11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kirkwood Continuing Education Center
$50 per person for one session (lunch included)
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Apr 8, 2010  |
"Learn about groundbreaking examples of how diversity and inclusion drive innovation."
Frans Johansson is an author, speaker and entrepreneur. Raised in Sweden, Johansson moved to the states and received a BS in environmental science at Brown University and an MBA at Harvard Business School. Johansson later founded a software company as well as a medical device company. Watch Frans' video to learn more. |
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Jun 17, 2010  |
"Hear his powerful message on the urgency and necessity for diversity and inclusion."
Carlos Gutierrez the son of Cuban immigrants, started his career in sales at Kellogg in Mexico City and eventually rose to the position of CEO by 1999. In 2005, Gutierrez became the 35th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce for the Bush Administration and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion. |
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Nov 4, 2010  |
Understand the critical role of white men in successful diversity and inclusion efforts.
Bill Proudman became an advocate for diversity upon noticing how disengaged other white male leaders were from diversity efforts in the early 90’s. Proudman worked for Outward bound for over thirty years and became a Founding Partner and COO of White Men as Full Diversity Partners. In addition to his diversity focused leadership, Proudman spends time working in direct ways to contribute to inclusion-based global solutions. |
Kirkwood Continuing Education Center
7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW . Cedar Rapids IA . 52404
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For more information or any questions please call Diversity Focus at 319-363-3707
