May 5+6, 2015 | New York City quality of life conference EXPLORING THE NEW FRONTIERS OF PERFORMANCE / MAY 5 + 6, 2015 / NEW YORK CITY the new frontier of performance The current economic evolution has highlighted the limitations of our economic model, which for decades has been based on growth, productivity and consumerism. Now the time has come to focus on another crucial task ahead: fostering a more human economy. Societies and businesses throughout the world are facing the same challenge: finding new resources to allow more balanced growth, growth that delivers not just financial value but also the personal fulfillment that should result from it. “We consider Quality of Life to be a key, yet largely unexplored factor - a new frontier in individual and collective performance. This is why we are bringing together leaders from around the world to address the challenge it represents as the new frontier of performance.” At Sodexo, we have a vision. We believe that to create lasting value, organizations and society as a whole must make people’s wellbeing a top priority. We consider Quality of Life to be a key, yet largely unexplored factor - a new frontier in individual and collective performance. We are convinced that that future growth must rely on and benefit humanity. We are bringing together leaders from around the world to address the challenge it represents at our first Quality of Life Conference, in New York City, in May 2015. MICHEL LANDEL SODEXO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1 quality of life conference EXPLORING THE NEW FRONTIERS OF PERFORMANCE / MAY 5 + 6, 2015 / NEW YORK CITY what is the Quality of Life Conference? explore. discover. inspire. benefits of attending Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, is pleased to announce the first Quality of Life Conference, an international meeting that will take place every two years in different major cities around the world. This first edition will take place in New York City on May 5-6, 2015. to seize the potential of this unexplored factor By exploring the new frontiers of performance, the conference aims to engage a collective movement of global leaders who believe that placing people’s welfare at the heart of society and the economy is a powerful driver of performance for all. The conference will be a unique opportunity for 300 international leaders from a broad range of sectors — such as corporations, health, defense, education, as well as think tanks, public authorities, civil service, NGOs, and the media — to meet, challenge current models and be inspired by valuable experiences. Despite different definitions of Quality of Life, it has powerful relevance in today’s competitive world. As new growth models are needed, economists increasingly point to the quality of life of individuals as a key to progress. How to define Quality of Life and its components? What are the metrics of the intangible, human and financial value derived by Quality of Life within organizations? to discover the diversity of Quality of Life dimensions Positive working conditions and healthy food options are well-known factors in improving people’s welfare. What about other dimensions, such as promotion of diversity, new forms of recognition, local community empowerment or people-centered technology? to be inspired by cross-sector experiences The surprising crossroads of multidisciplinary and multicultural points of view makes the Conference’s format unique. What can a British army general teach an Italian CEO? What can a college dean in the U.S. and a French hospital director valuably share? Which solution developed by a local NGO can apply to a multinational company? 2 3 as of Nov 12, 2014 agenda quality of life conference EXPLORING THE NEW FRONTIERS OF PERFORMANCE / MAY 5 + 6, 2015 / NEW YORK CITY 1:30 2:30 TUESDAY, MAY 5 TUESDAY, MAY 5 the unexplored potential 1:30 - 2:30 Plenary Session Opening Remarks • Fostering a More Human Economy The OECD’s Vision • Better Policies for a Better Life 2:30 4:00 how Quality of Life impacts performance Plenary Session • Discover Different Dimensions of Well-being and Performance cross-sector inspirations 4:30 6:00 7:30 10:30 Panel Discussion • Exploring New Sources of Performance that Positively Impact Individuals, Organizations and Society. DOWNTOWN DINNER AT FOUR WORLD TRADE CENTER Designed by the chefs from Lenôtre WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 8:30 9:30 9:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 4 14:30 future leaders raise questions for tomorrow Plenary Session • Students from the Sodexo Future Leaders Initiative interview preeminent leaders in Quality of Life what does it take to become Quality of Life leaders? Panel Discussion • How to Find New Resources and Invent New Models for More Harmonious Growth a global and shared commitment Keynote Address • The Courage to Change in Order to Build a More Human Society NETWORKING LUNCH the unexplored potential Plenary Session Opening Remarks • Fostering a More Human Economy While there’s no standardized definition of Quality of Life, it is certainly not an abstract notion. Extensive studies have been carried out to better understand how individuals perceive Quality of Life. Very clear patterns emerge, showing that factors such as health, education and social relationships are universal components of an individual’s Quality of Life, regardless of age, gender or country of origin. Lasting value can only be achieved with a focus on people’s well-being. It is therefore crucial to fully explore this topic in order to promote a more sustainable and better-performing economy. The OECD’s Vision • Better Policies for a Better Life: Policies to Improve the Economic and Social Well-being of People Around the World Stronger growth alone is not enough! We need growth that is balanced, inclusive and green, built on resilient national institutions and effective international co-operation. Structural reforms must aim to increase productivity, but also to reduce inequality, improve well-being, protect the environment and to help rebuild public trust. The OECD’s approach to – “go structural, go social, go green, go institutional, and go national” – remains as pertinent as ever. This emphasis on the importance of a “better life” has translated into a unique international indicator: the OECD Better Life Index. Sodexo and the OECD Since May 2013, Sodexo and the OECD have embarked on a three-year partnership to better understand and to promote Quality of Life as a factor in the development and progress of society. 