2016 Oil and Gas Women in Leadership Symposium
Theme
Remarkable Women: Leadership Strategies for 2016
Date
February 4, 2016
Time
8:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Venue
Grand Hall, Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
Parking and Directions
The Women in Leadership Symposium is being held in the Grand Hall of the Rice Memorial Center (RMC). This is a link to a Rice campus map: http://www.rice.edu/maps/Rice-University-BW-Campus-Map.pdf. The map includes parking rate information, please note that parking will not be validated.
Rice is located in the 6100 block of Main Street and is bordered by Sunset/Rice Blvd. on the north side of the campus. To reach the RMC enter through gate 20 off of Rice Blvd. Go to the second stop sign (three way intersection). Turn right. At this point, the McNair Building will be on the left and the Central Parking Garage is located in the basement of the building, There is a yellow caution sign at the down ramp which leads into the garage.
Guests should enter the ramp, park on the north side of the building and take the elevator to the first floor. The RMC is located across from, but on the same side of the street as the McNair Building. Guests may enter through the side door of the RMC and walk through the building until they come to the Grand Hall, which will be on the right. If assistance with directions is needed, please call Jan West, 713 210-9336.
Agenda
| 8:30 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking |
| 8:30 a.m. — 8:40 a.m. | Welcome Dennis Kennedy — Founder & Chair, National Diversity Council |
| 8:40 a.m. — 8:45 a.m. | Introduction of Panelists Yvonne Harris, Assistant Director, North America Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, D&I Project Manager, Capgemini |
| 8:45 a.m. — 9:05 a.m. | Topic #1: Top Leadership Competencies Dan O’Brien, SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, CenterPoint Energy |
| 9:05 a.m. — 9:25 a.m. | Topic #2: How Women Can Leverage Power in the Workplace Eileen Gallagher Akerson, EVP & General Counsel, KBR, Inc. |
| 9:25 a.m. — 9:45 a.m. | Topic #3: Leading With Confidence Grace B. Holmes, VP, Corporate Secretary & Chief Governance Officer, Cameron International Corporation |
| 9:45 a.m. — 10:05 a.m. | Question and Answer Session I |
| 10:05 a.m. — 10:25 a.m. | Break |
| 10:25 a.m. — 10:45 a.m. | Topic #4: My 3 Lessons Learned Jennifer Stewart, SVP, Tax & Treasury, Southwestern Energy Company |
| 10:45 a.m. — 11:05 a.m. | Topic #5: Developing Political Savvy: Hard Work and Talent Are Not Enough Naomi Coxwell, VP, BP |
| 11:05 a.m. — 11:25 a.m. | Question and Answer Session II |
| 11:25 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. | Closing Remarks/Adjourn |
Topics
- My 3 Lessons Learned
- Get Yourself Up the Ladder With Your High Heels On
- How Women Can Leverage Power in the Workplace
- Developing Political Savvy: Hard Work and Talent Are Not Enough
- Positioning Yourself for Promotional Opportunities
- Top Leadership Competencies
- How to Leverage Mentors, Coaches, and Sponsors
- Leading With Confidence
Moderator
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Yvonne Harris the Assistant Director for Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Capgemini North America |
Panelist
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Dana O’Brien Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary CenterPoint Energy |
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Eileen Akerson Executive Vice President and General Counsel KBR, Inc. |
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Grace Holmes Vice President, Corporate Secretary And Chief Governance Officer Cameron International Corporation |
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Jennifer Stewart Senior Vice President, Tax and Treasury Southwestern Energy Company |
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Naomi Coxwell VP GCRO BP |
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