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Product Spotlight: Manage theVectors™ in Your Organization to Build Engagement and Productivity
In every workplace, there are invisibleforces that can have a negative impact on the success and engagement ofemployees, not based on their skills and abilities, but on howsimilar or different they are from the organizational norms and typicalsuccess profile. These forces are called Vectors. Global Novations has identified hundreds of globalVectors and designed strategies forovercoming them and reaching business goals. The Vectorsprogram addresses the power of bias, assumption and stereotypes,organizational traditions, reference groups, cultural norms, and internaldebate. Vectors program participants emerge with aproblem-solving framework and methodology that benefits all, and insightto identify and respond to even subtle exclusionary behaviors. An ideal follow-up to Managing Inclusion, the Vectorssolutionoffers foundation and advanced courses, a tool kit, and discussion guideall designed to support a more inclusive environment and remove barriersthat impede engagement, productivity, and advancement. Learn more aboutVectors Upcoming Event: ASTD International Conference & Exposition Global Novations will be exhibiting, sponsoring, and hosting aproduct showcase at the 2011 ASTD International Conference &Exposition taking place May 22-25 at theOrange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Stop by and see us at booth #1301! Vincent Brown, Managing Partner, Innovation & Market Optimization, and John Watkins, Director of Interactive Solutions, will present a product showcase: Experience the World of Makrini (Session #T24EXD) on May 24 from 1:45-3:00pm. Abstract:Makrini™ is an "out of this world" immersivelearning gaming simulation. Learners are new employees at theMakriniSpace Station who encounter realistic workplace challenges with coworkers of different species. They discover how their ability to recognize diversity dimensions, establish commonalities, and use inclusive behaviors impacts business success. Event Recap: Linkage Leading Diversity Summit Global Novations recently attended the 2011 Linkage Leading Diversity Summit where we led an efficacy workshop; presented a case study session with A.T.Kearney on global diversity and inclusion; presented a Makriniproduct simulation experience; led Learning Teams; exhibited; and hosted a client reception. Event resources available here: http://info.globalnovations.com/linkage2011.Here are some photos from the event: 
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| | Our booth in the exhibit hall | Beth Sehgal of A.T. Kearney with Vincent Brown and Peggy Hazard |
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| | Efficacy workshop participants | We hosted an evening reception at Market restaurant |
Fire 20/20 and Diversity & Inclusion FIRE 20/20 is anon-profit organization that offers workshops, customized services,research, and videos to support Fire/EMS departments in recruiting andretaining a new generation of qualified, diverse, inclusive andsafety-conscious firefighters. Fire 20/20 recently used Global Novations' HonoringDifferences Diversity Calendar as a training tool at its nine Recruiting& Retaining Diversity in the Fire Service workshops , which trained 81 fire departments and 1 fire academy in Tacoma, Denver, Davis, Tempe, Dallas, Orlando, Richmond, Columbus and Milwaukee. Stay tuned for the 2012 HonoringDifferences Calendar, available later this year. Visit www.diversitycalendar.comfor details. | |
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3/31/11:Dr. Janet Reid, Managing Partner, was interviewed by WCPO Channel 9 in Cincinnati for the segment: Ten Years Later: Minority Businesses Grow. 3/14/11: Managing Partner, Dr. Janet Reid, was quoted in a HarvardBusiness Reviewblog post, titled: Listening Is Critical in Today's Multicultural Workplace. 3/10/11: Global Novations Announces Partnership with the African American Leadership Academy Fellowship Program
2/23/11: Global Novations Receives Diverse Supplier Certification 2/15/11: Mike Hyter, President & Managing Partner, was a guest on The Callie Crossley Radio Show on WGBH for a segment called: The Image of Black Boston. 2/1/11: Audra Bohannon, VP - Diversity and Inclusion, was quoted in the WorkingMother Media magazinefor the article: Building YourNetwork: Once casual and mainly social, employee resource groups are nowpowerful tools that can help you connect – and succeed. Events Vincent Brown, Managing Partner, willpresent a keynote address in Charlotte, NC on May 11: Measuring theEffectiveness of Your Diversity and Inclusion Initiative: Strategy -Authentic - Execution. Audra Bohannon, VP - Diversity and Inclusion, will presentExpanding Your Degree of Influence and Impact at All CareerLevels on May 12 in Falls Church, VA. DaveEaton, Partner andGroup Sector Leader, will serve on a panel, titled: HR Challenges in Emerging Markets with Chip Bergh, Group President, Global Grooming,Procter & Gamble, and Judy Verhave, EVP, Global Headof Compensation & Benefits, Bank of New York Mellon, to an invitation-only audience of senior executives in HR. Audra Bohannon, VP - Diversity and Inclusion, will present at the event, which takes place May 18-21 in Naples, FL. TonyMalinauskas, Manager, Interactive Solutions, will present Using mLearning for Blended Trainingand Skill Retention with Matt Zolman of Real Art DesignGroup on June 21 in San Jose, CA. Connect With Us Online Read posts from Global Novations' thought leaders.Sign up to be notified about new blog posts or for RSS:blog.globalnovations.com Follow Global Novations on Twitter: twitter.com/globalnovations Interact and share ideas with your peers in theGlobal Novations LinkedIn Group: Sign up | |
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