NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Regional Business Council June 15, 2012

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 “Seek to understand before being understood.” -Anonymous

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Macro trends clearly favor increased attention to diversity. Demographic Diversity US population 307 million, predicted to be 439 million by 2050 Latinos will be 30% of population by 2043 The fastest growing cities - of the top 20, 85% are in the West Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 Generational Diversity Generation Y looking for a more pluralistic working environment Baby Boomers may want to stick around now that portfolios are/have been reduced By 2050 the elderly will represent 1/3 of all people living in developed countries About HOK

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Macro trends clearly favor increased attention to diversity. Demographic Diversity US population 307 million, predicted to be 439 million by 2050 Latinos will be 30% of population by 2043 The fastest growing cities - of the top 20, 85% are in the West Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 Generational Diversity Generation Y looking for a more pluralistic working environment Baby Boomers may want to stick around now that portfolios are/have been reduced By 2050 the elderly will represent 1/3 of all people living in developed countries Projects You May Know

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Macro trends clearly favor increased attention to diversity. Demographic Diversity US population 307 million, predicted to be 439 million by 2050 Latinos will be 30% of population by 2043 The fastest growing cities - of the top 20, 85% are in the West Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 Generational Diversity Generation Y looking for a more pluralistic working environment Baby Boomers may want to stick around now that portfolios are/have been reduced By 2050 the elderly will represent 1/3 of all people living in developed countries Big Brothers & Big Sisters

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Macro trends clearly favor increased attention to diversity. Demographic Diversity US population 307 million, predicted to be 439 million by 2050 Latinos will be 30% of population by 2043 The fastest growing cities - of the top 20, 85% are in the West Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 Generational Diversity Generation Y looking for a more pluralistic working environment Baby Boomers may want to stick around now that portfolios are/have been reduced By 2050 the elderly will represent 1/3 of all people living in developed countries BJC University School of Medicine

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Macro trends clearly favor increased attention to diversity. Demographic Diversity US population 307 million, predicted to be 439 million by 2050 Latinos will be 30% of population by 2043 The fastest growing cities - of the top 20, 85% are in the West Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 Generational Diversity Generation Y looking for a more pluralistic working environment Baby Boomers may want to stick around now that portfolios are/have been reduced By 2050 the elderly will represent 1/3 of all people living in developed countries Community of Christ World

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 Lambert International Airport-Southwest Terminal

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 What’s this thing called “Inclusion” Source: Inclusion Network Inclusion.. is about ALL of us is about living full lives – about learning to live together treasures diversity and builds community is about our abilities – our gifts and how to share them.

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 What “Inclusion” is not Inclusion.. is not a new concept is not all about gender and race is not just about disability matter checking the box or not is not about counting the number

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 Trends & Statistics Macro trends clearly favor increased attention to inclusion. Demographic Diversity US population 307 million, predicted to be 439 million by 2050 Latinos will be 30% of population by 2043 The fastest growing cities - of the top 20, 85% are in the West Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Global Trends, 2050

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 Trends & Statistics Macro trends clearly favor increased attention to inclusion. Demographic Diversity Generation Y looking for a more pluralistic working environment Baby Boomers may want to stick around now that portfolios are/have been reduced By 2050 the elderly will represent 1/3 of all people living in developed countries Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Global Trends, 2050

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Global Mindset – