Capacity and Supply Constraints Facing Biopharmaceutical Companies — A Conversation with Karim Abdelkader of INCOG BioPharma Services
December 21, 2021
Biopharmaceutical Industry Trends and the Power of Data — A Conversation with Dan Szot and Chris Andrews of BIOVIA, Dassault Systèmes Company
December 17, 2021
At the 2021 edition of the Biomanufacturing World Summit series held November 15-16 in San Diego, CA, Dan Szot and Chris Andrews of BIOVIA, Dassault Systèmes Company spoke about where the biopharmaceutical industry is today, how it has weathered the global pandemic, and the crucial role data has played in allowing organizations to understand where they are, what they need, and how things can move forward towards successful outcomes through informed decision-making. — Dassault Systèmes Company BIOVIA solutions create an unmatched scientific management environment that can help science-based organizations create and connect biological, chemical and material innovations to improve the…
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Monitoring and Tracking Spend in Real-Time — A Conversation with Hunter Nielson of Divvy
December 17, 2021
At the 2021 edition of the North American Finance Executive Summit series held November 1-3 in Scottsdale, AZ, we spoke with Hunter Nielson of Divvy about how CFOs and other Finance leaders are leveraging technology to improve visibility on spending in real-time. — Divvy The Divvy Visa® Business Card is the smarter, simpler way to manage business expenses. With Divvy’s free, card-plus-software solution, small and medium-sized businesses save time and money by automating expense reports, setting budgets, and processing reimbursements — all in one place. Track company spend in real-time, and never have to save a receipt again. getdivvy.com
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The Future of Retail: Putting People at the Heart of Our Digital Transformation
December 15, 2021
Taking a human-centered approach to digital transformation through a focus on cultural and mindset shifts Preparing people for the Future of Work through growth, reskilling and upskilling Building a path for everyone through diversity, equity and inclusive practices, networks, and accessibility Working in new ways to drive transformation, from hiring to onboarding to collaborating Binh Nguyen VP Talent Acquisition Walmart Binh Nguyen is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Strategy & Operations for Walmart. He is a seasoned talent acquisition executive with 21 years’ experience delivering forward-thinking recruiting solutions for top Fortune 50 companies. He joined Walmart from IBM, where…
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Mercedes-Benz’s HR Agile Journey
December 15, 2021
The business case for the change The path charted Leading from the front Finding the right team Lars Minns Chief Human Resources Officer, NAFTA Mercedes Benz Lars N. Minns is the Chief Human Resources Officer of North America for Mercedes-Benz, with responsibility for the USA, Canada, and Mexico. He leads the organization in designing and implementing HR strategies that directly align with the company’s strategic objectives related to the marketing, sales, distribution, and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the region. He and his team played a pivotal role in the company’s transition from New Jersey to Georgia,…
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Lessons on Leadership, Living Your Brand, and Inspiring Others
December 15, 2021
Leading by example as a way to live your life, organize your team, and projecting your values throughout your organization Demonstrating the power of leadership as a catalyst to transform workplace cultures and guide people through troubled waters What do people want from their leaders in a company, and how can you give that to them honestly? What are some of the hard and soft skills required to do that well? Putting a number to the unquantifiable: What do organizations with admired leadership achieve in terms of productivity, engaging with stakeholders, attracting and retaining top talent, and all the other…
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Let’s Talk About What’s Possible: Leading One Employee at a Time… Every Time
December 15, 2021
At Best Buy, we believe if we lead for the mass, we will lose the soul of our company. Each and every employee is as unique as the personal story they have to tell. Our stories shape who we are, and the courage to share those stories allows us to bring our full selves to work. While most companies are following the policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) designed for uniformity and consistency, SOP means something different at Best Buy. It means Service Over Policy. Service to our customers and service to our employees. Hear from Kamy about how the team is changing the employee…
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Progressing Global Inclusion and Diversity Ambitions Locally
December 14, 2021
How to tailor and progress global I&D ambitions locally, recognizing cultural nuances and local priorities Creating transparency and embedding accountability: From ideas through to action Going beyond the business: Impacting broader society Unlocking engagement and action, through purpose driven I&D activation The critical role we all play – from Leaders and Line Managers to Employee Resource Groups Laura Watt EVP Human Resources Diageo North America Laura joined Diageo as the Human Resources Director, Diageo Business Services in September 2017 and was appointed as the EVP for HR, North America in January 2020. Laura has over 25 years of experience in…
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Inclusive Talent Management
December 14, 2021
Why is workplace inclusion important? Sharing ways leadership can best integrate and encourage Diversity and Inclusion in organizations Looking at how LVMH is evolving workplace culture to engage a new generation of talent Understanding the changing dynamics of employees How has the global pandemic impacted our efforts to integrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce? Karin Raguin VP of Talent Management & CSR LVMH Enabling people to shape their own career paths. This exciting proposition perfectly sums up my professional work. I began my own career in human relations – employee training and reconversion – and those formative years left…
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Data and Analytics: Thriving in the New Reality of Supply Chain Optimization
October 12, 2021
Seeking out the next level of understanding to leverage data and analytics in real-time to seize the opportunities it offers Understanding the opportunity of the eco-system Leveraging automation to enhance current capabilities Characteristics of Supply Chain 2030 The Next generation of Supply Chain solutions — David Warrick General Manager, Global Supply Chain Microsoft As GM of Global Supply Chain for Microsoft, Dave manages the order to cash cycle, Channel Operations Planning and Distribution & Logistics for all Microsoft physical products worldwide including Xbox, Surface, Accessories and Surface Hub. He also manages all aspects of Channel Management, Software Manufacturing, and numerous…
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