Talent without Borders
The 2nd annual conference that showcases, influences and shapes the organizational success and impact of “Different Leaders”

Credit Suisse, Canary Wharf, London
Tuesday 23rd November 2010

Thank you for your interest in joining us at The Different Leaders Annual Global Conference 2010 which builds upon the success of the 2009 inaugural event by bringing together key thought leaders in global talent, diversity and HR, with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Different Leaders from the UK, Europe, Middle East, United States and the African nations to discuss, explore and build successful 21st century high performing inclusive organisations.

With the shifting balance of global power, globalisation and demographic change “Talent without Borders” is an economic, geographical and cultural phenomenon that has become imperative for organisational success and competitive advantage.

Sustained economic growth in Brazil, India, China, Africa and other emerging economies is shifting the balance of global economic power inexorably towards countries with different cultural heritages and models of business and leadership. Moreover, while the recessionary environment in the West is resulting in large scale job losses, ongoing demographic changes mean that even in the West the growing consumers of products and services come from BAME communities. The ‘new normal’ is a business environment where the leadership skills and competencies of diverse talent is a strategic imperative.

The extent to which organisations and Different Leaders themselves know how to fully leverage their potential is one of the many questions that Talent without Boarders will seek to address. What is evident is that forward thinking corporations and public sector organisations recognise that to build and sustain economic and organisational performance they have to proactively recruit, retain and grow the best leadership talent. The demand is for authentic, inspirational, biculturally competent Different Leaders – who are uniquely placed to bridge the gap between old and new economies, consumers and communities, and add value to their organisations through the application of their cultural capital and competence locally, nationally and globally.

Successful Different Leaders will be those that prepare, develop, position, and brand themselves to take advantage of the need for their talent and the career opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Different Leaders Annual Global Conference is a MUST ATTEND if you want to:

  • Successfully attract, recruit, develop, promote and retain exceptional individuals to your organisation
  • Outline the means to identify and recognise BAME talent
  • Create systems to nurture and develop them to their full potential
  • Evaluate and identify what needs to be done to reposition and retain the focus on diversity in tough times
  • Be inspired, empowered and boost your capability to have leadership impact

Attracting both experienced and next generation BAME leaders, the Conference also draws attention to the unique talents and attributes that BAME leaders possess, raising their awareness and the individual contribution they make to any organization - public, private, not-for-profit.

Key themes the conference will discuss:

  • Inspire, Empower and Equip – Different Leaders will receive practical action orientated strategies for leadership and organisational success and hear first-hand the inspirational stories of successful Different Leaders
  • Promote, Retain and Maximise – HR Directors, Talent Managers and Diversity Leaders will have outcomes driven critical conversations on how to create and implement innovative talent management and diversity interventions that deliver sustainable results for Different Leaders and their organisations
  • The Audacity to Excel – leadership insights from Executive Level Different Leaders to inspire, motivate, challenge and inform delegates

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Grace Owens, Founder & Director, Grace Owens Solutions
  • Carol Campayne, Director, Diversity Practice
  • Vivian Hunt, Director, McKinsey & Company
  • Garth Crooks, Sports Journalist and BBC Presenter
  • Ghislaine Caulat, Associate Business Director, Ashbridge Consulting
  • Lela Kogbara, Deputy Chief Executive, Borough of Islington
  • Janet Crenshaw-Smith, President & Co-founder, Ivy Planning Group
  • Denise Milani, Director, Metropolitan Police
  • Gary Smith, Senior Partner & Co-founder, Ivy Planning Group
  • India Gary-Martin, Global Head of Location Strategy & Performance Metrics, JP Morgan Chase
  • Sally Udoma, Regional General Counsel for Europe, Asia & Middle East, Chevron

This compelling and unique conference highlights diverse talent and the need to tap their potential to maintain your competitive edge!

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