Professional Development for Women and Minorities

What is Your Social Media Strategy?

What is Your Personal and Business Social Media Strategy? Maximizing Social Media Results

All professionals must plan their social media strategy. If you are not an active participant or knowledgeable about the world of social media, how will you respond to needs, stay current, and brand yourself offline? Is this approach possible or effective? Are you aware of how or if your organization uses social media analytics? Innovative businesses are always looking for new ways to encourage loyalty, build relationships, and respond to customer needs. Social media analytics gives organizations a snapshot of these needs with insights gained from online conversations. New technology has the capacity to capture
customer information with remarkable power to impact and drive revenue. Social Media Analytics uses social listening and predictive analytic techniques that help corporations manage the brand and reputation of products and services. This workshop will increase your knowledge and awareness of social media analytics and explore new and innovative social media strategies that impact professional and business productivity.

Learning Outcomes: This workshop will explore effective tools, for building, interpreting and using social media to increase professional and corporate effectiveness.

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

1. Explore how social media helps corporation predict trends
2. Examine how information and data is analyzed
3. Identify which types of industries can benefit from social media analytics
4. Explore trends and innovation around social media for business outcomes and professional development

Moderator: Nannette Kelly, Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Panelist:

Jem Pagan, Director, Technology Strategy, JNK Securities Corp

Mike Powell, Vice President, Organizational Development & Training, Powell Consulting Group

Emily Vera, Social Recruiting Lead, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Expect the Unexpected: Navigating your Career 2.0 (Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation)

Expect the Unexpected: Navigating your Career 2.0 (Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation)

Today's Workplace is not your parent's workplace. Did you know that approximately 27% of college graduates work in the field in which they majored, or that you are likely to change jobs 11 times in you lifetime and change careers 5-7 times? Whether you are halfway up the corporate ladder, or entering the first rung, come join us for a lively discussion where Northrop Grumman leaders and executives will provide you the GPS to help you Navigate Your Career 2.0. These Panelists are excited to provide you a behind the curtain view of their career journey to include struggles and successes. Join us!

Moderator: Anisa Rashad, Manager of Organizational Effectiveness, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Panelists:

Robyn De Wees, Director, Mission Assurance, Information Systems Sector, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Art Lofton, Vice President, Global Quality, Aerospace Systems Sectors, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Veronica Nelson, Manager, University Campus Relations, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Dr. Chris Jones, President, Technical Service Sector, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Creative Customer Retention and Engagement Strategies

Creative Customer Retention and Engagement Strategies: 10 ways to increase team productivity and keep customers satisfied

Learning Outcomes: Increase productivity and customer engagement skills

Are you committed to a workforce development strategy that focuses on skills that retain, engage, and cultivate customers? As organizations invest time, money, and other valuable resources in products and services for customers, it is critical not to overlook the intangible value that employees can provide customers with increased interpersonal effectiveness, focused communication strategies, and proven methods that increase customer loyalty. As competition increases and the economy fluctuates, it is more important than ever to ensure that front line employees and leaders throughout the organization have the skills to transform the customer experience. This seminar will explore top ten real-world strategies that create cultures where customers and employees are loyal and happy.

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

1. Examine common mistakes that businesses make with loyal customers.
2. Explore communication strategies and questioning techniques that clarify customer needs and values.
3. Identify tools to increase customer loyalty and satisfaction.
4. Examine strategies to encourage a customer centric culture and increase team productivity.

Moderator:
Lonney Gregory, Director, Learning Technology and Operations, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Speakers:
Shandra Richardson, Account Manager, Ross Cook

Dan Scott, Sector Director, Business & Advanced Systems Development, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Reinvent your Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Reinvent your Diversity and Inclusion Strategy by Changing Your Corporate Language

Join us for a panel of diversity and inclusion leaders as they explore the next step in enhancing D&I programs. Although many organizations that attend BEYA are making outstanding strides in honoring diversity and inclusion, we are committed to continuing to explore improvement processes and share best
practices. This workshop will examine the role of language in diversity strategies. Do your corporate culture and language support effective diversity and inclusion outcomes?

Learning outcomes: This seminar is designed to support leaders throughout the organization implement, assess, and enhance corporate diversity strategies.

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

1. Explore new approaches to diversity and inclusion
2. Analyze case studies and best practices of effective D&I initiatives
3. Explore the role of language in diversity strategies
4. Identify what language/strategies attract and retain diverse talent

Moderator: Dr. Tershia Pinder-Grover, Assistant Director, Center for Research on Learning and Technology, University of Michigan

Panelists:

Kimberly Rattley, President, Creative Synergy Solutions, Inc

Pamela Harris, Corporate Diversity Program Manager, Raytheon Company

Managing and Leading a Technical Work Force: The New Leadership Approach

Managing and Leading a Technical Work Force: The New Leadership Approach

The modern workforce is transforming from employees to valuable contributors, strategists, and subject matter superstars. Effective managers and leaders must creatively engage employees and seek new ways to honor and utilize increasing knowledge and talent. This seminar will review the unique challenges of managing highly intelligent STEM leaders and explore winning strategies to maximize potential and get the most out of teams.

