Globalization and Diversity: World Diversity Leadership Symposium – June 4-6, 2007 Alan Richter was a panelist at the Globalization and Diversity: World Diversity Leadership Symposium held at the United Nations. The World Diversity Leadership Summit is, by far, the premier gathering of diversity executives and thought leaders. The combination of global networking, idea exchange and innovation offers participants a truly unique experience. www.wdls2007.com   The National Talking Gender Conference – June 2, 2006 At the 2006 National Talking Gender Conference Alan Richter presented "Training Tools and Exercises for Sexual Orientation Content" for Diversity Training Designs. The National Conference provided a forum in which the “best practices” strategies and “cutting-edge” human resource tools with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender employees was presented. www.talkinggender.com   Global Diversity Survey® workshop at the Diversity Leadership Forum – March 10, 2005 Alan Richter presented a workshop on the Global Diversity Survey® at the Diversity Leadership Forum's 5th Annual Practitioners Conference in Miami. As part of the 5th Annual Practitioners Conference, each registered participant was eligible to take the Global Diversity Survey® (GDS) online prior to the conference. www.diversityleadershipforum.org   SIETAR USA Annual Conference: :: Forum: Diversity of Diversity :: Global Leadership Assessment – November 19, 2004 Alan Richter gave two presentations during the second day of the SIETAR USA conference. In the forum, Dr. Richter teamed up with Kelli McLoud-Schingen to talk about the Diversity of Diversity. Afterward, participants enjoyed learning about using the Global Diversity Survey® from the perspective of global leadership. www.sietarusa.org   Global Diversity Survey® session at SIIC – July 27, 2004 At the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication participants completed the Global Diversity Survey® (GDS) and obtained individual feedback as well as strategic pointers on how to improve effectiveness in dealing with difference. Participants learned how the survey can be incorporated into broader global diversity initiatives including training and organizational development. The GDS, developed by Armida Mendez Russell and Alan Richter, is a self-administered, self-scoring tool that prepares you to embark on a journey of self discovery that will help you navigate your way through the diverse global landscape of the 21st Century. The GDS builds on the well-known Head, Heart and Hands (H3) model, exploring Insight, Inclusion and Adaptation categories. Visit the SIIC website: www.intercultural.org   Raising the Bar on Diversity: The Conference Board, 2004 Annual Diversity Conference – April 27, 2004: Tuesday afternoon Session D. The Annual Diversity Conference was in two locations; New York in April and Chicago in June. At the New York conference Dr. Richter participated in a panel discussion on Creating Innovation and Better problem Solving through diversity. QED Consulting team member, Robert Hayles, participated in the same session presented on Thursday June 7th at the Chicago conference. Download the conference schedule or visit the Conference Board website: www.conference-board.org   What’s Your Global Diversity Quotient? – SIETAR USA Conference – November 21 2003 - Friday's Session 6 - 3.00 to 5.00 pm At the annual SIETAR USA conference, Dr, Richter presented the new Global Diversity Survey® to interculturalists. The theme for the conference was, "Seeking Middle Ground - Locally and Globally" and took place in Austin, Texas. www.sietarusa.org   Netherlands, Veerstichting Symposium - Misconnection? – October 16, 2003 Dr, Richter presented the Global Diversity Game using an audience response system at a symposium on Misconnection. The general idea behind this theme was to have a series of inspiring and thought provoking presentations and discussions surrounding the question: what measures should be taken in order to create the ideal atmosphere for co-operation and understanding amongst people of different backgrounds, identities, and realities? http://www.veerstichting.nl/   Managing Corporate Governance in Asia – MCGA Annual Conference – June 5-6, 2003 Alan Richter was a plenary speaker at the 2003 MCGA Conference, hosted in Makati, Philippines. The conference discussed the emerging structure of global corporate governance standards and how these are applied in local settings. www.managinggovernance.com.   The Diversity Leadership Forum – November 17-19, 2002 On November 18th, Alan was a panelist with representatives from JPMorganChase, Sodexho, and the City University of New York. The panel explored the "Transnational Context of Diversity," and discussed how experience with diversity can be relevant to cultures that have a very different historical context to that of the U.S. For more information about the Forum in Washington D.C. visit their website at www.diversityleadershipforum.org   Intercultural Management Skills Institutes: The Global Leadership Institute – November 3, 2002 This institute explored the characteristics and skills of global leaders, and taught various methods to measure individual effectiveness. The knowledge and competencies essential for global leaders in various contexts was also presented. Click on the link to the Fall 2002 Skills Institute at http://www.imi.american.edu   1st Annual European Integral Leadership Summit – 18 October 2002 Alan played the large audience game: When Values Clash at the summit. Whether working with Sony, Nokia, NASA or the UN, Alan knows how to penetrate to the heart of the dilemmas and paradoxes inherent in leading and managing across different cultures and value systems.   The Global Forum on Management Education – June 9-12, 2002 Alan Richter was a plenary speaker at the 2002 Global Forum, hosted this year in Bangkok, Thailand. Presenting issues associated with Breaking Personal Boundaries: Some New Tools for the New Environment Visit the conference site, www.globalforum2002.com, for more information.