2:30 - 4:00 how Quality of Life impacts performance Plenary Session • Discover Different Dimensions of Well-being and Performance SPACE MANAGEMENT | A Tale of Two Cities: Medellin LOCAL COMMUNITIES | The Magic Recipe to Local Community Empowerment RECOGNITION | No Meaning, No Value? NUTRITION | Food Science Helps Us Find The Brain In Our Stomachs TECHNOLOGY | Filling In Technology Gaps PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | Breathe In …and Perform Out! 5 quality of life conference EXPLORING THE NEW FRONTIERS OF PERFORMANCE / MAY 5 + 6, 2015 / NEW YORK CITY TUESDAY, MAY 5 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 4:30 - 6:00 8:30 - 9:30 cross-sector inspirations future leaders raise questions for tomorrow Panel Discussions • Exploring New Sources of Performance that Positively Impact Individuals, Organizations and Society. To deepen understanding of the previous session’s topics, people from different sectors and backgrounds share their vision and experience, such as architect, CEO, politician and scientist. SPACE MANAGEMENT | Space It Up! Sound design, color, materials or technology… how reshaping space improves efficiency. In our cities, how can simple transformations lead to major improvement? How can we create smart environments with benefits for all? Plenary Session • Students from the Sodexo Future Leaders Initiative interview preeminent leaders in Quality of Life A new generation of leaders is emerging. Digital and social natives, they are more connected than ever. Their vision of the world is more global and yet more focused on individuals. Should the future be decided without those who will benefit from today’s changes? It is crucial to involve the next generation in the debate and give them the opportunity to confront their opinion with today’s leaders. LOCAL COMMUNITIES | How David Makes Goliath Stronger Local communities create new innovative models that transform our society. What can businesses and global organizations learn from them? How can community empowerment lead to improved performance for all? 9:30 - 11:00 RECOGNITION | Make It Matter! For centuries, “recognition was money”. With five generations sharing work life, how can we incentivize each individual? What drives people’s performance? what does it take to become Quality of Life leaders? NUTRITION | Is Food the Cure? Food science has shown that dietary changes can transform the brain structure (chemical and physiological), which can lead to altered behavior. How does food relate to the brain? Can we create food that boosts performance? TECHNOLOGY | Is Advanced Technology a Sign of Progress? Technology offers tremendous opportunity for sharing knowledge. Will it lead to creating a knowledge society? Will some be excluded from this utopia? PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | Open Your Mind to Performance Personal development is not selfish; it is a public service. Is developing skills enough? Is mindfulness the new key to increasing productivity? How can gender balance promotion increase company performance? Panel Discussion • How to Find New Resources and Invent New Models for More Harmonious Growth Being a Quality of Life leader is both an exciting and demanding commitment. It is through effective leadership that organizations can create people-centered cultures that improve not only well-being on an individual basis but also large-scale performance. Respected leaders from various backgrounds, such as the armed forces, healthcare, NGO, or the business world, share their vision on how to operate in a challenging environment and create sustainable models. 11:30 - 12:00 a global and shared commitment Keynote Address • The Courage to Change in Order to Build a More Human Society One important role of leaders is to call for change. Culture change is a challenge. It means doing things differently, which brings both opportunity and hope, strife and uncertainty. To face this challenge, leaders need the strength to fight resistance as well as the patience to win over doubt. 6 7 quality of life conference EXPLORING THE NEW FRONTIERS OF PERFORMANCE / MAY 5 + 6, 2015 / NEW YORK CITY enriching knowledge on Quality of Life some Sodexo’s initiatives practical information CONFERENCE VENUE Conrad Hotel, 102 North End Hotel, NYC DINNER VENUE Quality of Life Observer Sodexo has created the Quality of Life Observer website as a hub dedicated to the topic of Quality of Life. The site invites you to explore issues from a global or a local perspective, in sectors such as healthcare, education or corporations. Get the latest news and trends, from expert interviews to case studies and innovative initiatives to in-depth articles and testimonials. Quality of Life Observer is open to expert contributors and organizations proactively engaged in improving Quality of Life: they — and you — are welcome to submit topics or content to be published on this site and to interact by commenting and sharing. Four World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich Street, NYC FOR MORE INFORMATION qualityoflifeconference.com CONTACT [email protected] VISIT: qualityoflifeobserver.com the Sodexo Institute for Quality of Life In 2009, Sodexo set out to create a resource to deepen its understanding of Quality of Life. The resulting think-tank, the Sodexo Institute for Quality of Life, is founded on Sodexo’s conviction that improving Quality of Life leads to the progress of individuals and contributes to the performance of organizations. The Institute’s objective is to gather and develop insight on the drivers of Quality of Life and their impact. It does this by developing and leveraging relationships with external experts e.g. university academics and other researchers around the world, by participating in conferences, convening stakeholders and conducting its own desk-based research. The Institute publishes a variety of viewpoints and the results of its research, it has also has recently held external expert ‘Dialogues’ that explore Quality of Life challenges in London, Ottawa and Mumbai. 8 9 quality of life conference EXPLORING THE NEW FRONTIERS OF PERFORMANCE / MAY 5 + 6, 2015 / NEW YORK CITY about Sodexo Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over more than 45 years of experience: from reception, maintenance and cleaning to foodservices and facilities and equipment management; from Meal Pass, Gift Pass and Mobility Pass benefits for employees to in-home assistance and concierge services. Sodexo’s success and performance are founded on its independence, its business and financial model and its ability to continuously develop and engage its 419,000 employees throughout the world. sodexo.com FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: qualityoflifeconference.com CONTACT: [email protected] Sodexo 255 Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad 92866 Issy-les-Moulineaux - FRANCE
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