Learning Outcome: This seminar is designed to support leaders at all levels in managing a highly skilled and competitive workforce.

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

1. Explore types of employees and workforce teams
2. Examine situational leadership strategies
3. Identify creative leadership approaches to engage and retain great talent
4. Examine new workforce trends, options, and challenges

Moderator: Kim Admire, Vice President of Culture Diversity and Equal Opportunity Programs, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Panelists:

Melanie Parker, Director of HR, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Melvin Greer, Senior Fellow and Chief Strategists, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Darrell Durst, Vice President Cyber Solutions, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Shawn Hicks, Systems Engineering Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Leadership Generation UX: Cultivating Customer Focused Lead Product Designers

Learning Outcomes: Increase technical leadership effectiveness and productivity

According to the Harvard Business Review Journal, the modern day technology leader must intimately know their products. The rise of UX, user experience, leadership among great modern leaders has spread beyond the tech world into many industries. Trailblazers like the late Steve Jobs, approached product design in a way that transformed CEO’s into chief product designers. The rise of UX leadership will continue to evolve. “The nitty gritty of product design has become a badge of pride in many organizations, like Facebook, which has embraced a “learn by making” culture of innovation (Harvard Business Review Journal). Join lead product designers as they share how to cultivate customer focused product designers and leaders that adapt a hands-on approach.

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

1. Explore UX leadership
2. Examine strategies to engage leadership and employees in product design process
3. Examine strategies to increase technical innovation and leadership
4. Explore customer engagement techniques

Business Etiquette Prep School: Learn the Game, Rules, and Strategies to Win

Learning Outcomes: Increase professional and personal development

In the workplace, what you don’t know can definitely hurt you. Business etiquette and executive manners are an important part of the relationship building process. Some of these unstated rules are in place to respect and protect time, people, and processes. This seminar takes an in depth look at everyday social interactions and attitudes that impact business success. When you understand the rules and expectations, you gain greater confidence and assertiveness as you navigate organizational politics and develop key connections.

"The love is in the details." – Oprah Winfrey

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

1. Explore business etiquette and executive manners
2. Identify common misconceptions and mistakes
3. Explore the role of culture and authenticity
4. Identify resources fro further personal and professional development
5. Discuss body language, communication skills, punctuality, and work ethics

Moderator: Veronica Nelson, Corporate Campus Relations Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Panelists:
Dr. Thaddaeus Irby, Capture Engineer Manager/Technology & Integration, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Valencia Mance, Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Dominique Brown, I & C System Engineer, Exelon Generation, Exelon Corporation

A True Commitment to Sustainability: The Relevance of Green Business Initiatives

A True Commitment to Sustainability: The Relevance of Green Business Initiatives

Learning Outcomes: Increase knowledge and awareness of current trends and business outcomes of green initiatives.

A “green” business is committed to considering the impact that strategy and products have on the environment and the community. Going “green” ensures that business practices, policies, and procedures are designed based on values that improve the quality of life for customers and employees. Businesses are becoming more environmentally conscious as the long -term benefits of sustainable business practices become more apparent. According to a 2011 study by MIT, sustainability is now a permanent part of 70% of corporate agendas. Most companies now also consider green practices to be vital to remaining competitive and many affirm that these practices are contributing to profits. This seminar will explore the value and process of going green.

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

1. Explore innovative and sustainable green initiatives
2. Examine the values and benefits of green business practices
3. Identify the role of leadership in sustainability
4. Explore for the future of green business practices

Moderator: Denise Evans, Vice President, Market Development, IBM

Panelists:

Carl Brooks, Operations Manager/Advance Interconnects & Multi-layer Solutions, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Scot T. Spencer, Influence Center for Community and Economic Opportunity, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

The Big Climate Change Speech

The Big Climate Change Speech: Why Tackling Climate Change is one of America's Greatest Economic Opportunities

Learning Outcomes: Increase knowledge and awareness of current events and business trends in climate change and future outcomes.

How will technology impact global energy and climate challenges? What are the facts, the politics, the opportunities, and challenges for businesses? Join us for an extensive discussion of Obama’s climate speech impact on corporate and technology outcomes. Increase your knowledge, awareness, understand the facts, and assess the views.

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

1. Explore Obama’s climate speech
2. Examine global challenges and business impact
3. Discuss the future of climate change, explore technology, and analyze business opportunities

Women and Leadership...the Unforeseen Barriers

Women and Leadership...the Unforeseen Barriers

For women, the discriminatory tendencies of some men (both conscious and unconscious) are not the only issue. What cuts deeper is the lack of support they get from established women and one another. "I would describe the relationship between... various women in corporate America as an uneasy truce," said Dr. Stacy Blake-Beard, a female professor at Simmons College. Have baby boomer women really tried to understand the generation that is coming next?

The good news is that we think it stems from benign neglect rather than bold prejudice. That means we can change it by increasing awareness. Luckily, this is also a problem that women can solve all by themselves. to make progress in today's workplace, all female leaders must acknowledge their part in the divide and begin to work together for their mutual benefit.

Moderator: Ted Imes, Director, ES Talent Acquisition, Northrop Grumman Corporation