HOME CONTENT MEDIA CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS ABOUT US PAST ISSUES SUBSCRIBE New York May 06   MEASURING GLOBALIZATION'S EFFECT on CORPORATE STRATEGY, INNOVATION, and COMPETITION     to be held at... MILLENIUM BROADWAY HOTEL • TIMES SQUARE ... 145 West 44th Street, New York 10036 +1.212.768.4400; fax 0847 ROOM RESERVATIONS ... ask for BOUND4 New York conference...     NETWORKING DINNER PROGRAM Tuesday 615pm, 23 May, SPARKS STEAKHOUSE, 210 E46th ..."the greatest steak house in Manhattan". BOUND4 Conferences ... present a continuing study of Globalization's Effect on... * Companies and Strategy; * Employees and Families; * Countries and Cultures EDUCATION COURSE 7:15 to 8:30am … Registration & Check-in Opens NETWORKING & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Trade Show area 8:30 ... OPENING CEREMONY WELCOME REMARKS INTRODUCTIONS 9am ... THE TALK SHOW ... ROI of ASSIGNMENTS (Return of Company Investment) VENDOR SELECTION PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES SERVICE-PROVIDER PROFITABILITY Host/Leader: Ed Cohen, Editor, HR&CORPORATE RELOCATION NEWS Discussion leaders: Phyllis Safeer, HR Director, Bristol Myers Squibb Susan Musich, Global Career & Mobility Specialist, HRS Global Mobility & Work-Life Program, The World Bank Group Patti Warner, Vendor Manager, Human Capital, Global Mobility, Ernst & Young, LLP Peggy Love, President, Full Circle International Relocations, Inc. Stefanie R. Schreck, CRP, Relocation Coordinator, American International Group Inc. Saju James, Director Human Resources, TATA TCS Stephen C. McGarry, Manager, Global Mobility Services, WPP Jean-Luc Haddad, President, Grospiron International (Paris) 10:30am ... NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK Trade Show area 11am to 12Noon … Track 1 UPDATE: PRESIDENT BUSH, the US CONGRESS, and BUSINESS IMMIGRATION LAW Presented by: Austin Fragomen, Attorney At Law, Fragomen Del Rey Bernsen & Loewy, LLP 11am to 12Noon… Track 2 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: SUPPORTING GLOBAL MOBILITY Introduced by: : Angela Baxter, Director, Business Development, Berlitz International Discussion Leaders: Liz Perelstein, President, School Choice International Andrew J. Kittell, Director of Corporate Relations, ACS International Schools Ltd Synopsis: Recent respected global mobility industry surveys indicate that employees with families are increasingly reluctant to relocate their school-age children. In many cases, the decision to accept an assignment offer or decline the same is related to children's future educational options. With a combined 20 years of experience assisting families in global transition with their school choices, Andrew Kittell and Liz Perelstein examine the issues most families, HR executives, and relocation professionals face when considering moves with children. From pre-departure planning and informed school-choice decisions to making the most of K-12 educational options on assignment, Kittell and Perelstein share insights that will help anyone associated with what can be high-stakes transitions. This interactive session explores the benefits of international schools and their host-country alternatives. The value added by educational consultants and the challenges presented by children with special needs will also be examined. The session concludes with a primer on the fast-growing International Baccalaureate Diploma program and a Q&A period. 11am to 12Noon … Track 3 JAPAN and CULTURAL ADAPTATION: An American in Japan... How the World’s Biggest Luxury Retailer Set-up Shop in Japan Presented by Tim Tattersall, Worldwide Director of Training, Ralph Lauren Sheida Hodge, Managing Director, Hodge International Advisors Background & Synopsis: International assignments have changed dramatically since the 1970s when companies first introduced Country Briefings for expatriating employees and their families. In today’s competitive global environment, expatriates require customized trainings that will help them achieve their assignments’ objectives. Also, companies are increasingly intent to realize practical business benefits, and require trainings that are designed around measurable performance objectives. This will be a challenging and interactive session, aimed at creating new ideas and strategies to meet the needs of today’s corporate executives. Tim Tattersall is a published author and has written two books: Journey in 1997, and Biography of an Angel, in 2004. Sheida Hodge has authored, Global Smarts: The Art of Communicating and Deal Making Anywhere in the World published by John Wiley & Sons. 12 Noon ... WORKING LUNCHEON PROGRAM ... LUNCHEON KEYNOTE: CONVERGENCE OF POLITICS AND BIG BUSINESS Presented by: James Simpson, Chairman, Victory Worldwide Transportation 1:20 … FAST BREAK 1:30 to 3:45pm … GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1:30 to 2:30pm ... Conference Keynote: INNOVATION and GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS Presented by: Philip Berry, Vice-President Global Workplace Initiatives & Corporate Officer Colgate-Palmolive Outline of the topic... WHAT IS INNOVATION? • Why Innovate Anyway-What's the Business Case? • Where does it occur? • What are the Obstacles? • How do you do it? • Are You Ready? • The Leadership Imperative Synopsis: In order to truly stay competitive on a global basis, companies must be innovative. Mr. Berry will identify the factors which distinguish true innovation from everyday creativity. The Top 10 Global Challenges will be clarified. He will specify the true business case for Global Innovation and identify the systems in which innovation occurs. Furthermore, Philip Berry will delineate the 10 Most Common Barriers to Innovation and the 7 Methods of Reinforcing the New Behavior which institutionalizes innovation. Finally, some breakthrough thinking patterns will be shared which will insure your success with innovation. 2:35 to 3:45pm ... THINK GLOBAL - - ACT LOCAL - - BENCHMARKING IN THE 21st CENTURY Discussion Leaders: Sylvia S. Ehrlich, President, The Intrepid New Yorker Laura Pastiva-Santos, GPHR, International Human Resources Manager - North America DIAGEO Robert Church, Jr., Manager of International HR – Americas, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Dania Cruz-Ponce, Relocation Analyst, AVON Corporation Synopsis: Benchmarking and the search for best practice partners---a need to know of how to successfully act in a global environment within the Tri-State region. This session will be an interactive discussion involving performance, service delivery, understanding of the global diversity of the assignees and the budgetary constraints of the clients moving into 21st Century changes and models. 