FutureForum 2008:  Race, Gender, and Age Take Center Stage

How Will the Issues of Campaign 2008 Impact Workforce and Workplace Trends?

Co-hosted by the National MultiCultural Institute and the FutureWork Institute

November 6 - 9, 2008
The Westin Alexandria

Alexandria, Virginia

NMCI and FWI have formed a strategic alliance marking the first time a leading global diversity consulting firm has partnered with a leading non-profit, bringing together proven leaders in the field of diversity consulting and training. The core competencies of both organizations include strategic consulting, organizational assessments, training, coaching and research. This conference is sponsored jointly by the two organizations.

NMCI's Conferences typically offer a variety of learning opportunities to meet the needs of all attendees - from those seeking in-depth training on the latest facilitation techniques to those interested in connecting with peers and experts on specific topics related to diversity and inclusion in society and the workplace.

Program Overview

The Fall 2008 Conference features:

              Keynote Address (Thursday, November 6, 2008)

Margaret Regan, President and CEO, FutureWork Institute

Four-Day Training Workshops (Thursday - Sunday; precludes participation in other workshops)

Four-day training workshops offer participants opportunities for intensive skill-building based on NMCI's tested curricula and expertise.  Four-day workshops include Training of Trainers I & II and Developing Strategic Diversity Initiatives.

Two-Day Training Workshops (Thursday - Friday or Saturday - Sunday)

Two-day training workshops offer participants opportunities for focused skill-building on diversity and inclusion for specific topic areas and/or industry sectors.

One-Day Workshops (Friday)

Half-Day Workshops (Thursday and Saturday)

Click here to see a full program schedule.

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Who Should Attend

Chief Diversity Officers and Diversity Directors, Managers and Administrators, Human Resource Personnel, Trainers and Consultants, Educators, Healthcare and Social Service professionals, Conflict Resolution practitioners, and others concerned with diversity and inclusiveness who work in the corporate, government, education and non-profit sectors.

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Purpose of the Institute

NMCI and FWI conferences bring together professionals from across the country and around the world to explore diversity and multiculturalism in both personal and professional contexts.

The institute includes:

• a series of Workshops and Learning Labs for professional development on diversity and training
• special events for networking and relationship-building in the field
• demonstration of the latest Web 1.0 and 2.0 technology for e-learning
• opportunities for in-depth exploration and dialogue on the critical issues of multiculturalism in our society

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Certificate Training Programs

Upon completion of any two or four day workshop, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the National MultiCultural Institute and the FutureWork Institute .

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About NMCI and FWI

ABOUT NMCI
The National MultiCultural Institute (NMCI) was founded in 1983 with the goal of creating a society that is strengthened and empowered by its diversity. An early leader in the field, it was one of the first organizations to recognize the nation’s need for new services, knowledge, and skills in the growing field of multiculturalism and diversity. Over 40,000 people have
participated in NMCI’s programs and services through its bi-annual National Conferences; Organizational Consulting and Training on issues of diversity and inclusion; books and training manuals available through NMCI Publications; and Leading Edge Projects such as Human Trafficking and Diversity in the Cultural Arts.

ABOUT FWI
The FutureWork Institute (FWI) is a global diversity consulting firm that translates future trends to help transform organizations. As the former Global Diversity Practice of Towers Perrin, FWI has a 20-year history and a depth of knowledge of the workplace and workforce of the next 10 years.  Using its research and consulting expertise, our team helps clients listen differently to the voices of their current employees from all generations, races and cultures. and feel the urgency of the issues they face. Current workplace issues are addressed through Diversity Strategy and Change Process Development, Future Forums, Organization Assessments, Education and Training, Coaching and Mentoring and Strategy Implementation.

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