Program Schedule

MPPAW 2011-2012 Program Schedule

Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour, followed by the presentation. The presentation begins at 6:20 p.m. and concludes by 7:45 p.m. We strongly encourage a dialogue between the presenter and the audience, and the last 20 minutes of the presentation is intended for an extensive question and answer session with the audience. So bring your questions and be prepared to share your perspective on the topic with other members of our professional community! A door fee of $12.00 per MPPAW member and $25.00 per non-member ($6.00 and $15.00 for students) will cover hors d’oeuvres at the social hour. This fee will also cover the costs associated with the presentation that evening. Click here for information on becoming a member.

2011 – 2012 Presenters

January 17th
Tina Decker
Topic: Best Buy – Changing with the Speed of Business
As vice president of global organizational culture for Best Buy Co., Inc., Dr. Tina Decker oversees employee relations, human capital metrics, enterprise training, global change management, diversity and inclusion, and the Project Resource Group. Her teams work to ensure that employees can maximize their workplace potential while having a unique and positive employment experience at Best Buy. The work of her team also complements other human resource functions acting as strategic talent and culture partners for the global retailer.

February 21st
Karen Grabow
Topic: Leadership Development

March 20th
Justin Bethke & Michael Durando (Target)
Topic: Employee Opinion Surveys

May 15th
Lisa Stevens
Topic: Succession Planning

  • Upcoming Events

    February 21st
    Karen Grabow, Senior Vice President, Business Development Services
    Topic: Leadership Development

  • MNODN Network

    Upcoming Events
    Friday, February 10th, 2012 ( 7:30am - 10:00am - Breakfast and networking from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM), University of St. Thomas, 1000 LaSalle Ave., MOH 202
    In this session, Vikas Narula will educate participants on the power of informal relationships and why uncovering them should be a central focus for business leaders, executives and organizational development experts.
    More Info and Registration

  • Research

    Grants for Research Papers
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    Debunking Management Myths Click here to download the PDF file