SPEAKER: Valerie Grubb

AREA OF EXPERTISE: Employee Recognition, Diversity Management, Confrontation Skills, Generational Differences, Accountability

Valerie Grubb previously served as the Vice President of Strategic Operations & Initiatives at NBC Universal. In this capacity, she oversaw business development opportunities within the Media Distribution Services group, including the sale of several NBC properties.  In addition, Valerie oversaw quality initiatives in preparation for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

Valerie was a featured speaker at the Society of Human Resource Management’s Annual Conference in 2007 and 2008 along with SHRM’s Leadership Conference in November 2008. She was also a featured speaker for both RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) and the National Association of Insurance Women. Valerie is a member of Women in Cable Television (WICT); serving as a Prime Access Mentor in both 2007 and 2008. Valerie is also an active member of the Dean’s Council at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She sits on two other boards at IU: MBA Sports and Entertainment Academy Board and the Supply Chain and Global Management Academy.

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"Managing the New Generations: Why Understanding Xers, Yers and Millennials is Key to Motivating Your Workforce"

"Managing the New Generations: Why Understanding Xers, Yers and Millennials is Key to Motivating Your Workforce"

“A talented workforce is critical to company success. Learning how to attract and retain talent regardless of their generation is important. This conference was insightful because it provided information, tips, and examples for attracting and retaining Millennials.”

--Renee Smith, Mercury Marine (MerCruiser Division)

“I gained insight into the Millennial’s and also Gen X. The Millenials are a difficult group to supervise, but knowing their 'hot buttons' should help to deal with them, It was very useful info.”

--Leonore Raya, J Douglass Jennings JR APC

"Non-Monetary Rewards: Using Employee Recognition to Boost Productivity and Morale"

“Would definitely recommend. Great Resource for developing a plan and implementing.”

--Susan Macfarlane, Lake Forest Hospital

“The presentation gave insightful information that can be used immediately. The material was relevant and necessary in today’s work environment.”

--Robin Elinger, The Coca-Cola Company

"Stop Practicing Avoidance! Essential Assertiveness and Confrontation Skills for Supervisors"

“It provided more insight and valuable information to use to improve conflict management skills.”

--Theresa Messer, Modello Designs

“It gave me different ideas on how to deal with conflict with employees and also employers.”

--Caroline Barry, Schneider Regional Medical Center