2011 Agenda at a Glance

The 2012 agenda is currently in production! If you missed the 2011 event but would like to see what it was all about, please download the People in Energy brochure.

Workshop Day – November 29, 2011

8:30 am Registration. All Day Workshops. Please choose one.
Get more details on the workshops.

9:00am – 5:00pm

SOLD OUT! WORKSHOP A: The Fundamentals of Strategic Workforce Planning (HRCI approved, 6 credits)

Kevin Rutherford, Chief Talent Officer, TalentLeap

9:00am – 5:00pm

WORKSHOP B: Assessing & Coaching Leaders (HRCI approved, 6 credits)

John Mattone, President, Executive Development Associates (EDA)

Main Conference Day 1 – November 30, 2011

Curious about our speakers? You can see them face to face and read their bios on our speaker page!

8:00 am Registration
8:30 am

Opening Conference Keynote: Maximizing the “Y” in Energy – Unlocking the Potential of Gen Y Employees

Jason Ryan Dorsey (The Gen Y Guy®), Chief Strategy Officer, The Center for Generational Kinetics

9:30 am

How to Build a Winning Corporate Culture – Chesapeake Energy Corporation’s Recipe
for Kool-Aid

Lisa Phelps, Vice President Human Resources, Chesapeake Energy Corporation

10:15 am

Morning Networking Break

10:45 am

Organizational Growth and Transformation – How can independent companies achieve major results?

Lee Robison, Vice President Human Resources & Administration, Noble Energy Inc.

11:30 am

Workforce Planning and Labor Market Differentiation – A Case Study

Albert Elliott, Vice President Human Resources, Communications & Administration, Total S.A.
Stephen Diotte, Partner, Mercer

12:15 pm

Topic Discussion Lunch

Concurrent Sessions Begin

Oil & Gas Track Power & Utilities Track

1:15 pm The Hidden Benefits of Succession Planning – A Success Story at SM Energy

John Monark, Vice President Human Resources, SM Energy Company
Kristin Turner, Development Manager Human Resources, SM Energy Company

1:15 pm The Need for a Bold Vision – Where are We Going and Who is Going to Lead Us?

Brian Payne, Senior Executive, Talent and Organization Lead for North America Utilities Practice, Accenture

2:00 pm Going Social – How to leverage emerging media in your recruitment strategy

Alex J. Varel Managing Director, CareerBuilder
Rudy Ramirez, Senior Manager Employee Relations, Zachry Industrial Inc.

2:00 pm Smart Grid is HR’s Opportunity to Earn their Place at the Table

Brian Payne, Senior Executive, Talent and Organization Lead for North America Utilities Practice, Accenture

2:45 pm Afternoon Networking Break

3:15 pm
Talent, Diversity and Sustainable Development – An Inside View From Shell

Francene Young, Vice President Upstream Americas Talent and US Diversity & Inclusion, Shell Oil Company

 

3:15 pm Panel Discussion: A Broader Perspective on Smart Grid Impacts

Sharon Allan, Senior Executive, North America Smart Grid Lead, Accenture
Thomas Damgaard, Partner, Talent and Organization Performance for North American Energy Practice, Accenture
Brian Payne, Senior Executive, Talent and Organization Lead for North America Utilities Practice, Accenture

4:00 pm Panel Discussion: The Changing Face of the Oil & Energy Workforce – Crystallizing Potential in the Industry’s Future Leaders

Moderator:
Pamela Bartz, Senior Vice President – Global Marketing, PageUp People
Panelists:
Steve McKenzie, Vice President Human Resources, Cameron International
Cynthia Harris, Director Rotator Strategies, Baker Hughes

4:00 pm Moving Strategic Workforce Planning Beyond Traditional Boundaries – What’s Working at SCE

Marvin Clark, Manager Strategic Workforce Planning, Southern California Edison

4:45 pm Conference Day 1 Sessions Conclude
5:00 pm Cocktail & Networking Reception

Main Conference Day 2 – December 1, 2011

The 2012 agenda is currently in production! If you missed the 2011 event but would like to see what it was all about, please download the People in Energy brochure.

8:00 am

Registration

8:30 am –
11:00 am

Invitation Only – Senior Level Executive WorkGroup

Moderated by:
John Mattone, President, Executive Development Associates (EDA)

8:30 am

University Collaboration and Recruiting – Be first in the Race for Talent

Najib Abusalbi Ph.D, University Collaboration Director, Schlumberger

9:15 am

Panel Discussion: Creating an Effective Talent Strategy

Moderator:
Charles Karren, Director of Energy Industry Strategy, Oracle Corporation

Panelists:
Cara Bartek, Director Employee Development, National Oilwell Varco
Bonnie Houston, Special Projects Manager, National Oilwell Varco
Rob Mason, Head of Global Training and Competency Assurance, Transocean
Lisa Phelps, VP Human Resources, Chesapeake Energy

10:15 am

The Transocean Experience – Setting the Stage for Measuring and Maximizing Employee Engagement

Erin Packwood, Director Employee Engagement, Transocean

11:00 am

Morning Networking Break

11:30 am

Reviewing Leadership Development to Meet New Demands of the Organization – The BP Way

Christopher McLaverty, Vice President Leadership Development & Talent Management, BP plc

12:15 pm

Topic Discussion Lunch

1:15 pm

Talent Supply Chain – The New HR Buzzword

Michelle Steffes, Vice President Enterprise Workforce Solutions, Kelly Services

2:00 pm

Competency Based Talent Management – A Typical Rollout

Tom Bowden, Vice President Employee Development, National Oilwell Varco
Cara Bartek, Director Employee Development, National Oilwell Varco

2:45 pm

Afternoon Networking Break

3:15 pm

Building A Centralized Corporate Recruiting Function – The Journey of Superior Energy & Novotus

Juste Turner, Director of Talent Acquisition, Novotus
Shaunna Blanchard, Lead Human Resources Business Partner, Superior Energy Services

4:00 pm

Closing Conference Keynote: The New Workforce Pipeline – Meet Genesys Works

Twila Day, Chairman, Genesys Works Houston

5:00 pm

Conference & Day 2 Sessions Conclude

The 2012 agenda is currently in production! If you missed the 2011 event but would like to see what it was all about, please download the People in Energy brochure.