The Path to an Operational Diversity and Inclusion Program: A Strategic Impact on Attraction, Engagement and Retention
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18 Nov 2009
11:00 AM
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DoubleTree Hotel North Dallas 4099 Valley View Lane Dallas, TX 75244
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The Path to an Operational Diversity and Inclusion Program: A Strategic Impact on Attraction, Engagement and Retention
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Otenaike
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
*Approved for One HRCI General Credit*
The changing demographics, shrinking pool of graduates, and changing needs of employees are making it more challenging for organizations to attract, engage and retain the best of the best talents. Employees are looking for organizations where they are respected and valued and they are able to contribute to their fullest potential. Diversity and Inclusion initiatives can add to the success of your organization by improving attraction, engagement and retention of valued employees, which affects the bottom line. Join us to explore and discuss further, how Diversity and Inclusion initiatives are having a significant impact on the attraction, engagement and retention of the best of the best talents.
In this session, we will explore the strategic implications and the paths to implementing a Diversity and Inclusion initiative in the work place. We will discuss:
The Business Case (Supply and Demand)
Defining the Program
Preparing the organization for a Diversity and Inclusion change program
Steps to implementing a Diversity and Inclusion program
Communication
Tracking and measuring impact
Success factors and lessons learned
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
DoubleTree Hotel North Dallas
(Midway and LBJ)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH~See Details Below!
About the Speaker
Dr. Elizabeth Otenaike
Elizabeth Otenaike, PsyD is coach and corporate trainer who has held leadership development, organizational development and project management positions in her 25+ years working in Fortune 100 companies. Elizabeth designs, implements and supports change management, culture change, team effectiveness, and organizational performance enhancements initiatives. She is the VP of Logistics and Public Relations for Wings of the Dawn, a non-profit organization that assists citizens of less-developed countries by providing education resources for children.
Elizabeth received her BS in Computer Science in 1984 from University of North Texas, Masters of Arts degrees in Counseling and Education in 2004 and her Doctor of Psychology degree with research emphasis in change management, psychological wellbeing and leadership cultures.
Elizabeth is a trained Black Belt who supports organizations continuous improvement efforts. In her prior project management assignments, Elizabeth was responsible for ensuring software development efforts were performed in accordance with appropriate standards, approved procedures and applicable work instructions. She was responsible for systems, project, and process change management, assessing project issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction.
Elizabeth is currently serving as a diversity and inclusion subject matter expert and change strategist for Lockheed Aeronautics Company. She designs, implements and promotes diversity initiatives to effect culture change and understanding of organization’s diversity vision, mission and strategy.
Elizabeth is a LM NOVA award winner, an AeroStar award winner and a Women of Color Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 2008 National award winner. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists, Society of Consulting Psychologists, American Association of Christian Counselors and Texas Psychological Association. Elizabeth and her husband Ade are proud parents of a teenager (17) and a young adult (21).
DFW SMA will be collecting men’s & women’s business clothing for Attitudes & Attire and the Clothes Closet at the Texas Workforce Commission at our November meeting
The following donations will be taken
Women’s Clothing to be donated to Attitudes & Attire
IMPORTANT: Advance reservations with payment are strongly recommended. Payment will be required for reservations made but not kept, unless cancelled prior to the registration deadline indicated. To receive cancellation credit, you must email your cancellation request to Kathy O’Day atkoday@hopkinshr.comthree days before the scheduled event. No-shows will be billed. Outstanding balances may result in exclusion from future meeting registration.
DFW SMA
New Member and Returning Member Referral Program Guidelines
Objective:The objective of the new member referral program is to encourage current DFW SMA Members to refer new or renewing members (that have a 6 month gap in membership from renewal date) to become members of DFW SMA.
Participation:All current DFW SMA Members
Eligibility for the drawing:
All current DFW SMA Members are eligible to participate.
Volunteers and committee members are also eligible.
Voting/Active Board of Director Members are not eligible for the referral bonus, but they are encouraged to refer new and retain current members.
Incentive:Members refer a new or returning member (with a 6 month gap in membership from renewal date) to member sign up for SMA membership. Those members that have a referral that indicates them on their application for membership will be automatically included in a drawing for $50. The drawing will take place at the bi-monthly luncheon meetings. You do not have to be present to win. Each drawing will include referrals submitted since the last meeting. If there are no referrals submitted from the last meeting, the BODs may approve an alternative (YTD) or other drawing, to include anyone that has referred someone in a given time period.
All individuals will be acknowledged on the PowerPoint announcements prior to the luncheon, on the website, email blasts and in the newsletters, where appropriate.
Membership Type
BONUS AMOUNT
New and/or renewing member
Drawing for $50
Other:
There is no limit as to the number of entries you can have in the drawing.
You can refer as many new members and will get a new entry into the drawing every time.
To be eligible for the drawing, the new or renewing member must complete the “referred by” section of the website PRIOR to enrollment.
Any exceptions or policy interpretation will be reviewed and approved by VP of membership.
