Recent Events:
2008
Northern Illinois University
April 2008
Building Your Global Workforce
March 26, 2008 - Chicago, IL
in Westlake Village, CA
2007
Minimizing Risk through Cultural Training
Travelers Insurance Risk
Management Conference
October 2007
Getting the Most Out of Expatriate Support
Services
Webinar Series: Essentials of International Assignment Management
The
industry’s leading experts addressed the basics of international
assignment management through a practical and cost-effective Webinar
course, September - November 2007. Experts
from IOR, Vandover, Deloitte, ORC, AON, Fragomen, Celergo, PPC
Worldwide and International SOS presented.
October
2007
Facing the Cultural Challenges of Offshoring Shared Service Centers
IOR & AIPT
Did you know that new J-1 visa regulations make
hiring international students and professionals easier? Building a
multicultural workforce is one of the fastest routes to global
competitiveness. This seminar is the only one of its kind bringing you
solutions to critical HR needs and answering all of your questions
regarding the new J-1 visa regulations for training programs and
internships.
October 2007
Shared Services Summit Canada - St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Mark Frederick, PhD, Director, Global Performance Solutions, IOR Global Services
As Shared Service Centers (SSCs) continue to migrate offshore,
critical cultural challenges arise during the three major stages of the
process, including selecting the site, setting up operations and
managing the center. This workshop will help provide the tools and
strategies necessary to successfully establish and manage an offshore
SSC.
August 27, 2007
IOR's Dr.
Douglas Stuart and the Kaleidoscope Group's Erika Walker hosted a
lively, thought-provoking webinar looking into the future of global
diversity.
Culture Shock! Raising Cultural Awareness
Shell Outpost UK
May
2007
Middle Market Companies Competing in the Global Economy
February 28, 2007
2006
Multicultural Customer Service
– Naperville Chamber of Commerce May
2006
The Challenges of Repatriation
– Human Resources Management Association of
Chicago, June
2006
Dr. Mark Frederick
Global HR Consortium & HR Roundtable - Holiday Social
Redmond, WA
Facing the Cultural Challenges of Offshoring Shared Service Centers
Dr. Mark Frederick, Ph.D.
International Assignment Management II – Advanced Course
Date: October 4, 2006 – November 15, 2006
Location: Online Webinar Series (CEUs from HRCI (SHRM), ERC & CRC)
Speakers: Speakers from IOR, Fragomen, ORC, Deloitte, Cigna, Vandover, Hilltop Associates, LLP
Topics:
- Management Across Cultures: Global Diversity Solutions
- Is Your Company Immigration Compliant?
- Advanced Concepts in Taxation of International Assignees
- Critical Aspects of International Assignments Global Workforce Trends
Location: Troy, MI
Speakers: Ursula Leitzmann, M.A., M.A.I.R.
SIETAR-USA 7th Annual International Conference
Speakers: Noel Kreicker & Don Rutherford
Topic: Success Strategies for Intercultural Trainers and Consultants
Booth Number: Silver Sponsor
Event Link: http://www.sietarusa.org/
SIETAR-USA 7th Annual International Conference Date: November 3, 2006 Date: November 3, 2006
Speakers: Douglas Stuart Ph.D., Ursula Brinkmann & Marco Blankenburgh
Topic: Getting Acquainted with the Variety, Power, and Versatility of Today’s Intercultural Assessment Tools
Booth Number: Silver Sponsor
Event Link: http://www.sietarusa.org/
Speaker: Douglas Stuart Ph.D.
Topic: Intercultural Insights and Global Business: An Intercultural Discovery Exercise You Can Conduct For Global Business Clients
Booth Number: Silver Sponsor
Event Link: http://www.sietarusa.org/
Speakers: Noel Kreicker, Don Rutherford, Rita Weubbeler
Topic: Our Finest Wisdom
Booth Number: Silver Sponsor
Event Link: http://www.sietarusa.org/
Date: November 4, 2006
Speaker: Ursula Leitzmann, M.A., M.A.I.R.
Topic: Best Practices: New Opportunities for Interculturalists in Health Care
Booth Number: Silver Sponsor
Event Link: http://www.sietarusa.org/
SHRM Leadership Conference
Date: November 9-11, 2006
Speaker: Noel Kreicker & Global Panel
Topic: Panel Meetings
Event Link: http://www.shrm.org/
SHRM Leadership Conference
Date: November 9-11, 2006
Speaker: Franchette Richards & Global Outsourcing Panel
Topic: Panel Meetings
Event Link: http://www.shrm.org/
Date: June 26, 2006
Location: Abbott Park, IL
Speaker: Ursula Leitzmann, M.A., M.A.I.R.
Topic: How Can You Increase Your Cultural Awareness?
SHRM - Global Panel
Date: June 24 - 28, 2006
Location: Washington DC
Speaker: Noel Kreicker & Global Panel
Topic: Global Panel Discussions
Conference/Event Link: http://www.shrm.org/
SHRM - Consulting and Outsourcing Panel Location: Washington DC
Date: June 24 - 28, 2006
Speaker: Franchette Richards & HR Consulting and Outsourcing Panel
Topic: Global Panel Discussions
Conference/Event Link: http://www.shrm.org/
Chesapeake Bay Organizational Development Network
Speakers: Ursula Leitzmann, M.A., M.A.I.R.
Topic: Managing Cultural Differences: a Critical Skill in Performance Improvement
Conference/Event Link: http://www.cbodn.org/index.html/%20%20
IHR Financial Institutions Roundtable
Date: April 26, 2006
Speakers: Noel Kreicker - President, IOR Global Services
Topic: Trends in IHR Technology
HRMAC International Interest Group
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Speakers: Kendra Mirasol, VP, IOR Global ServicesTopic: Repatriation
Half-Day Workshop, Chicago SIETAR
Speakers: Douglas Stuart, Ph.D.
Topic: Toward Global Intercultural Competence – Overview of Assessment Tools
International Business Council
Speakers: Kendra Mirasol, VP, IOR Global Services
Topic: Multicultural Customer Service
Essentials of International Assignment Management – Webinar Series Moderated by Denise Ryan, IOR
Speakers:
Topic: Expatriate Care and Support – Pre-Departure through Repatriation
Essentials of International Assignment Management – Webinar Series Moderated by Denise Ryan, IOR
Date: March 1, 2006
Speakers:
Topic: Selection and Assessment Considerations
Essentials of International Assignment Management – Webinar Series Moderated by Denise Ryan, IOR
Date: March 1, 2006 – April 26, 2006
Speakers:
2005 SIETAR USA Annual Conference
Topic: Best Practices: Intercultural Communication in a Health Care Organization
Conference/Event Link:


