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Human Capital Summit - Human Capital Institute

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HCI EventsWednesday, March 7, 2012<strong>Summit</strong> Day ThreeConference Day Three — Wednesday, March 7, 20127:45–8:45 Breakfast and Expo8:45–9:00 Moderator’s Recap From Previous Day and Opening Remarks9:00–10:00 Creating a Culture of Innovation and PerformanceMuch has been written about the unique culture and organizational practices of W. L. Gore & Associates,a long-time Best-Place-to-Work Company and recognized innovator of electronic, industrial and medicalproducts — as well as the category definer GORE-TEX® fabrics.In this research-based session, Debra France will help participants peel back the unique Gore featuresmost often described in case studies and business publications — among them: Sponsors instead ofmanagers, a lattice structure with minimal hierarchy, associates making their own commitments, thepower of small teams, and knowledge-based decision making — to understand how these factorscontribute to the company’s ability to sustain innovation over time.Participants will explore:How these features and practices produce a culture that drives both high-performance and innovationHow the Gore culture promotes an interplay of both freedom and discipline for teams todrive innovationHow leaders and sponsors moderate a series of polarities to create optimal environments for innovatorsKeynote Presenter:Dr. Debra France, Enterprise Leadership Development at W.L. Gore10:00–10:30 Networking and Expo Break — Gary Hamel Book Signing50

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