HCI and SMU Cox Host Networking Event for the Dallas-Fort Worth Business Community

Washington, D.C. and Dallas, Texas - February 9, 2007 - The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business Executive Education announced today that Dr. Miguel Quinones, award-winning professor, author, and organizational consultant, will speak at a networking breakfast for the Dallas-Forth Worth business and professional community.

The event, sponsored by Padgett Performance Group and Delta Dallas Staffing, will take place Thursday, March 1, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM CT, on the SMU campus in the James M. Collins Executive Education Center Auditorium, 3150 Binkley Avenue.

Dr. Quinones' presentation, "Implementing Innovative Talent Management Strategies: Barriers and Solutions," will identify typical barriers that impede dissemination of HR policies and practices and provide solutions to overcome these barriers.

"It is now common wisdom that the key role of HR is as a strategic partner that helps drive business outcomes. However, turning HR strategies into implemented policies and practices across an organization is often a stumbling block for many HR professionals," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's president and executive director. "In this important presentation, Mickey Quinones will examine the empirical evidence linking HR strategies and practices with organizational outcomes."

Miguel "Mickey" Quinones is the Marilyn and Leo Corrigan Endowed Professor of Management and Organizations at SMU's Cox School of Business and the recipient of several prestigious academic awards, fellowships, and grants, including a U.S. Fulbright Scholar grant.

Quinones also serves as a private consultant with expertise in human resource management, developing organizational capabilities, and organizational change. His clients have included PeopleAnswers, Chevron, Anthem, Minute Maid, and NASA.

Quinones is coauthor of the book, "Training for a Rapidly Changing Workplace: Applications of Psychological Research," and contributor to a number of distinguished books on psychological perspectives training and the workplace. He has also contributed articles to various scholarly publications, including the Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Business Research, and Human Resource Development Quarterly.

Quinones holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University, as well as a B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University.

There is no charge for the SMU event, and it is open to the public. Professionals interested in attending the event should call 866-538-1909 or visit HCI's web site to register. For a list of Human Capital B-School events at prestigious universities throughout the U.S. and Canada, please visit: www.humancapitalinstitute.org

ABOUT SMU COX EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
In addition to Executive Education, SMU's Cox School of Business offers a full range of business education programs, including BBA, full-time MBA, Professional MBA (PMBA), and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs. Executive Education is the premier resource for business leaders who want to enhance their performance, advance their careers, and increase capabilities of their organizations through high-quality education. By having its finger on the pulse of the business world and leveraging more than 80 years of experience educating practicing business leaders, Cox Executive Education programs are truly on the cutting edge. SMU Cox is ranked among the top business schools nationally and internationally by major publications, including BusinessWeek, The Economist, the Financial Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report. For more information please visit: www.exed.cox.smu.edu

ABOUT THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE
The Human Capital Institute is a global think tank, educator, and professional association defining the agenda and setting the pace for the new business science of human capital management. With over 52,000 members in over 40 countries, HCI offers a new association framework that cuts across the silos of recruitment, HR/OD, finance, sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing and IT. We provide key executives, line managers and human capital professionals with the newest education, most effective tools and best practices in talent strategy, acquisition, alignment, engagement, deployment, measurement, and retention.

Through research and collaboration, HCI programs collect original, creative ideas from a field of the brightest thought leaders in talent management. Those ideas are then transformed into measurable, real-world strategies that help its members attract and retain high-performing people, build a diverse, inclusive workplace, and leverage individual and team performance throughout the enterprise.

The future belongs to leaders with innovative ideas and strategic knowledge. We invite you to learn, share and grow your career with HCI's comprehensive resources, and join our high-achieving, forward-looking membership community. For more information, please visit: www.humancapitalinstitute.org

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PRESS CONTACTS
Cox School of Business
Andrea Hugg
214-768-4474
ahugg[atcox.smu.edu

Human Capital Institute
Andrea Miller
866-538-1909


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