Industry Diversity & Inclusion
Join the NAYGN Professional Development Conference focusing on industry diversity and inclusion, featuring engaging sessions on promoting diversity, inclusion, and creating a culture of belonging within organizations. Explore key topics such as retaining diverse talent, encouraging students to pursue careers in the industry, and the benefits of diversity for organizations. Engage with industry experts and participate in interactive discussions to enhance your understanding of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Industry Diversity & Inclusion NAYGN Professional Development Conference May 22, 2017 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Agenda Polling Activity Introduction to Industry Diversity & Inclusion Introduction of Speakers Opening Comments From Speakers Q&A Discussion (Audience Participation) Activity Closing Remarks/Final Thoughts
Polling Activity Question 1 Which do you feel is the best way to encourage students to consider pursuing a career in our Industry? A. Conduct information sessions with students B. Conduct information sessions with parents C. Serve on school career/curriculum advisory boards D. Partner with teachers to provide them with real world applications of their lesson plans E. Leverage ERG s to provide information sessions to the community at large
Polling Activity Question 2 What do you feel are the benefits to an organization to retain diverse talent? A. Strengthens financial business performance B. Improves the quality of decision making C. Promotes innovation and a speak-up culture D. Improves corporate reputation E. All of the above
Polling Activity Question 3 What are some of the reasons diverse talent leave an organization? A. Do not feel sense of community B. Lack of diversity within organization C. Feel direct supervisor cannot fully relate to them D. Lack of opportunity for growth E. All of the above
Introduction to Industry Diversity & Inclusion What is diversity? What is inclusion? Can you have diversity without inclusion?
Introduction to Industry Diversity & Inclusion Becoming a business imperative Improving culture Promoting performance improvement
Introduction of Speakers Deon Clark - Chief Executive Officer of TCI Solutions, LLC Kevin Edwards Manager of Quality & Six Sigma of Infrastructure GBU with the Bechtel Corporation Llisa Prater Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager with the Tennessee Valley Authority
Comments Deon Clark Building talent pipeline through community engagement Current initiatives
Comments Kevin Edwards Creating and retaining a talent pipeline Current initiatives
Comments Llisa Prater Retaining talent and maximizing the power of a diverse workforce to achieve vision/mission Current initiatives
Employee Lifecycle Connection to the organization Connection to your manager New Employee Network Promotion of diverse talent Develop allies Broad opportunities/access 70/20/10 Employee Resource Groups Professional Associations Employee engagement survey Employee Resource Groups Professional Associations Relatability
Group Activity - Harnessing The Power of D&I Each table will create an out of the box idea Developing a new generation of talent Developing a talent pool within your company Retaining the talent you already have Maximizing the diversity and inclusion that already exists Will present ideas (time permitting)
Individual Activity- Harnessing The Power of D&I What are you going to enhance or do differently to promote D&I in your personal or professional life?
Closing Remarks Deon Clark - Chief Executive Officer of TCI Solutions, LLC Kevin Edwards Manager of Quality & Six Sigma of Infrastructure GBU with the Bechtel Corporation Llisa Prater Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager with the Tennessee Valley Authority
Final Thought As long as you think you re green you ll grow, As soon as you think you re ripe, you re rotten. Author unknown
