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Episodes
Friday Jan 30, 2015
Friday Jan 30, 2015
Join us this week as we sit down with Dr. Lydia Thomas.
Dr. Thomas was the 2003 Black Engineer of the Year. As CEO of Noblis, Inc. from 1996 to 2007, Dr. Thomas led a dynamic nonprofit corporation with a charter to perform advanced research on engineering science and technology.
Thursday Jan 22, 2015
Thursday Jan 22, 2015
Join us as we sit down with Lockheed Martin's Stephanie C. Hill. Today's topic will be, "Mentoring the Next Generation".
Thursday Jan 22, 2015
Thursday Jan 22, 2015
Women of Color All Stars: Game Changing Leadership Skills, Life Lessons, and Mistakes
Most of us have been to countless leadership seminars. Some of us skim through several leadership books and pick up on tidbits of leadership strategies and knowledge from speeches at conferences like these. So, the question is, of all of the leadership advice, what actually works? What are the top key strategies that we need to embrace to make the difference in the way we manage ourselves, people, and competing values? Top women of color leaders in STEM join together to share secrets of their success. This workshop will help you learn from the greats and understand your true role as a leader.
Learning Objective: Explore and discuss successful leadership strategies
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Explore personal stories and lessons from past WOC winners
- Examine CEO top Ranked Leadership Strategies
- Explore 7 Transformational Leadership Techniques
- List Ineffective Leadership Habits and mistakes to avoid
Moderator: Adrienne Williams, Systems Engineer Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Presenter: LaSonya Berry, President & CEO, McPherson, Berry & Associates, Inc.
Panelists:
Shelley Mills-Brinkley, Partner, IBM Corporation
Veronica Nelson, Corporate Campus Relations, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Monday Jan 19, 2015
Monday Jan 19, 2015
Join us as we sit down with General Kip Ward and discuss military leadership, veterans, and the Veteran's Initiative at this year's BEYA global STEM Conference.
General Ward is a retired commander of the United States Africa Command. He is currently president of Sentel Corporation, a global information technology, intelligence, integrated logistics and engineering services company based in Virginia.
Friday Jan 16, 2015
Friday Jan 16, 2015
(DIEL) STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM, NOW YOU’RE HERE? SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SUCCESS, IF YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST (NETWORKING 101)
Connections are your greatest sources of power. They serve as personal consultants, mentors, teachers, and resources. The ability to build effective power networks will increase your ability to learn and grow. Learn how to step out of your comfort zone and be assertive about seeking and developing key relationships. This seminar will help you create a power network map that will keep you at the top of your game.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Explore tools and techniques to gain access to wider networks
- Examine communication skills that will engage leaders and managers
- Identify ways to provide value to personal networks
- Identify the people that everyone should have in his/her network
- Explore common networking/relationship building mistakes and approaches
PANELISTS:
Mike Powell, Vice President, Organizational Development & Training, Powell Consulting Group;
Seanna Garrett, Mission Assurance Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Exceeding Expectations - Global Leadership Development
Join us as we sit down with this week's guest Ms. Linda Gooden.
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Monday Jan 12, 2015
The Power Pyramid: Mastering Negotiating, Power, and Influence
Learning Outcomes: Increase capacity to negotiate, communi- cate, and develop associated core professional and leadership skills.
The power pyramid may be the most important set of skills you have in your toolbox for success. Some people are excited when they hear the word power, while others cringe at the idea of it. Your feelings about this word is likely contributing to your professional confidence and your leadership effectiveness. Standing in a position of power alone is not enough, you need influence and negotiation skills to use your power effectively. There are several sources of power. Your task is to identify them, be influential,understand the political angle, and negotiate your way to excellence. This workshop will help you learn to understand, rise above, and effectively use politics, influence, and negotiation skills to get things done.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Use praise, support, and team building as a strategy to gain influence and power
- Identify ways to use, understand, and survive organizational politics
- Explore practical strategies for successful negotiation
- Examine individual negotiating and influencing styles
- Explore techniques to master the art of influence

Monday Dec 22, 2014
Monday Dec 22, 2014
THE D&I VALUE PROPOSITION: HOW DO OUTSTANDING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LEADERS CREATE THE RIGHT BRAND AND IMAGE?
As leaders in diversity, we are challenged to educate, energize, and excite our organization around diversity initiatives. These initiatives build the foundation of creativity, innovation, and transformative results. Diversity and Inclusion leaders are key players on the executive leadership team with the specific
responsibility for ensuring that human resources are honored, embraced, and ready to contribute great value. Diversity and Inclusion leaders are trusted advisers that fundamentally create strategies that result in corporate cultural transformations to effectively support the mission and vision of the organization. To continue to be successful and safeguard the great work and efforts of those before you, you must create a brand and image that reflects high integrity and strong leadership capacity. This workshop will arm you
with the skills you need to change your leadership image and effectively function as a vital part of the leadership vision.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: This seminar is designed to explore career and professional development opportunities in diversity and inclusion.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Explore strategies for building the right brand and image
- Examine what it means to transform organizational culture
- Create a personal plan for excellence in diversity and inclusion leadership
- Explore business challenges that impact diversity and inclusion leaders
MODERATOR: William Patrick, Sr. IT Security Analyst, Northrop Grumman Corporation
PANELISTS:
Nicole Durham, Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Exelon Corporation;
Chavis Harris, Director Ethics, EEO and Corporate Citizenship, Huntington Ingalls Industries
Thursday Dec 18, 2014
Thursday Dec 18, 2014
Thank you for joining us for this week's webinar series, "Beya Seminars: Behind the Scenes". Please enjoy as Talia Fox and George Johnston, take you behind the scenes of a few of this year's upcoming BEYA seminars.
Friday Dec 12, 2014
Friday Dec 12, 2014
UNLOCKING INNOVATION: TRAINING TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS TO HAVE EVERYDAY BREAKTHROUGHS
In order to stay ahead of the competition, people and teams must be creative and innovative. The key to success is engaging in ways of thinking that inspires breakthroughs. Science and technology is about using talent and skills to create possibilities. Did you know that there are proven tools to inspire teams to have every day breakthroughs? Uncover hidden talent on your team; learn strategies that are not only fun and creative, but also just might help you create the next breakthrough.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Improve leadership skills to motivate, inspire, and foster innovation within an organization.
At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:
- Explore leadership skills that encourage creativity
- Learn techniques and tools that support an inventive mind
- Play games that inspire creativity and innovation
PANELISTS:
Lonney Gregory, Director, Learning Technology and Operations, Northrop Grumman Corporation;
Victor Gavin, Program Executive Officer, Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS), Department of the Navy