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December 11, 2024 | Convene at CityView
December 11, 2024
Convene at CityView
Get together with Philadelphia's top CHROs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Reducing Organization Design Friction to Remain Competitive in Times of Change
Developing Next-Generation Leaders by Evolving Role Expectations
Transforming Workforce Planning From Tactical to Strategic
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Vicki Henn
PNC
CHRO
Larry Kleinman
Highmark
EVP & CHRO
Kristie Pappal
Philadelphia Eagles
Vice President of Human Resources
Nancy Stefanowicz
NFI Industries
EVP & CHRO
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:15am - 9:15am Keynote
Chris Ulrich
Body Language Expert
Guest Speaker
Uncovering the mysteries of body language — how people communicate their thoughts and feelings without saying a word — is a decisive first step toward mastering any business and social situation. Top executives know that detecting split-second signals from your team and leadership then taking immediate action is crucial to being a persuasive communicator and problem-solver especially during tricky internal matters or high-level negotiations.
During this session you will learn how to:
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Hosted by AIIR Consulting
Dave Gloss
Head of Team Effectiveness
AIIR Consulting
From economic and geopolitical ambiguity to unprecedented advances in artificial intelligence, leadership teams and their organizations will face uncertainty and unrelenting change in the year ahead. Unfortunately, we know that in these situations, many teams struggle to survive.
In this session, Dave Gloss, Head of Team Effectiveness at AIIR Consulting, will reveal:
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Hosted by WorkStep
Julia Joggerst
Chief Operating Officer
WorkStep
Jen Schulte
CHRO
Cubesmart
Pam Teufel
SVP & CHRO
Main Line Health
In today's rapidly changing workforce, cultivating frontline leaders has never been more crucial. This roundtable discussion will address the growing need to identify and foster leadership potential within frontline teams. By leveraging employee listening tools and creating a culture that resonates with modern workplace demands, organizations can empower frontline workers to step into leadership roles, driving long-term success and adaptability.
Join this session to discuss:
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Luis Franco
SVP & CHRO, Municipal Water
Veolia North America
Melanie Kennedy
EVP Chief Human Resources Officer
American Water
A Gartner study found 33% of the skills needed in an average job posting from 2019 are no longer necessary in 2024. As job responsibilities continue to evolve, CHROs must anticipate the versatility of future skillsets. Shifting from a tactical short term approach to a strategic long term plan can set the workforce up for success.
Join this session to discuss:
10:25am - 11:05am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session
Nancy Stefanowicz
EVP & CHRO
NFI Industries
Jon Cox
Vice President Talent
NFI Industries
The role of succession planning is becoming increasingly important in identifying and retaining future leaders through disruption and uncertainty. CHROs can leverage the planning process to not only ensure long-term organizational stability, but also offer clear career pathways for employees and create a culture centered around talent development.
Join this session for a case study on:
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Hosted by ADP
Ellen Gregory Buller
Senior Manager, RPO
ADP
Kate Blumenthal
CHRO
Pep Boys
Erin Bushnell
CHRO
Cozen O'Connor
While the labor market has softened from the tight market of 2022, there continues to be talent challenges for hiring, engagement and retention, whether due to labor shortages, skills gaps, or pay compression. CHROs of today should be utilizing talent intelligence data for broad organizational success as well as for day to day operational wins.
Join this session to discuss:
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Aaron Gillingham
SVP & Chief People Officer
WellSpan Health
Angela Gosman
Executive Vice President, CHRO
PPL Corporation
The complexities of the modern workforce are reshaping the landscape of business operations and redefining employee responsibilities. In the midst of this ongoing transformation, CHROs must be agile in prioritizing current business needs while championing the development of essential skills.
In this session, CHROs will discuss:
11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service
Evanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
31 S 19th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Distance from venue - 0.2 mile
Sonestra Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
1800 Marke St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Distance from venue - 0.2 mile
At, Liberty Place, 99 S 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Distance from venue - 0.3 mile
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