - 11:00 Board Meeting     — PM —   12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 4:00 Speaker Laraine Kaminsky presents "Leveraging Diversity to Boost the Power of Your Meetings" 4:00 - 5:00 Reception

Leveraging Diversity to Boost the Power of Your Meetings

Presenter: Platinum Series Presenter: Laraine Kaminsky

	Platinum Series Presenter: Laraine Kaminsky

Program Description:
As the face of our communities, organizations and clientele is changing, leaders must shift their paradigm to be “less comfortable with the too comfortable” and "more comfortable with the less comfortable”. Using an inclusive lens can increase employee engagement and organizational innovation, and ultimately promote the success of your meetings. Attending this session will increase awareness of why it is important to be inclusive in your meetings; notions of hospitality across cultures; food and beverage considerations for diverse audiences; the significance of religious and international holidays for your planning; how to work and communicate successfully with diverse attendees and speakers; and what to consider when planning international meetings.

After attending this session, you will be able to:

• Build awareness of the wider dimensions of diversity and their impact on the domestic workplace and international marketplace.
• Apply skills in successfully addressing challenges that arise from working with a diverse team and client base.
• Identify solutions and strategies for fostering respect and promoting inclusion in the meetings industry.

About Laraine Kaminsky
Laraine Kaminsky is an energetic and engaging speaker and facilitator, and a recognized leader in the fields of global diversity, cross-cultural awareness, language training, mentoring and consulting. Her experience makes Laraine a well sought after speaker and trainer on the importance of intercultural and diversity effectiveness. Her powerful insight into human behaviour, allows her to facilitate effective personal interactions with persons from diverse cultures.

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Location, Map, and Lodging

Clock Tower Inn
7801 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: (815)-398-6000
Toll Free: 1-800-358-7666
Property Website

Room Rate: $89.00
Cut-off date: March 19, 2008