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WorkforceChicago2.0 Award, presented to companies that
exhibit exemplary learning and development practices.
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology
services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering
innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients
to help them become high-performance businesses and
governments. With deep industry and business process
expertise, broad global resources and a proven track
record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills,
and technologies to help clients improve their performance.
With approximately 140,000 people in 48 countries, the
company generated net revenues of US$16.65 billion for
the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2006. Its home page
is www.accenture.com.
WorkforceChicago2.0 is an initiative that recognizes
Chicagoland companies exhibiting exemplary employee
learning and development strategies that build a culture
of high performance, productivity and pride. It brings
together business leaders, academic leaders, and public
officials in an effort to highlight and promote excellence
in workforce development.WorkforceChicago2.0
is administered by CAEL, in partnership with HRMAC and
World Business Chicago.
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How can you increase competitive advantage beyond
products and services with your workforce?
Interested in understanding what high-performing
companies are doing around learning?
How will workforces need to change in the 21st century?
Join us
for an interactive discussion on Thursday, February 15 to learn
about creating a world-class workforce. Accenture's John Higgins,
Senior Executive in Accenture's Learning group, will explore and
discuss how high-performance businesses are leveraging world-class
learning to harness the power of their workforces and drive competitive
advantage. The group discussions and case studies will equip you
with effective, proven strategies you can successfully implement
in your organization.
Building the High-Performance Workforce:
Business success and competitive advantage
are increasingly dependent on the quality of its people. Recent
Accenture research reveals how senior executives perceive their
current workforce capabilities, the challenges in driving higher
levels of performance, and how some are rising to the top by leveraging
learning as a strategic asset in driving business results.
The Future Learning Organization:
With greater focus on workforce performance issues and the impact
this has on business, the learning department is coming under greater
scrutiny to deliver measurable business impact. How will they need
to change for the 21st century enterprise? Learn what major themes
will drive the learning agenda and what companies can do today to
better prepare their workforce to meet these challenges and help
drive business results.
Register today!
This event is free, but space is limited.
When: Thursday, February 15, 2007,
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Who: Business and
Human Resource Leaders
Where: Accenture,
161 N. Clark, Chicago
Please check-in with the Accenture receptionist
in the ground floor lobby.
How
Do I Sign Up?
E-mail Kate Hoeppel at khoeppel@cael.org
or call 312-499-2302 to RSVP.
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