September Educational Program

Finding and Retaining World-Class Talent

Date: September 18, 2008

Time: 5:30-8:00 pm

Cost: $25 Members / $55 Non-Members 

Location:
The HUB Cira Centre [ Map ]
2929 Arch Street, Mezzanine Level
Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Next to the 30th Street Station)

Handouts and Talking Points from the Panel:
Dr. Presser's Talking Points
Lori McKaig Talking Points
Ten Commandments of Talent Management

About the Program:  There’s just no getting around it. A leader’s ability to contribute to her organization’s mission and positively impact the bottom line is directly tied to her ability to attract, develop, and retain world-class employees.  WIN is proud to present an interactive panel discussion offering diverse perspectives on the recruiting, hiring, management, and retention of top talent.   Refreshments will be provided and informal networking will take place before and after the formal program.

Meet the Panel: Our distinguished panelists include Judy Spires, President of ACME Markets; Dr. Janice Presser, Co-founder and CEO of the Gabriel Institute; and Lori McKaig, Senior Executive and Executive Vice President of Engagement Management at Accenture Defense Group. The discussion will be moderated by Donna Higgins, Founder and CEO of the Higgins Group.    Full Biographies >>

Donna Higgins (Moderator)
Donna Higgins is Founder and CEO of The Higgins Group, Inc. an executive recruiting firm focused on senior level executives in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. The Higgins Group client companies range from small, privately held, venture capital backed start-ups through the largest multinational pharmaceutical companies. The Higgins Group is well-known and highly respected for exceptional track record for delivering solutions that exceed expectations of both clients and candidates.

Judy Spires
Judith Spires (Judy) is the President of Acme Markets, the Delaware Valley Market leading Supermarket chain. Throughout her 30 year career in the grocery industry, Spires has held various positions within companies such as American Stores, Albertsons, and Supervalu including serving as president of both the Albertsons Dallas/Fort Worth Division and the Rocky Mountain Division. Prior to her present role at Acme, Spires has also served as Vice President of Sales & Advertising, Vice President of Administration, Vice President of Human Resources, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Integration and Senior Vice President of Marketing & Merchandising.

Dr. Janice Presser
Dr. Janice Presser is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Gabriel Institute, originator of Role-Based Assessment, the disruptive innovation in Talent Management. As the acknowledged Thought Leader in qualitative assessment, this Philadelphia-based company serves organizations of all sizes, in all industries and market sectors internationally, with web-based tools that help them evaluate and improve their human capital and organizational culture. These include screening and selection for hiring; assessment of leadership for private equity, succession planning and restructuring; and Role-Based Assessment for additional personal, professional and business applications; workforce improvement initiatives and strategic human resource development solutions.

Lori McKaig
Lori McKaig is a Senior Executive with the Accenture Defense Group and is Executive Vice President, Mission Services, Engagement Management. In this capacity, she serves as deputy to Bill Loftus who leads the Mission Services Workforce. Ms. McKaig currently supports acquisition integration activities and serves as a volume lead on the Department of Defense proposal effort. At Gestalt, Ms. McKaig brought to the executive leadership team more than 15 years of leadership experience and a proven track record in managing diverse areas of technology business operations. She served as Senior Vice President, Communications and Workforce Enrichment at Gestalt, ensuring that Gestalt built an environment that provided opportunities for growth and supported a culture where employees could create a rewarding professional experience.

Bring a Friend: Please share the WIN ability to connect and support women entrepreneurs by ringing a friend or colleague to this program.