Oregon Business Travel Association

 May 12, 2016 – Chapter Meeting - TRAVEL RISK - DUTY OF CARE

 Featured Speaker: Charles Brossman – Author, Consultant, Speaker and Travel Risk Management Expert.  His new book, “Building a Travel Risk Management Program: Traveler Safety and Duty of Care for Any Organization,” was released in April, and is available via the link provided and on Amazon.com.  For more information on Charles, please see http://www.linkedin.com/in/brossman

Highlights – Two insightful sessions on industry standards, best practices and pragmatic approaches surrounding travel risk management programs and policies.  Attendees will receive detailed case studies and reference materials to take away for use in their jobs and for personal development.

Audience: In addition to travel professionals and vendors, please consider bringing those who oversee risk mitigation and operations management.

Summary

 Session 1 

Duty of Care in the U.S. – Tort law, case studies and reasons why American employers shouldn’t ignore TRM.

Topics covered during the session include:

 In the absence of a U.S. Federal duty of care law, what standards do American companies adhere to (Overview on Tort Law)?

• Legal definitions relative to tort law in the U.S. and travel as an "extension of the workplace'

• Worker's compensation coverage - exclusive remedy for U.S. companies or not? (Case study)

• Jurisdiction - conflict of laws including multiple jurisdictions (how to look up international occupational health and safety laws online)

• Additional Case study discussions (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and more)

• Receive supporting reference material and links to take away (including a database for international occupational health and safety laws)

 Session 2  Workshop *

TRM3 (Travel Risk Management Maturity Model) – Focus on Policy/Procedures 

Workshop Description: This workshop is designed to broaden the perception and understanding of attendees with the meaning of one of the most important key process areas of the TRM3 model, “Policies and Procedures.” This is an interactive discussion (not a presentation), collectively reviewing a detailed example list of policies and procedures (provided to attendees as a take away), providing best practice insight from facilitator Charles Brossman, and also giving attendees the opportunity to listen and share their perspectives on related topics with fellow members.  

 * additional fees apply, see registration details for Session 2 Workshop

 Many thanks to the Embassy Suites, Washington Square for hosting this event.

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Portland Washington Square

Set amidst Oregon's Willamette Valley Wine Country and adjacent to Washington Square Mall, the Embassy Suites can make your group outings, shopping and nightlife an easy transition from a busy day's work.

Parking is complimentary for this event!