Educational Seminars | Diversity Information Resources

DIR's sought-after educational seminars are designed to give supplier diversity professionals valuable insight they can then leverage to improve the performance of their own programs. Presented by experienced supplier diversity practitioners with world-class programs, these seminars share best practices, current trends and issues impacting supplier diversity programs today. This short video shares the highlights of DIR's "Building Strategic Phases of a Supplier Diversity Process" seminar.

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VIRTUAL EVENT "Best Practices in Supplier Diversity Strategies and Initiatives" Seminar, September 23, 2020

Join experienced Supplier Diversity Professionals and subject matter experts for a series of presentations.

In keeping with DIR's top priority of protecting the health and safety of everyone, DIR has decided to hold the 25th Annual "Best Practices in Supplier Diversity Strategies and Initiatives" seminar virtually on September 23rd. We are working to secure the best technology to make this happen. The DIR Board of Directors is committed to delivering the same high quality information and expertise.

PAST PARTICIPANT'S COMMENTS: "Excellent information and delivery. Excellent presenters." "I walked away with a clear understanding of how to measure ROI and develop a business case after today’s session. Very applicable and practical." "This was a wonderful session!"

WHO ATTENDS: Supplier Diversity Professionals, Purchasing Manager & Buyers, VP’s of Materials and Purchasing, Procurement Managers, SBLOs, Graduates of DIR's Building Strategic Phases Seminar

FEE: TBD. Fee includes all sessions, presentations and materials.

QUESTIONS? Email: info@diversityinforesources.com or call us at 612-781-6819.

“Building Strategic Phases of a Supplier Diversity Process” February 26-27, 2020 Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town, Scottsdale, AZ

Two full days of ideas, networking, learning, and best practices. $1,025 registration fee includes breakfast and lunch both days, networking reception and workbook materials.

From past attendees: "The networking was excellent! --- Subject matter created great dialogue. --- I found all of the topics covered in this training were helpful and informative. --- Knowledgeable and savvy presenter; two days well spent! --- Very honest dialogue about supplier diversity in its totality."

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For additional information, download the 2020 Flier and Agenda (subject to change)

FACILITATOR: Benita Fortner. Ms. Fortner retired from Raytheon Company in March 2017 where she served as the Director of Supplier Diversity for over twenty seven years. Participants will benefit from her personal, industry and advocacy group experience in developing,
administering and advancing supplier diversity within the supply chain.

Proven tactics, information and ideas enable attendees to return to work with actions that can be implemented immediately.
Specifically designed to enable the creation of, and/or improvement to, an effective supplier diversity process within major corporations, prime suppliers with SD initiatives and educational institutions.

TOPICS:

Supplier Diversity Program Overview
Company Overview and Supply Chain Strategy
Roles and Responsibilities of Supplier Diversity Professionals
Program Governance; Policies and Regulations; Government
Program Administration and Execution
Creating a Supplier Diversity Strategic Plan and Small Business Subcontracting Plan
How to Engage all of the Players that Impact Supplier Diversity Performance
Awards and Recognition
Overview of Tracking, Reporting Spend, Metrics and Scorecards

WHO ATTENDS?

Supplier Diversity Professionals
Purchasing Managers and Buyers
VP's of Materials and Purchasing
Procurement/Sourcing Managers
SBLOs

Hotel information is sent with registration confirmation letter (not purchase receipt).

“Building Strategic Phases of a Supplier Diversity Process” Seminar Workbook

$499

This dynamic workbook accompanies DIR's annual seminar (held in February) called "Building Strategic Phase of a Supplier Diversity Initiative". If you are not able to attend the seminar, this workbook (updated annually) will give you the basics covered in the workshops including case studies, helpful work sheets, and much more. The workbook is best used in tandem with the seminar, but even when used alone, it will help supplier diversity professionals and procurement managers develop or enhance corporate supplier diversity programs and initiatives. It includes:

Outlines key elements of a successful program, team and culture
Discusses developing a strategic plan and how to engage senior management
Covers benchmarking and performance measures
Includes numerous samples, exercises and how-to’s

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