Leading change in a complex organization is difficult by definition, but making the culture changes and other major system changes that are required to achieve an environment of inclusion is orders of magnitude tougher. One reason is the skill needed to comprehend and navigate the many contradictions and counterintuitive situations that D&I efforts present. For example, those who feel excluded in an organization typically focus on "access" while the dominant group business leaders are focused on "success." In this session, Hayward Bell will frame some of the dilemmas of D&I work and highlight approaches and strategies to navigate them. During this session you will:
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Hayward Bell
chief diversity officer
Raytheon Company
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Hayward L. Bell is chief diversity officer for Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN). Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity markets throughout the world. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass.
Bell was elected to this position in January 2005 and is a member of Raytheon’s Executive Diversity Leadership Team. As chief diversity officer, Bell is responsible for developing and leading innovative global diversity initiatives, practices, programs and strategies for Raytheon. He also serves as liaison between Raytheon Global Headquarters and all business units to ensure enterprisewide consistency.
Prior to joining Raytheon, Bell served as director, global diversity for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a position he held since 1998.
As director, global diversity, Bell was responsible for strategic development and senior-level leadership of diversity, including program design, resource planning and implementation.
He began his career at Air Products in 1980 and held various positions in finance, corporate policies and professional development.
Bell earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rutgers University. He is a certified management accountant and holds an MBA from Lehigh University.
Bell is a National Training Laboratories (NTL) Institute certified diversity practitioner. He is a member and past chair of the Conference Board Global Diversity Council, and a Board member of the International Multicultural Institute (iMCI)
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Lenora Billings-Harris
diversity strategist
Excel Development Systems, Inc.
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A diversity strategist and author. With more than twenty five years of experience in the public and private sectors, she has developed a unique way of presenting sensitive topics in a fun, thought-provoking and non-judgmental way. Her interactive style and immediately applicable "how tos" have inspired clients to invite her back again and again. She designs and delivers presentations that help facilitate diversity initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, government agencies and educational institutions.