2010 Conference Agenda

This introductory seminar provides an overview of two essential frameworks for understanding the best companies to work for. This workshop is a perfect introduction to the Great Place to Work^® Model and methodology including our Trust Index^® and Culture Audit^© and is ideal for participants wanting to start by developing this core knowledge base. Also, this seminar will examine the motivation and business rationale for investing in creating a great place to work. The workshop includes both individual and group learning experiences designed to help you explore how you can create a great place to work and spotlights the ways other companies have built great workplaces.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the five dimensions of a Great Place to Work^® based on the employee experience
• Deepen your understanding of the nine management practice areas for creating a great workplace
• Learn several best practices of the Best Companies and those of your peers, and discuss how to apply them to your organization's unique culture
• Identify opportunities for change in your organization
  
  Focus Level: Presentation/Interactive - 50%/50%

This introductory seminar provides an overview of two essential frameworks for understanding the best companies to work for. This workshop is a perfect introduction to the Great Place to Work^® Model and methodology including our Trust Index^® and Culture Audit^© and is ideal for participants wanting to start by developing this core knowledge base. Also, this seminar will examine the motivation and business rationale for investing in creating a great place to work. The workshop includes both individual and group learning experiences designed to help you explore how you can create a great place to work and spotlights the ways other companies have built great workplaces.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the five dimensions of a Great Place to Work^® based on the employee experience
• Deepen your understanding of the nine management practice areas for creating a great workplace
• Learn several best practices of the Best Companies and those of your peers, and discuss how to apply them to your organization's unique culture
• Identify opportunities for change in your organization
  
  Focus Level: Presentation/Interactive - 50%/50%

This workshop is based on the latest thinking of the co-founder of the Institute, Robert Levering, and is adapted from a new training program designed to give leaders and managers the practical tools for creating a great place to work.  In best workplaces, leaders and managers inspire greater collaboration, innovation, and cooperation among their employees.  How do they do it?  This workshop will cover the key leverage areas for making a difference in the culture of your organization and provide effective techniques for transforming everyday practices and programs to build and sustain a great workplace.

Leaders and HR professionals who care about creating a strong culture where employees and managers consistently give their best will benefit from attending this workshop.  

Learning Objectives:

• Describe what a great place to work is from both an employee and management viewpoint
• Identify the 9 key areas that make a difference in your culture
• Evaluate the quality of your programs and initiatives for supporting your efforts to create a great workplace
• Apply techniques to enhance your programs and initiatives in order to strengthen workplace relationships and the experiences of your employees

Focus Level: Presentation/Interactive - 40%/60%

At Nordea Liv & Pension the health program is more than an employee benefit, it is part of the culture of the company. Join this session to find out what it takes to build a health program that motivates people, increases performance and improves bottomline.