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Episode 259: Developing Black Leaders in Tech

Kailei Carr 25 April 2022 Beyond the Business Suit/podcast 0

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Calling all Black leaders in tech! The Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) joins the Beyond The Business Suit podcast in diving deep into the development of Black leaders in technology with a powerful panel that includes Robert D. Scott, Dean of ITSMF's Global Institute for Professional Development, Dr. James Rodgers, Director of ITSMF's Executive Academy and Dr. Reginald Turner, Director of ITSMF's Management Academy.

Throughout this episode, we discuss more on the relationship between the mind, body and soul and leadership development while unblocking the barriers for career success, specifically for People of Color. We also learn a little more about what the ITSMF academies have to offer in pursuit of paving the way for our leaders in the future.

ABOUT DR. JAMES RODGERS

“The core message of the diversity movement is a call to recognize and acknowledge that differences and similarities are a fact of life in any group of humans.”

As an Executive Coach, Author and Public Speaker specializing in Diversity Management, I help my corporate clients and senior leaders develop the capability to manage diversity effectively so they unlock the full potential of the individual, and by extension, of the entire enterprise.
I have spent over 3 decades researching best practices and refining methods of building a strong infrastructure for positive and lasting change that can be measured and sustained to continually raise the bar in the management of both diversity and performance.

More than 300 organizations of all types from Fortune 500 companies, non-profit, government, academic etc. have called on my expertise to help them develop an appropriate response to the increasing diversity in their workplace.

ABOUT DR. REGINALD TURNER

Strategic, data driven, and visionary leader, manager, and trainer dedicated to achieving organizational objectives collaboratively, utilizing strategic planning and resource management/leadership skills. Experienced leader in human resources, human diversity, strategic transformation, turnarounds, building new business, cultural change, and translating strategic ideas into organizational action. More than twenty years of experience in customer service, managing budgets, community and civic engagement, recruiting and managing volunteers, fundraising, leadership development and management training.

Expert and highly experienced in compliance and employment laws. Adept at interpreting and applying federal, state, and local regulations, policies and standards to affect quality operations with integrated technology. More than 23 years of extensive higher education experience spanning systems management as well as superb presentation and speaking abilities, written communications, and fostering effective interpersonal relationships to both internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Senior Human Resource Manager who has shaped high performing cultures and major growth brands with progressive technical resources, prolific communications, and robust development programs that bring double-digits revenue growth. Employ first class current human capital practices that attract and retain diverse and high-potential talent. Develop executable strategy that motivates teams individually and financially to exceed organizational objectives through various economic cycles.

ABOUT ROBERT D. SCOTT

Robert D. Scott serves as Vice President and Dean for the Global Institute for Professional Development of the IT Senior Management Forum (ITSMF), a national organization dedicated exclusively to fostering upper-level executive talent among African-American IT professionals. In this capacity, he oversees academies and online platforms dedicated to the development and career progression of African-American technology executives with a focus on information technology career fields. Mr. Scott has been a member of ITSMF for over 10 years and served as the National Program Chair for four years.
Additionally, Mr. Scott is a director within the Center for Engineering Diversity & Outreach, part of the University of Michigan College of Engineering. As Special Counsel, Mr. Scott supports the diversity and outreach strategy and programs across the Engineering College. Founded by Mr. Scott, the Center for Engineering Diversity & Outreach is an academic excellence community committed to developing engineers who are innovative leaders in a global society. The Center broadens participation, increases academic performance and provides personal support for diverse students from all backgrounds.

Mr. Scott is a former business executive, retired from the Procter & Gamble Company after over 32 years of service. His background includes demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and analysis, IT management, product distribution, and global learning systems.

Mr. Scott also serves as a Cutter Fellow, with consulting responsibilities to CIOs and other senior IT executives. He is an emeritus member of the CIO Executive Council; Mr. Scott has also been a member of the Research Board and Conference Board CIO Roundtables.