Event: November Member Meeting - The Path to an Operational Diversity and Inclusion Program: A Strategic Impact on Attraction, Engagement and Retention

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
*Submitted for One HRCI Strategic 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


November 18, 2009
DoubleTree Hotel North Dallas
(Midway and LBJ)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.



About the Speaker
Dr. Elizabeth Otenaike

Elizabeth Otenaike, PsyD is a psychologist, 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 Members: $25
SHRM and/or Dallas HR Members: $30
NON-Members: $35
11:00 am -11:30 am Registration

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 www.attitudesandattire.org:
-Gently worn, freshly dry cleaned suits & business separates (blouses, pants, skirts, jackets)
-Jewelry
-Gently worn purses
-Scarves

Men’s Clothing & Shoes to be donated to the Clothes Closet at TWC
-Gently worn, freshly dry cleaned suits & shirts
-Gently worn shoes

Donations are made available to assist individuals in need with interview attire. Bring your donations to the November meeting!