Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion: A Different Perspective on Conflict Resolution

 

HR professionals face daily challenges of problem solving, dispute resolution and human capital management - all while ensuring the most productive workplace environment possible.  KEDC sponsors quarterly luncheons designed to foster communication with those professionals.  Together we can retain the best workforce possible in the best workplace environments possible. 

Our next scheduled luncheon is August 24, 2010, at Synergy Center, from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. Our program will feature Elizabeth Campbell, Partner and Chief Diversity Officer of Andrew Kurth LLP in Houston.  Her presentation will demonstrate the opportunities available through application of diversity and inclusion principles and will feature a popular movie, a cartoon fable and  practical tools.

We are pleased to be able to introduce this accomplished speaker to our luncheon group.  Elizabeth is an attorney and diversity practitioner with a successful record of working with business leaders, executives and teams to accomplish organizational goals. In her role as Partner and Chief Diversity Officer, she is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm's comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategic plan. She is a frequent speaker, training facilitator and author on the topic of diversity and inclusion and related employment law topics. Her honors and affiliations include:

·         Who's Who in Black Houston 2009
·         2009 Honoree, Ivy Educational & Charitable Foundation of Houston, Inc.
·         Recipient of the 2008 Diversity Officer Leadership Award by Diversity Best Practices
·         Recipient of the 2008 Legal Diversity Award by the Texas Diversity Council
·         Inclusiveness Chair, Board of Directors, Texas PTA (March 2010)
·         Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Houston Museum of African American Culture (January 2010)
·         Board of Directors, National Diversity Council
·         Executive Women's Partnership, Greater Houston Partnership
·         Board of Directors, Houston Urban Debate League
·         Leadership Advisory Council, United Negro College Fund (Houston)
 
 
 Lunch will be served at 11:30, August, 24, at Synergy Center, and the program will be 12-2. You will not want to miss what this dynamic speaker has to say about human resources, employment relations and diversity strategies. We hope to see you there!  To attend, please RSVP to jrussell@kilgore-edc.com or call 903.983.3522 by August 18 to let us know you are coming.