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September 29, 2015 | Chicago, IL
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Please join us for our 1st Annual Culture Conference in Chicago!
Learn about the roots of organizational success from experts in the field of culture and leadership. The conference will feature a series of
engaging keynotes and TED-inspired talks from top thought leaders in organizational culture and change. You will have the opportunity to
connect and exchange ideas with experts and other leaders who are passionate about workplace culture and making an impact on organizations.
Presenters scheduled to date include Robert A. Cooke, CEO of Human Synergistics; Edgar Schein, Professor Emeritus at MIT; Jeanne
Malnati, founder and CEO of The Culture Group; Thomas J. Walter, Chief Culture Officer of Tasty Catering; Linda Sharkey, former VP of HR at
GE and HP; Carol Montgomery, CHRO York Risk Services Group; and Shawn Murphy and Mark Babbitt, CEO and President of Switch & Shift.
The conference will conclude with an extraordinary event by Leadership Uncorked—mixing wine, ideas, and conversation through
experiences and exploration. Space is limited—register today to take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain actionable insights
and inspiration at a world-class location.
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Conference: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT
Wine Tasting Event: 5:00 to 7:00 PM CT
Target Audience
Senior executives (CEOs, general management, HR, OD, talent management), seasoned consultants (culture, change, strategy), and
others interested in creating Constructive cultures and making an impact.
Location
The Metropolitan Club at Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower)
233 S Wacker Dr, 67th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Pricing
$225 when registration is completed by July 15 | $295 after July 15
Price includes conference registration, continental breakfast, lunch, and wine tasting.
Accommodations
A hotel block is secured at The W Hotel for the evening of September 28. The W Hotel is conveniently located two blocks from The
Metropolitan Club.
W Chicago - City Center
172 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603
312.332.1200
http://www.wchicagocitycenter.com
Changing the World—One Organization at a Time®
humansynergistics.com • 800.622.7584 • [email protected]
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Featured Presenters
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The conference will feature presentations by thought leaders in organizational culture, including:
Edgar Schein
Culture expert, Professor Emeritus at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and author of numerous books, including The Corporate
Culture Survival Guide and Humble Inquiry, Schein is regarded as the most influential authority on organizational culture.
Robert A. Cooke
CEO of Human Synergistics and Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Cooke is the author of the
Organizational Culture Inventory® (OCI®), the world’s most widely used and thoroughly researched culture survey.
Linda Sharkey & Carol Montgomery
Sharkey, former VP of Human Resources at GE and HP, and Montgomery, CHRO York Risk Services Group, will share York’s powerful
journey of successful leadership transformation and integration combining the OCI with Leadership/Impact® (L/I) and peer coaching.
York is a premier provider of insurance, risk management, claims management, and other risk solutions.
Thomas J. Walter
Chief Culture Officer of Tasty Catering, Walter’s organization has garnered numerous awards, including “Best Place to Work,” “Caterer of
the Year,” and the “APA’s Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award.” Tom will share how he leads and nurtures a truly engaged workforce.
Jeanne Malnati
Founder and CEO of The Culture Group, Malnati is an organization transformation expert. Her presentation will feature the culture story
of Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, the legendary and award-winning deep-dish pizza company and a Top 10 Chicago Workplace of 2014.
Shawn Murphy & Mark Babbitt
Murphy and Babbitt are the CEO and President of Switch & Shift, a leadership community and consultancy that advocates humancentered cultures, social leadership, and mentorship. They spread their unique message as award-winning bloggers and authors in
podcasts and onstage as speakers.
Wine Tasting with Leadership Uncorked
Scott Beilke and Donna Brighton of Leadership Uncorked will share a sublime wine experience to conclude
the conference. Leadership Uncorked mixes the magic of wine, ideas, and conversation to create a unique
experience that challenges both your palette and mind.
Changing the World—One Organization at a Time®
humansynergistics.com • 800.622.7584 • [email protected]