3:45pm … AFTERNOON TEA/COFFEE BREAK Trade Show area 4pm to 5:15pm ... Track 1 GLOBAL LANGUAGE and INTERCULTURAL CHALLENGES Moderator: Sylvia Theriault, Executive Vice-President, Full Circle International Relocations, Inc. Presented by Joyce Sharkey, National Director, Business Development, Berlitz International Karen Berry, Consultant Bill Scandone, Synopsis: This session will focus on the many challenges faced related to language and intercultural differences. The presentations will give a historical perspective to primary countries and changes over a 15 year period and highlight current active locations and the special programs that can be put in place to provide the necessary support for assignee and ultimately corporate "success." In addition to reviewing the continuum of services from pre-departure preparation and on-the-ground support, Karen Berry will relate her family's experiences as an internationally relocated family. 4pm to 5:15pm ... Track 2 THE REAL STORY BEHIND REPATRIATION Discussion Leaders: Susan Ginsberg, GMS, Vice-President Global Services, Ricklin-Echikson Associates, Inc. (REA) Lisa Johnson, GPHR, Director of Consulting Services, Cendant Mobility LaShell Pellegrino, Senior Consultant, Ricklin-Echikson Associates, Inc. (REA) Jan Eckert, Leader, Global Mobility Services, Honeywell International Jan Eckert has worked in the global mobility field for over 10 years. Her mobility career spans Ernst & Young, Capgemini, and now Honeywell International. In her current role as Leader, Global Mobility Services for Honeywell, she is re-positioning how Global Mobility is structured for both Strategy and Delivery on a global basis. Prior to Honeywell, Jan led the Americas Mobility Team for Capgemini focusing on delivering state-of-the-art solutions for Project Based resources/Extended Business Travelers. At Ernst & Young, she led the implementation of the firm’s International Mobility Assignment Program for its Consulting practice. Jan is currently working towards her Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Synopsis: Studies continue to prove ....that support for the reintegrating assignee and spouse/partner is essential to the overall success of an assignment; and... that repatriation is a most neglected phases of a corporate mobility program. This lively session will enable you to obtain a balanced perspective from experts who support relocating assignees, families and companies and acquire practical insights and strategies for managing expectations and enhancing the re-integration process. 4pm to 5:15pm … Track 3 REALITY CHECK: SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS and COST CONTROL Presented by Michael Cadden, Managing Director Operations, Living Abroad Maria Martorello, Senior Manager, International Assignment Services, Deloitte Tax LLP Mary Rabbitt, Director, Bennett Education Resources 5:15 to 6:15pm … GENERAL ASSEMBLY Panel with audience-interactive discussion WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED TODAY ?... WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH IT ? CONFERENCE GOALS: delegates will be able to: • Know and explain core Human Capital metrics that drive the thinking of top managers • Understand what companies need to do in order to encourage Innovation and remove obstacles for it to thrive in their organization • Understand and explain today's US Immigration / Political situation, and see the business impact • Know more about business and operating methods with respect to Europe, China, Japan, and India • Explain the concept of return on investment (ROI) and how to calculate it, as well as name common examples of HR projects that require ROI analysis • Identify gaps between actual and desired performance • Understand a cost/benefit analysis • And, answer key questions that decision-makers always ask. Leader: Ed Cohen, Editor, HR&Corporate Relocation News COMMENTATORS: Dr. Lynda Spielman, Director of Deployment, Global Human Resources, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Christine Koszta, Expatriate Manager, International Compensation and Benefits, JPMORGAN CHASE Susan Musich, Global Career & Mobility Specialist, HRS Global Mobility & Work-Life Program, The World Bank Group Nino Nelissen, President, Executive Mobility Group B.V. (The Netherlands) Jane McWilliams, Vice-President and Relocation Director, Burgdorff ERA Matt Altieri, Vice-President, Beltmann Executive Class Craig B. Toedtman, SPHR,GMS, President, Options/Resource Careers Michael W. Grant, CRP GMS, Vice President, Business Development, Graebel 6:15pm... GALA RECEPTION Trade show area SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATION... THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK The British International School of New York is an outstanding new primary school opening in September 2006 at a fully refurbished campus at 20 Waterside Plaza, just off East 23rd Street in Manhattan. The school will provide an excellent educational foundation for children from the ages of 4 to 13 years (4 to 9 in 2006/2007), integrating the widely acclaimed International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program with the best of the British National Curriculum. The school is intended for British expats, other international families transferred to New York City, and internationally minded New Yorkers. The Founding Directors of this school are Elizabeth Perelstein, President of School Choice International, and Andrea Greystoke, Founding Headmistress of the Abercorn School in London. The Founding Headmaster of The British International School of New York is David Morse, formerly the Head of Clevedon House in England and previously Deputy Head of Jeddah Prep and Grammar School in Saudi Arabia.     CONTACT For more information, contact Ed Cohen: Email: news@globalhrnews.com Phone: +1.619.297.5700 Edwin Cohen Publisher & Editor GLOBAL HR NEWS www.globalhrnews.com phone: +1.619.297.5700 email: news@globalhrnews.com President COMARKETING PARTNERS 7910 IVANHOE AVENUE SUITE 432 LA JOLLA CALIFORNIA 92037 USA   New York May 06         Conference Sponsors: