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Events
Personal Apperances
“How
to Get Published”
Valerie joins a panel of successful authors and columnists for a lively,
informative panel discussion and to provide key insights about how to
get published to the Silicon Valley chapter of the American Society for
Training and Development. The ASTD is an international non-profit association
of over 70,000 people, working in the field of workplace performance in
100 countries worldwide. http://www.astdsv.org/Events/view_event.asp?event_id=79
“Navigating the Difficult Job Market”
At this 8th Annual Women in Leadership Conference at Haas Business School,
Valerie joins select corporate executives and successful women who have
made their way through the job seekers’ minefield to share insiders’
tricks and tips for finding a job. The annual WIL conference is the longest
running student run conference at Haas, attracting over 400 participants
including current MBA students, Haas undergraduates, alumni and career
women from the greater Bay Area.http://www.wilconference.org/2003/index.html
“Getting Beyond the Resume –
An Employer’s Perspective”
(article)Valerie Frederickson and Ruth Ross, SVPHR with Wells Fargo, share
their professional insights about how to look beyond the resume to size
up a candidate’s cultural fit and what critical steps to take after
the interview process to ensure long term, well-matched executive hires.
Event sponsored by VF&Co.
“Career Lifecycles”
Valerie shares with this group of senior female financial executives her
personal insights on how to positively impact the direction of your career
and how to gain more joy along the way. The Financial Women's Association
of San Francisco (FWA) is a professional organization committed to furthering
the advancement of women in the financial sector, as well as women in
financial functions in other business sectors. www.fwasf.org
“Getting Beyond the Resume- Executive Interviewing, A Candidate’s
Perspective”
What are the critical actions required to successfully securing the next
step in your career? A discussion of the changing role of the recruiter
and how to get them working for you; how to overcome job search roadblocks
and establish real opportunities; preparation for interviews with search
firms and with the target employer; and how to create maximum impact in
the first 90 days on the job. Presented to Bay Area Kellogg Alumni Association.
“Designing Effective Termination Packages”
A discussion of employment termination best practices including the strategies,
pitfalls, and tactics of designing appropriate packages based on everyone’s
special needs and the selection and management of outplacement firms.
What’s new and what’s hot? Presenters include: Mary LaVigne-Butler
and Hope Case, lead employment attorneys with Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich,
and Valerie Frederickson. Event sponsored by VF&Co.
“The Changing Nature of Global
Executive Positions”
Presented to the graduating class of the Transnational Executive MBA program
at the University of Hayward (TEMBA). A discussion of internal and external
self-marketing and positioning, and career pathing for entrepreneurs and
recent MBAs. www.tembaglobal.com
“Following Your Dreams and Finding Your Passion”
For Bring Your Children to Work Day at Tyco Electronics, Valerie spoke
to a group of over 100 employees and their children exploring the nature
of work and developing one’s interests to a career.
“Rebuilding
Your HR Career After the Dot Bomb”
(article)At the 2002 Annual NCHRA Conference & Tradeshow, Valerie
and a panel of senior HR executives discussed how the HR profession has
been irrevocably changed by the dotcom explosion and subsequent implosion.
This session focused on how individual HR professionals can help rebuild
the profession as well as refocus their careers for increased job satisfaction
and to be better able to compete in the marketplace. Panelists included:
Gary Albright of Veritas, John Brennan of Wind River, and Peggy Seabourn,
formerly of the Pacific Stock Exchange. NCHRA chapter presentation (www.nchra.org)
“Retooling Your Career”
2002 Annual Conference of the Professional Businesswomen of California.
Valerie Frederickson joins other career futurists during this conference
seminar to explore how to embrace change in the job market and map out
your own success strategies. The PBWC Conference features a diverse range
of opinion leaders and experts in women's health, finance, business, life
balance and politics. www.pbwc.org
“How to Recruit and Train
a Board of Directors”
Valerie participates on a panel in a discussion of recruiting strategies,
selection and competencies criteria, and appropriate activities for
board members at each stage of a company life cycle. www.angelinvestors.org
“Mergers & Acquisitions:
The Effect on HR”
To ensure a successful transition, it is critical that HR understand all
financial, legal, operational and other aspects of M&As. Valerie moderates
a discussion with a panel of seasoned top HR executives on such topics
as what to expect from the challenges of the M&A process, the crucial
role of HR, and how to prepare for sudden acquisitions. NCHRA chapter
presentation (www.nchra.org)
“The HR Revolution”
Today’s employers are placing greater emphasis on the business acumen
of the HR executives they hire, and are automating and outsourcing many
of the transactional responsibilities of HR. Valerie moderates this panel
featuring Silicon Valley HR executives who are defining the new rules
of success in HR.NCHRA Chapter presentation (www.nchra.org)
“Succession Planning- Who needs it?”
Whether a company is large or small, building a succession plan into an
overall strategic plan is critical to stability, growth and sustainability.
Valerie moderates a panel discussion on the critical success factors of
succession planning. with Don DeVito, Management Consultant with LightPointe
Communications and former VPHR of Philips Digital Video Group, and Cathy
Murphy, current VPHR of Visx. Presentation to HR Women & Friends Group
(www.ourhrsite.com)
“Managing Layoffs with
Compassion”
Judy Starling, Senior Director of HR at Oracle, joins Valerie Frederickson
to present the best practices for managing employee terminations, including
how to evaluate package options; prepare for emotional fallout; coordinating
group and executive layoffs; and when to call your attorney. NCHRA chapter
presentation ( www.nchra.org)
“Coaching Yourself in Your
HR Career”
To get one of the coveted top jobs in HR these days, you must have board
level presence, advanced employment law knowledge, personal relationships
with executive recruiters, and an enormous Rolodex. With a panel of top
HR executives, Valerie discusses the strategic and practical techniques
you can use to develop yourself and polish your career. NCHRA chapter
presentation (www.nchra.org)
“Blazing New
Trails (Careers)”
The Women in Leadership conference is the longest running student run
conference at Haas Business School, attracting over 400 participants.
On this conference panel, Valerie offers strategies for successful career
changes. http://www.wilconference.org/2001/index.html
“Job Search Strategies”Along with panelists such as Ravi Mohan,
General Partner, Battery Ventures, Cheryl Sinclair, Dancing Star Coaching
LLC and Al Cotrone, Director Officer of Career Development, UMBS, Valerie
discusses the hidden job market, interviewing and networking with this
local MBA alumni group from University of Michigan. http://www.westarion.com/umbs/careerworkshop.htm
“Managing the Financial Aspects of HR”
Develop your strategy to demonstrate your business acumen and ensure a
seat at the table with the CEO. Valerie moderates a panel to explore this
topic with Maureen Harrison of Grey, Carey, Weir & Friedenrich and
Fred Holland of Philips Emerging Electronics Solutions. NCHRA chapter
presentation (www.nchra.org)
“Managing
HR Through Turbulent Waters"
During more difficult times, how can HR both contribute meaningfully to
the business side of the equation, and concurrently help themselves and
fellow employees stay focused? Valerie leads a panel discussion about
change management along with Denise Kalos of C-Change and Mark Bernardi
of Trinchero Family Estate Wines. NCHRA chapter presentation. (www.nchra.org
)
“Maximizing Your HR Career”Valerie brings together and moderates
a panel to discuss current employment trends and how HR professionals
can continue to develop professionally. Panelists include: Toni Wilson,
VPHR of CSAA, Alan Chin, VPHR of Avinon, and Lester Gabis-Levine, Senior Director,
Organization Development for ProBusiness, Inc. NCHRA chapter presentation (www.nchra.org)
“Translate Your Business
Plan into a Staffing Strategy”
Valerie brings together and moderates a panel to explore how successful
HR professionals can translate their companies’ business plan into
a strategic HR plan with measurable and achievable goals. Panelists include:
Loran Kaminski, VP of Worldwide Staffing at PeopleSoft, Greg Steinberger,
National HR Director from Thelen, Reid & Preist, and the Senior Staffing
Manager from Excite@home, Aida Lachaux. NCHRA chapter presentation (www.nchra.org)
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