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A SIRVA University favorite, this “relocation 101” session is designed for new relocation professionals, procurement managers and supply chain managers, who would like an overview of relocation fundamentals, and for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with the latest policy trends and best practices. (lunch will be provided)
Presenter:
David Barlow, SCRP, GMS
Senior Vice President, Client Support Services
SIRVA Relocation
This interactive game session is designed to have participants live the life of a relocating employee as they go through the steps of a relocation; from listing a home to securing a mortgage, site visits to packing and closing. Participants will experience the highs and lows, twists and turns of a family moving within a corporate relocation program. Requires 3 to 3.5 hours to complete.
Moderator:
Paul Klemme, CRP
President
SIRVA Mortgage
Use this opportunity to network with other procurement professionals in this candid, free-wheeling session that covers the most pressing issues facing today’s relocation procurement managers. You’ll hear what challenges are expected in 2010, the opportunities ahead, and share best practices for procuring the relocation category.
Moderators:
Matthew Dickerson
Customer Experience, Operational Excellence & Chief Innovation Officer
SIRVA, Inc.
Jon Gilbertson, GMS
Vice President of Risk, Global Supply Chain & Procurement
SIRVA, Inc.
Wendy Komac
Senior Vice President, Global Sales
SIRVA Relocation
In a world where we celebrate differences, it’s important to sharpen your efforts to individualize relocation policies and procedures. Discover how to do so on a global scale through this peer-to- peer discussion session.
Moderators:
Kathryn Cassidy, GMS
Vice President & General Manager, Global Assignment Services
SIRVA Relocation
Julian Yates, Chartered MCIPD
Vice President, Global Client Services
SIRVA Relocation
New ideas are seldom found in article archives – they’re found by listening, talking and brainstorming with others. That’s why our roundtables are so popular, particularly this session that focuses on domestic issues.
Moderators:
Debbie Balli, CRP, GMS
President, Global Relocation Services
SIRVA Relocation
David Barlow, SCRP, GMS
Senior Vice President, Client Support Services
SIRVA Relocation
Hank Roth
Senior Counsel
SIRVA Relocation
Our opening evening reception will be held on the Grand Lawn of the Ritz Carlton. This celebration will include poolside cocktails, dinner, surprise entertainment, and an introduction to the SIRVA executive team.
ERC’s Interim Executive Director, Karen Reid, will lay the foundation for this event with an insightful overview of the relocation industry today and how it will change and adapt in the months ahead.
Economist and broadcast journalist Marci Rossell is known for her skill at bringing Wall Street to Main Street: making complex business issues relevant to people’s lives, families and careers. In this entertaining and thought-provoking presentation Marci will discuss the U.S. economy, international events, and movements in capital markets that are sure to affect the relocation industry in the months and years to come.
Experience the ocean-side beauty of a night out in Palm Beach and celebrate the end of the day with cocktails, dinner and great company.
The new corporate marriage of convenience has HR partnering with Procurement during the services purchasing process and beyond, to ensure costs are contained and vendors are managed effectively to increase value to the company. Yet it’s a relationship not necessarily made in Heaven — and one that must be managed. Hear some of today’s leading experts from major corporations share their secrets for how they ensure that a value-driven supplier partnership is created while meeting the objectives of both departments.
Moderator:
Paul Klemme, CRP
President
SIRVA Mortgage
Panelists:
Loretta Allard, GMS
Relocation, Immigration and Expat Services Manager
Genworth Financial
James E. Bagnoli (Jim)
Corporate Employment Manager
American Electric Power Co.
Nina Nelms
Global Commodity Manager, HR
Dell Procurement
Sherry Nolan
Director, Global Talent Management, Development and Diversity
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Kathleen Peralte, C.P.M.
Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Abbott Laboratories
Presenter: Marcus Buckingham
In his premier appearance with SIRVA, Marcus Buckingham speaks to how management can build a work environment that fosters peak employee performance and satisfaction. The best-selling author of business classics, First, Break All The Rules, Now, Discover Your Strengths, The Truth About You and Go Put Your Strengths To Work, is Internationally-known as a motivator and mentor and ability to inspire people to achieve personal success has made him a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and a consultant to premier companies worldwide including Microsoft, Coca-Cola and Disney. In this inspiring presentation, Marcus will address how great managers turn people’s talents into top performance by creating environments where individuals can thrive, discover their strengths and use their best selves daily.
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