- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Innovative Programs Enable Companies to Develop Their Future Leaders https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76259?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76259?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76259?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Innovative Programs Enable Companies to Develop Their Future Leaders&body=ESG News from PYXERA Global https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76259?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Events, Media & Communications](/CSR-News/events-media-communications) # Innovative Programs Enable Companies to Develop Their Future Leaders ##### Amanda MacArthur, PYXERA Global, Will Moderate a Panel Discussion on Employee Engagement at the 2016 Engagement Institute Summit Nov 3, 2016 10:25 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C., November 3, 2016 /3BL Media/ – Learn new ways to address real world problems through employee engagement at the [2016 Engagement Institute Summit](https://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2804) panel discussion titled, *An Organizational Approach to Engaging Employees For Good*. The panel, moderated by Amanda MacArthur, Chief Programs Officer, [PYXERA Global](https://www.pyxeraglobal.org/), will explore approaches to strengthen a company’s role in creating shared value through innovative programs like global pro bono. “These companies have redefined ‘learning by doing’,” says Ms. MacArthur. “They implement leadership development practices through proven methodologies to accelerate development and optimize application to their ‘day jobs’ and future roles.” The panel will include: - John DiMarco, Program Manager, Corporate Service Corps, IBM - John Kolmer, Global Manager, Leadership Development, The Dow Chemical Company - Kelley Schmidt, Senior Principal IT Project Manager, Medtronic The panel will share how leading companies are capitalizing on existing—yet untapped—resources to build the capability of their employees and leaders at all levels. The results show attrition decreases as engagement increases, new mindsets are formed, and the business model adapts to global and local challenges. The 2016 Engagement Summit, present by the Conference Board will take place in Detroit, Michigan November 3-5. The work of The Engagement Institute™ strives to lead the business community in achieving, measuring, and recognizing the business impact of employee engagement. At this conference, participants will learn how they can take a creative approach to employee engagement at their own companies in order to attract and retain the best leaders. **\#####** **About** [**PYXERA Global**](http://pyxeraglobal.org/) [**@PYXERAGlobal**](https://twitter.com/PYXERAGlobal) Join [Solving the Solvable: PYXERA Global Engagement Forum Live](https://pyxeraglobalengagementforum.splashthat.com/) on April 4-5, 2017 in Washington, D.C. to connect with leaders focusing on key solvable problems within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). For more than 25 years, PYXERA Global has leveraged the unique strengths of corporations, governments, social sector organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to enhance the abilities of people and communities to solve complex problems and attain mutually beneficial goals. The PYXERA Global team is passionate and dedicated to navigating challenges and pinpointing purposeful global engagement opportunities for its clients and partners. Initiatives include a wide range of services from local content development to global pro bono programs and integrated community development efforts that transform lives and livelihoods. **Contact:** Katie Levey Director of Media Relations, PYXERA Global 917.593.1989 [![PYXERA Global](/sites/default/files/Clients/PYXERAGlobal_logo_blue.png)](/profiles/pyxera-global) ### More from PYXERA Global ###### [Maximize Your Team's Potential with an Exclusive Webinar on Pro Bono Volunteering](/news/maximize-your-teams-potential-exclusive-webinar-pro-bono-volunteering) Apr 13, 2023 1:00 PM ET ###### [Pyxera Global Appoints New Country Director to Lead 10-Year Strategy for India](/news/pyxera-global-appoints-new-country-director-lead-10-year-strategy-india) Feb 16, 2023 1:40 PM ET ###### [TIE Global Artisans Joins the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network UNGA77 Luncheon As Supporting Partner](/news/tie-global-artisans-joins-united-nations-conscious-fashion-and-lifestyle-network-unga77) Sep 1, 2022 5:50 PM ET ###### [PYXERA Global Announces Updates to Leadership Team](/news/pyxera-global-announces-updates-leadership-team) Jul 21, 2022 12:00 PM ET ###### [PYXERA Global Welcomes Barbara B. 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