Professional Development for Women and Minorities

WOW! HOW TO GIVE THE BEST PRESENTATION OF YOUR CAREER

WOW! HOW TO GIVE THE BEST PRESENTATION OF YOUR CAREER

True greatness is seen in the ability to convince others they, too, are great! Your experiences and stories of triumph are your most useful tool to make a difference in your professional and personal world. The essence of great leadership is finding ways to bring life to your vision. Learn to articulate your story and others will be motivated to move quickly toward a call of action. This skill is the essence of honing your personal power to affect others..

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Increase professional presentation skills. At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify elements of a motivational speeches and dynamic presentations
2. Explore the use of stories in effective presentation
3. Use vocal techniques and strategies that make an impact
4. Learn how to adapt your speaking style
5. Explore ways to use powerpoint and other visual Aids as a tool for engagement

MODERATOR: Talia Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Kusi Visions, LLC

PANELISTS:

Lonney Gregory, Director, Learning Technology and Operations, Northrop Grumman Corporation;

G. Derrick Hinton, Principal Deputy Director, United States Department of Defense

PRODUCING A TRUST DIVIDEND (PRESENTED BY THE BOEING COMPANY)

PRODUCING A TRUST DIVIDEND (PRESENTED BY THE BOEING COMPANY)

PANEL 1: Producing A Trust Dividend
A Boeing Executive Panel discussion on how trust dividend is developed through relationships, partnership, and leadership within corporate structure. The speed of trust begins within each of us personally, continues into our relationships, expands into our organizations, and ultimately encompasses our global society.

MODERATOR PANEL 1: Bryan T. Scott, Director of Quality

PANELISTS PANEL 1:

Richard D. Baily, Vice President of Engineering, Mission Assurance & Product Support;
Joan R. Robinson-Berry, Vice President of Supplier Management, Shared Services Group; Ms. Bavan M. Holloway, Vice President of Corporate Audit;
Alan R. May, Vice President of Human Resources Boeing Commercial Airplane

PANEL 2: Accelerating Technical Performance
A Boeing Technical Panel on how trust is a measurable accelerator to performance through integrity, competency, and credibility. As trust increases, the speed of technical progress goes up, and the cost of gaining higher performance goes down.

MODERATOR PANEL 2: Darlene Fox, Manager, Noise, Weights & Scientific Computing

PANELISTS PANEL 2:

Tanya G. Mayer, Associate Technical Fellow;
Christopher Ryan Miller, F-15 International Suite Technical Integrator;
Dr. Charles Weatherford, Professor and Interim Associate Vice President for Research;
Lisa M. Valle, Manager, IT Service Management

COORDINATORS:

Dr. Nathan R. Brooks, Associate Technical Fellow;
Dr. George A. Parker, Associate Technical fellow, Technical Lead Engineer of BR&T Chemical Technology

The Power of Creative Leadership: How Do Great Leaders Push Through Adversity?

The Power of Creative Leadership: How Do Great Leaders Push Through Adversity?

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Discuss the use of creativity to motivate employees

Creativity is a core competence of organizations. Good leaders strive to use creativity to improve capacity, manage change and overcome adversity. This seminar will not only arm you with change management strategies, but also examine ways to solve problems and create growth opportunities. New and seasoned leaders seek novel approaches to move teams through adversity, strengthen commitment and performance, and encourage creative problem solving. Join us at BEYA 2013 as experienced leaders share ways to creatively impact and influence positive change and support their people.

At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:

1. Examine specific creative leadership strategies
2. Explore ways to help teams stay inspired and committed
3. Identify specific tools and examples of how obstacles and change can be stepping stones for great opportunities
4. Examine how to motivate teams through change and retain valuable talent
5. Examine top qualities of creative leadership

MODERATOR: Edward Asher, Director, Organizational Effectiveness, Northrop Grumman Corporation

PANELISTS:

Joan Berry-Robinson, Vice President, Supplier Management, The Boeing Company

Willie Simmons, Engineering Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Executive Chatting: Cultivating Your Personal Leadership Voice

Executive Chatting: Cultivating Your Personal Leadership Voice

Do you know what you are saying? Before you speak a single word, you have said so much. Your body language, facial expressions, and attitude tell their own story. A strong leader knows how to say what she means. Her voice is strong; her points are clear, and she talks about the big picture. She invests in increasing her vocabulary and uses language that reflects core values, missions, and goals. She can take these skills straight to the bank as she rises to the top.

Learning Objective: Increase personal communication style

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Practice using and interpreting nonverbal cues
2. Explore ways to articulate mission and values
3. Explore techniques to build executive presence
4. Identify individual listening and communication styles
5. Examine personal communication challenges and ways to address them

Presenter: Talia Fox, CEO, KUSI Visions, LLC

Panelists:

Shelley Mills-Brinkley, Partner, IBM Corporation

Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, CBO, VAI Consulting and Training, LLC

2015 Top HBCU Supporters Announcement

US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine and AMIE announce the 2015 Top Supporters of Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Engineering Schools.

Join us as we discuss the significance of this honor, and announce the 2015 HBCU Top Corporate and Government Supporters!

Words Matter, So Speak Up! Leading by Example

Words Matter so Speak UP! Leading by Example

“She’s too aggressive, too bossy. Girls aren’t supposed to lead.” Many young girls are taught this message growing up, which influences their decisions and ambition as an adult. This workshop will examine the many ways women are discouraged from speaking up in the workforce and techniques to overcome the fear of being disliked by their peers.

