4th Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference 

Tomorrow's Leaders Today 

Friday, September 14, 2012

Santa Clara Hyatt Regency, Level 2

Concurrent Professional Development Sessions I - 10:50 am - 12:00 pm

Career Development Track

1. 3rd Annual Asian Employee Resource Group (ERG) Summit Part II: ERGs Promote Professional Development

What issues are Asian professionals facing as they develop themselves professionally in corporate America? In this informative and eye opening session, you will hear from experienced leadership development trainers and ERG leaders on how culture impacts Asian professional’s growth and development and what role ERGs can play to bring more awareness and opportunities to future Asian leaders.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

Awareness of cultural impact on your career and development, ERGs' role in promoting better training programs catering to Pan-Asian professionals, and examples of good ERG practices on professional development.

Speakers:

• Facilitator: Calvin Chung, Director of Construction, Target Corporation; Chair, NAAMBA ERG Council
• Linda Akutagawa, President & CEO, Leadership Education for Asian Paci!cs, Inc. (LEAP)
• Lisa Lee, Diversity Recruiting Program Manager, Facebook
• Kuntesh Chokshi, Manager, GTM Sales Solution – PepsiCo America Foods, Strategy and Business Innovation National Chair – PepsiCo Asian Network, PepsiCo

Human Resources (HR) Track

2. Human Capital Management: A Strategic Approach with a Global Perspective

Companies across industries are becoming increasingly global with ever so expanding operations, reach, and influence beyond national boundaries. In order to be globally successful, multinational corporations (MNCs) must provide not only products and services with global relevance and appeal, but must also have in place a strategic plan to attract, retain, and develop diverse global workforce which can meet the demands of a global business.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

In this informative session, you will hear from expert speakers on MNCs’ increasingly complex human capital management planning for identifying the resource pool and its capabilities to meet organization goals and developing the strategies to meet the requirements to fulfill those goals. Why does a global perspective to human capital management matter? What benefits do businesses and employees alike reap from and what are the opportunities and challenges of such an approach?

Speakers:

• Moderator: Karen Jaw-Madson, HR Director, Business Process and Technology/Global Shared Service Centers at SC Johnson
• William T. Rolack, Sr., Director, Global/Marketplace Diversity & Inclusion, Adecco Group North America
• Sarah Peacey, Management Consultant, KPMG 
• Gustavo Viano, Director, Inclusion & Diversity, McDonald's Corporation

Entrepreneurship Track

3. Entrepreneurial Ventures: Successfully Navigating the Startup World & Coming Out a Winner!

Recent economic uncertainties may cause an entrepreneurial mind to think twice about pursuing his or her dream of starting a business. Poor economic climate, while a concern if you are looking to start a business venture, should not stop you from pursuing your dreams! You can come out a winner if you take calculated risks and apply time tested business strategies even during uncertain times.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

In this informative panel discussion, you will hear from subject-matter experts, business leaders and owners on how to successfully navigate the startup world from conceiving a business idea, formulating a successful business plan, securing and sustaining funding over the long term, to launching a successful venture! You will hear answers to questions such as, what are the opportunities to be found for entrepreneurs in these challenging economic times. What are the threats and solutions?

• Moderator: Dilawar Syed, CEO Yonja Media Group; Commissioner, President’s Advisory, Commissioner on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders
• Dr. Fredric Kropp, Prof., Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation; Chair, Fisher International MBA Program, Monterey Institute of Intl. Studies
• Hossur Srikantan, Principal & CIP, RAV TEK, LLC
• Victor Masaya, Vice President, Private Equity, The Presidio Group

For a complete list of speakers, please click here.