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Chicago United's year-long Programming Series provides platforms for attendees at all levels of an organization to learn, engage with peers, and ultimately lead transformative change throughout Chicago’s business ecosystem. View the following clip to learn more about the Big Idea inspiring our Signature Programming ... Good Business Includes Everyone:
C-SUITE SESSIONS C-Suite Sessions is an exclusive series of four panel discussions led by CEOs and senior leaders who are implementing innovative strategies within their respective industry.
Attend if you are:
  • A member of Chicago United’s CEO Council, including senior leaders within a Member Company with company-wide responsibility.
Tuesday, April 14 State of the Economy
Tuesday, June 16 AI – Revolutionizing the Workforce
Tuesday, September 22 Engineering - How Engineering Leaders Navigate Risk, Talent & Technology
Tuesday, October 20 Succession Planning – The Silver Tsunami is Here
PEOPLE AND CULTURE ROUNDTABLES Peer-to-peer learning sessions that investigate current trends and leading practices for less common challenges.
Attend if you are:
  • A Human Resources Executive
  • An Inclusion Officer
  • A business leader responsible for inclusive talent development
Wednesday, April 8 AI, Productivity & People
Wednesday, June 10 Employee Experience & Engagement
Wednesday, September 16 Retention by Design: Keeping High Performers and Emerging Leaders
Wednesday, October 14 Inclusion Evolution & Compliance
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP SYMPOSIUMS A prime opportunity to learn best practices from experts on creating models for highly effective resource groups that advance business imperatives.
Attend if you are:
  • A Chief Human Resources Officer
  • An Executive or Senior Human Resources professional responsible for resourcing and/or developing ERGs
  • An ERG Executive Sponsor
  • An ERG Chair/Leader
Wednesday, June 3 ERG Governance & Leadership Essentials
Wednesday, August 26 ERGs as Strategic Business Partners
MID-LEVEL MANAGER SERIES Programming developed to equip managers with the leadership skills to establish collaborative and effective teams while building a solid foundation for career growth.
Attend if you are:
  • CII Corporate Guide
  • Employee Resource Group Leader
  • Employee of a Chicago United Member Company
Thursday, May 14 Build Teams That Stay
Thursday, July 16 Leading AI-Enabled Teams
Thursday, October 22 Accountability, Engagement, and Culture Without Burnout
EMERGING LEADER SERIES Focused on the advancement of young professionals, this series features insight and guidance from executives on navigating corporate culture toward career growth.
Attend if you are:
  • CII Fellow
  • Employee Resource Group Member/Leader
  • Employee of a Chicago United Member Company
Wednesday, April 29 Goal Setting, Skill Building & Visibility
Wednesday, July 29 Power Skills for Emerging Leaders
Wednesday, September 9 Emotional Agility at Work: Connecting Generations
BLC - BUSINESS LEADERS OF CHICAGO PROGRAMMING SERIES This programming series supports Chicago United’s BLCs with a lineup of topics designed to provide innovations and ideas that support these leaders to become prime candidates for Corporate Board service.
Attend if you are:
  • A Chicago United BLC
Thursday, April 23 Board Governance Essentials
Thursday, June 25 The Board Bio Advantage: Defining Your Brand
Thursday, September 3 Boardroom Access: Build Your Network
Thursday, October 8 You’re on a Board—Now What? Hot Topics