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Philadelphia CHRO Executive Summit

December 11, 2024 | Convene at CityView

December 11, 2024
Convene at CityView

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Collaborate with your peers

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

Philadelphia CHRO Governing Body


The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Vicki Henn

PNC
CHRO

Larry Kleinman

Highmark
EVP & CHRO

Kristie Pappal

Philadelphia Eagles
Vice President of Human Resources

Nancy Stefanowicz

NFI Industries
EVP & CHRO

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

Hear from CHRO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Philadelphia CHRO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a private, 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.

Agenda


December 11, 2024

7:45am - 8:30am  Registration & Breakfast

8:15am - 9:15am  Keynote

Body Language Secrets for Enhanced Executive Presence

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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:

  • Move beyond the vacuum of artificial body language to a behavioral approach based on YOU
  • Strengthen interpersonal relationships, be a more decisive leader and manage your nerves better
  • Uncover the less obvious needs of others and improve your team’s confidence and competence


9:15am - 9:40am  Networking Break

9:40am - 10:25am  Breakout Session

Empowering Leadership Teams to Thrive Through Uncertainty

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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:

  • Hidden dynamics that sabotage executive teams in moments of change
  • Proven strategies CHROs can use to empower their executive teams 
  • Skills to not just survive, but thrive in the uncertainty ahead

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Building and Inspiring the Next Generation of Frontline Leaders

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Julia Joggerst

Chief Operating Officer

WorkStep

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Jen Schulte

CHRO

Cubesmart

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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:

  • Uncovering and fostering leadership talent within frontline teams
  • Leveraging employee listening solutions to cultivate talent and leadership
  • Fostering a culture that resonates with the demands of the modern workplace

9:40am - 10:25am  Executive Boardroom

Futureproofing Skillsets with Strategic Planning

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Luis Franco

SVP & CHRO, Municipal Water

Veolia North America

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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:

  • Planning for challenges that result in talent gaps
  • Anticipating evolving job responsibilities
  • Implementing a formal development program aimed at future skills


10:25am - 11:05am  Networking Break

10:30am - 10:55am  Peer-to-Peer Meetings

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

Leveraging Succession Planning to Cultivate Culture

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Nancy Stefanowicz

EVP & CHRO

NFI Industries

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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:

  • Developing meaningful succession plans and adapting to changing priorities
  • Crafting deliberate development plans with potential successors and ensuring exposure to growth opportunities
  • Charting pathways across the organization to leverage cross-divisional talent

11:05am - 11:50am  Executive Boardroom

Solving Talent Challenges with Data

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Ellen Gregory Buller

Senior Manager, RPO

ADP

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Kate Blumenthal

CHRO

Pep Boys

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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:

  • How benchmark data can guide your TA strategies
  • Economic and labor market trends impacting TA
  • How to use data to win and retain top talent

11:05am - 11:50am  Executive Boardroom

Modifying Org Design for an Efficient Future

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Aaron Gillingham

SVP & Chief People Officer

WellSpan Health

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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:

  • Reorganizing the business to ensure efficient workflows and resource allocation
  • Utilizing emerging technologies for employee development
  • Structuring organizational design for hybrid work

11:50am - 12:35pm  Lunch Service

12:35pm - 1:10pm  Keynote

How McGraw Hill Fuels Mission-Driven Culture

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Jeannine Tait

Chief HR & Communications Officer

McGraw Hill

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Cathy McManus

VP, Marketing and Communications

McGraw Hill

Discover how McGraw Hill enhances its mission driven culture by integrating leadership programs, communication strategies and employee engagement initiatives. This session will explore embedding brand purpose, cultural values and leadership capabilities into the organization's fabric, ensuring sustainable high performance and employee retention.

Join this fireside chat to learn about:

  • Developing cultural values aligned with company vision and brand purpose
  • Enhancing employee experience through communication and culture-building strategies
  • Implementing best practices for leadership development and performance management
  • Leveraging company values to strengthen brand perception and engagement

1:10pm - 1:35pm  Break

1:35pm - 2:20pm  Breakout Session

Let's Brainstorm! Influencing Stakeholders Across the C-Suite

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Kristie Pappal

Vice President of Human Resources

Philadelphia Eagles

To lead resilient organizations, CHROs must support transformation while communicating with various stakeholders across the c-suite. Rapid changes make collaborating across departments even more essential to operating a successful business.

Join this interactive session with CHROs to debate and collaborate on influence with various scenarios including:

  • Building emotional connections with key stakeholders through stories
  • Overcoming resistance by seeking to understand and acknowledge
  • Earning a seat at the table by recognizing politics within the c-suite

1:35pm - 2:20pm  Executive Boardroom

Optimizing Learning and Development

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Daniel Ross

CHRO & SVP HR

Day & Zimmermann Group

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James Parker

Chief Talent Officer

Solventum

According to Gartner, only 11% of learning and development staff believe their employees have the skills needed to succeed in future roles. Yet many organizations are cutting back on learning investments for 2024, tasking CHROs to do more with less.

Join this session to discuss how to:

  • Deliver critical skills initiatives while under pressure to curtail costs
  • Tap into technology to support employee development
  • Measure and convey the value of learning and development programs

1:35pm - 2:20pm  Executive Boardroom

Remembering People are the Purpose

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Elaine Becraft

SVP, Head of Human Resources - Diagnostics

Siemens Healthineers

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Kate McKinnon

Head of HR

Playfly Sports

With the way of working in-flux, leaders must create an environment of trust with employees. In putting people first, HR leaders can foster an inclusive culture, inspiring workers to perform at a higher level and grow with the organization.

Join this session to discuss:

  • Supporting employees through authenticity 
  • Finding solutions to help employees experiencing stress and burn out
  • Engaging the workforce with empathy to increase retention


2:20pm - 3:00pm  Networking Break

2:25pm - 2:50pm  Peer-to-Peer Meetings

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.

3:00pm - 3:35pm  Keynote

When the Change Experience Becomes the Employee Experience

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Jérôme Mackowiak

Director, Gartner HR Practice

Gartner

The average employee experiences 5 times as many organizational changes as they did 8 years ago. While continuous change is taxing for employees, it also presents opportunities to enhance the employee experience by better focusing on the ambiguity of changes. 

Join this session to learn how to:

  • Positively impact the employee experience 
  • Strategically include employees in key moments of change
  • Look for opportunities to enhance the employee change experience


3:35pm - 3:45pm  Closing Comments and Prize Drawing

3:45pm - 5:00pm  Governing Body Reception

Governing Body Reception

Governing Body members host this reception for executives to close out the event with an evening of peer networking, food and drinks.

December 11, 2024

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