Learning Objective: Boost executive leadership skills

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Examine the negative connotation of “bossy” in the workforce.
2. Discover your inner voice and how to make yourself heard.
3. Tap into sources of natural power and persuasion
4. Learn the strategies of executive leadership skills

Moderator: Adrienne Williams, Systems Engineer Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Presenter: Shanna Travis, Senior Advisor to the COO, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Panelists:

Aylin Robertson, Manager, Quality Assurance, Huntington Ingalls Industries

Demonia Dean, Senior Lead Technologist, Booz Allen Hamilton

Act like a CEO Think Like a Leader: Top Men and Women Leaders Get Real About Gender, Leadership, and Perceptions

Act Like a CEO, Think Like a Leader: Top Men and Women Leaders Get Real About Gender, Leadership, and Perceptions

Be strong in the work place? Wait, not too strong? Be assertive? Wait, that’s aggressive? For every piece of advice a woman leader receives, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This workshop brings men and women leaders together to share perceptions, management challenges, and leadership strategies. Men leaders speak up and share candid thoughts for getting results and overcoming stereotypes and barriers. If information is power, this workshop is your source.

Learning Objective: Examine the challenges and strategies of gender barriers

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Engage in a candid dialogue regarding the perceived challenges of managing/leading women and being managed/led by women
2. Discuss mutually beneficial techniques to build strong professional relationships
3. Explore the impact of race, gender, and perceptions on pay and promotion

Presenter: Cheryl Moo-Young, Senior Infrastructure Manager, Accenture, LLP

Panelists:

Nicole Funk, Senior Vice President, Defense & Intelligence Group, Booz Allen Hamilton

Theresa Spralling, CEO, Women of AT&T

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE! MANAGING GROUPS AND CULTURES WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CHARGE

(DIEL) LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE! MANAGING GROUPS AND CULTURES WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CHARGE

Are you a team player? Do you have the skills to thrive and contribute value in groups? In order to be effective, it is helpful to understand the complexity of group dynamics and people. This seminar will support you in understanding group dynamics, dealing with difficult people, and maintaining your professionalism in a variety of group challenges. Further, we will discuss the role of culture, values, and perceptions in-group interactions. This high level seminar will transform any new professional into a savvy communicator and
thoughtful collaborator.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Increase communication and team building skill.

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Explore common group dynamics and goals
2. Examine common challenges and struggles
3. Discuss self-management and emotional intelligence
4. Explore the role of culture, values, and perceptions in group situations

MODERATOR: Diana Wu, Test Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation

PANELISTS:

Aknesha Miller, Senior Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation;

Rodney Bailey, Department Manager, Systems Architecture, Design and Integration Directorate, The Raytheon Company

THE POWER OF FOCUS: TUNING INTO THE RIGHT PRIORITIES

THE POWER OF FOCUS: TUNING INTO THE RIGHT PRIORITIES

We have access to limitless information in our rapidly changing world as we face competing priorities. There are so many opportunities, options, paths, new developments, and discoveries that fight for our limited attention. With this in mind, clarity and focus are skills critical to ensure we reach our most important milestones. If you can conquer the art of focus, you will prosper, be more effective, and increase the quality of your life and work. This workshop will provide specific focusing strategies to help you make decisive moves, change bad habits, minimize your weaknesses, and maximize your strengths.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Increase Professional and personal productivity and workplace efficiency.

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Explore specific strategies and habits that support mental clarity
2. List common distractions and ways to manage them
3. Identify priorities and strategies to create better work/Life balance
4. Examine habits and activities that help or hurt ANY goal

MODERATOR: Da’Shaun Joseph, Senior Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin Corporation

PANELISTS:

Femi Osidipe, Lead System Engineer, Space Navigation, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Rod McLean, Vice President and General Manager, F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Shadrack Orero, Principal Transmission Specialist, Constellation, Exelon Corporation

OWN THE BUSINESS YOU ARE IN! INTRAPRENEURSHIP STRATEGIES TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR DESTINY, TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER, AND CREATE POWER FROM WITHIN

OWN THE BUSINESS YOU ARE IN! INTRAPRENEURSHIP STRATEGIES TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR DESTINY, TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER, AND CREATE POWER FROM WITHIN.

Rumor has it that job security is a thing of the past. As the many businesses and industries are faced with uncertain futures, employees are left with a few narrow options. Some begin looking for other positions to secure a “back up” plan, while others sit back, fingers crossed, hoping things will get better. Who is ultimately responsible for the success or failure of a business? What role do you really play? Intrapreneurship is a term coined in the 1980’s and refers to an “entrepreneur type” mindset among leaders and employee within a corporation. Intrapreneurs approach their jobs with entrepreneurial zest. Within the company’s guidelines, they have all of the resources and people available to them to create an impact on success and innovation. Although they may not own the company, they are accountable for the power to change the future of their company. This workshop will arm you with the tools to own the business you are in.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Increase business management and leadership skills and enhance professional productivity.

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Explore the benefi ts of intrapreneurship
2. Identify the skills needed to transform from employee to a strategic contributor
3. Converse with successful intrapreneurers
4. Build an intrapreneurer action plan

PANELISTS:

Norma Clayton, Vice-President, Learning Training & Development, The Boeing Company;

Theodore Johnson, Director IT, Exelon Corporation;

Terrence Head, Director of Productization, BAE Systems, Inc.