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How diverse is management at your workplace?

Image Posted on November 17, 2014 Updated on November 18, 2014

Check out a recent survey by Chicago United, Ernst & Young LLP and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. They found that racial diversity across the senior level positions of Chicago’s top 50 companies (based on revenue) is stagnant.

Listen to Stacey Baca’s ABC News interview with Gloria Castillo, president and CEO of Chicago United, and Warren Smith, Central Region talent leader at Ernst & Young LLP.

http://abc7chicago.com/video/embed/?pid=393961

Here are some of the results:

• 11 companies have no ethnic diversity on their boards of directors.

• Six companies have more than 25 percent minority representation on their boards of directors.

• 17 Chicago companies have no ethnic diversity within their executive ranks.
• Two companies have more than 25 percent representation of ethnic minorities in top executive positions.

As Chicago United promotes multiracial leadership in Chicago’s business community, they are inviting everyone to its Leadership Conference & Bridge Awards Dinner.

Gloria Castillo, president and CEO of Chicago United, and Warren Smith, Central Region talent leader at Ernst & Young LLP, came into our ABC 7 Eyewitness News studio to tell us about the organization’s work and the event.

Chicago United Leadership Conference & Bridge Awards Dinner
Tuesday, Nov. 18
11 a.m.-9 p.m. (includes conference and dinner)

Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago

Ticket Prices:
Luncheon and Plenary Sessions: $300
Full event package: $500

Deadline to register:
Online at www.chicago-united.com/conference through Monday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m.
After that, please call 312-553-2000.

SNEAK PEAK AT THE Chicago United Leadership Conference & Bridge Awards Dinner

Schedule of Events 11:00 am Registration

12:00 pm – 1:45 pm Diversity Leadership Luncheon Diversity Leadership Lunch Keynote Speaker Michele J. Hooper President and CEO The Directors’ Council The Diversity Leadership Luncheon will explore the roles diversity and inclusion play in driving innovation, competitive advantage, and business objectives. Successful managers must skillfully oversee diverse teams, execute on project objectives, and meet organizational goals. Their influence and value as leaders are exponentially increased as they set strategic visions that inspire others and create cultures of excellence and inclusion. Gain insights on analyzing and diagnosing diversity and inclusion issues to lead and support strategic, long term, and sustainable inclusion in your organization.

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Plenary Session The 2014 Corporate Diversity Profile Chicago United’s nationally recognized Corporate Diversity Profile (CDP) is a biennial study that measures racial diversity specifically in leadership ranks of large corporations, on corporate boards, and in executive level management. It is one of the leading benchmarks for corporations to measure their progress in this area. The 2014 Corporate Diversity Profile was developed under the guidance and in-kind support of Warren Smith, Central Region Talent Leader, Americas Talent Team, EY, and the EY research team. Demographic and statistical data were captured on the presence of racial diversity on the boards and in the executive ranks of the top 50 Chicago companies. Smith also served as committee chair of the Corporate Diversity Profile Task Force. EY executives will present the results of the study outlining the link between organizational culture and business outcomes, how organizations create their own cultures, and how to conduct a cultural audit to identify your organization’s culture.

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Session Break

3:45 pm – 5:15 pm CID Talks Inspiring Culture, Inclusion and Diversity CID Talks was launched in 2013 to present thought-provoking and innovative ideas from transformational leaders. Chicago United has assembled a diverse group of leaders from the boardroom to C-suite, as well as leading entrepreneurs, to provide you with their perspectives on culture, inclusion, and diversity. The format is designed to motivate and inspire others to look at their own personal and professional journeys to help create a systemic flow of “big ideas.” Presenters will share with you what inspired them to challenge their own leadership capacity on subjects such as surviving corporate acquisitions, minority entrepreneurs doing business in a global economy, and effective influence. Moderator: Featuring: Caroline Tsai SVP, Chief Legal Officer, U.S. Personal & Commercial Banking Legal, Corporate & Compliance Group BMO Financial Group Louis Carr President, Media Sales BET Networks Martin R. Castro President and CEO Castro Synergies, LLC   Teresa Cordova, Ph.D. Director Great Cities Institute University of Illinois at Chicago Connie Lindsey Executive Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility Northern Trust Ulice Payne, Jr. Managing Member Addison-Clifton LLC 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Pre-Dinner Reception 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Bridge Awards Dinner 2014 Chicago Bridge Award Recipient:   Robert L. Parkinson, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Baxter International Inc.  2014 National Bridge Award Recipient: Jonas Prising, Chief Executive Officer, ManpowerGroup Schedule and content subject to change.

300 East Randolph Street, Suite CL920, Chicago, IL 60601-5075
Phone: 312-977-3060 Fax: 312-977-3089 http://www.chicago-united.org