GREETINGS FROM THE CHAIRMAN...
TSDC Chairman Barbara Barra
On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to this edition of the Tri-State Diversity Council's quarterly newsletter. We hope these publications bring you useful information on a variety of timely business topics, while also giving you an update on the Council's activities and special events.
Throughout my career, I have had a special passion for creating a workplace that fosters an environment of both diversity and inclusion…not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it enables creativity and synergistic thinking which drives better business outcomes. It is also that "secret sauce" that results in higher employee engagement, productivity and retention.
Talkin' 'Bout My Generation
By Bonnie D. Monych, CPC, CM
Many, many people have heard the following lyrics by the Who:
People try to put us d-down (Talkin bout my generation)
Just because we get around (Talkin bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin bout my generation)
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin bout my generation)
Women Who Make an Impact
By Erin Casey
While inequities still exist in today’s marketplace, there are also increasing numbers of women who challenge the status quo. Barbara Barra and Lorie Valle-Yañez are two such women—and their efforts are making a significant impact. Committed to making opportunities available to deserving men and women, these human resource professionals are strengthening their companies by bringing diversity of thought and experience to the table.
CRITICAL INTERSECTION: Talent Management and Inclusion
By Wendy Willow Wark
At Metro-North Railroad we have almost 6,000 employees in a wide-range of job titles and functions. In 2013 24% of our current workforce will be eligible for retirement. Many of those employees belong to the higher ranks and possess a great deal of organizational knowledge. We are exploring several approaches to preparing for this exodus, strategies that will also increase the inclusiveness of the organization.
Developing Leaders in Challenging Times:
Lee Hecht Harrison
Leadership development is a dynamic process, which means that organizations like Deloitte have a distinct advantage. “It’s in our nature to be chronic improvers, so we constantly refresh everything,” says Christine Murphy, Senior Manager of National Partner Services at Deloitte. Like most successful organizations, they recognize that both the workplace and the workforce are shifting landscapes. While every era has faced leadership challenges, increased globalization, regulation, and technology create unprecedented complexity, velocity, and volatility for today’s leaders. Therefore, leadership behaviors, attitudes, and skills that worked in the past may not be effective in today’s environment.
Black Woman Hair
By Vernette Garcon
Black Women: Must we conform to look like our racial counterparts in the workplace?
The business world is mostly focused on being competitive and profitable. One strategy to achieve both is expansion into new markets. Every new market that is sought and chartered embodies people of different races, cultures, religions and ethnicities. As such, in many instances, employing and embracing diverse cultures in the workplace can lead to a company’s greater understanding of various world markets because cultural familiarity can assist with global understanding. So along these lines, shouldn’t African American women be comfortable to proudly embrace their cultural “roots” by showcasing their beautiful textured natural hair in the workplace? We should not feel like we need to conform.
Please contact Jacob Tadesse for corporate and individual membership opportunities. We look forward to you joining.
Jacob Tadesse
Tri-State Diversity Council
Jacob.tadesse@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEW JERSEY
| 3rd Annual New Jersey Women in Leadership Symposium | 3/9/2012 (Hartford) |
CONNECTICUT
| 3rd Annual Connecticut Women in Leadership Symposium | 3/07/2012 (Hartford) |
| Connecticut Encourage to Achieve – Youth Program | 4/19/2012 (Hartford) |
| Inaugural New England Diversity & Leadership Conference | 10/19/2012 (Hartford) |
New York CITY
| 3rd Annual New York Women in Leadership Symposium | 3/8/2012 (New York) |
| Inaugural NYC Young Women’s Leadership Symposium | 3/10/2012 (New York) |
| Inaugural Tri-State College Diversity Summit | 4/27/2012 (New York) |
| 3rd Annual Tri-State Diversity & Leadership Conference | 5/3/2012 |
| 2nd Annual Tri-State College Diversity Summit (Upstate) | 10/12/2012 (New York) |
TSDC INSIGHT
We are committed to diversity and the transformation of our workplace and community into environments where people are valued for their uniqueness and are secure in the knowledge that their efforts make a difference.
OUR MISSION
Enhance appreciation for and understanding of the value of Diversity and Inclusion... Read More
OUR STRATEGY
Promote Diversity in the workplace and community... Read More
OUR VALUES
Leadership that values diversity and inclusion and stimulates the potential of each individual to contribute and achieve his/her goals... Read More
CONTACT US
Jacob Tadesse
Coordinator
Jacob.tadesse@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
TALK BACK
Your feedback is important to us…we want to hear from you. Please send your questions or comments about the newsletter to Jacob Tadesse at Jacob.tadesse@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
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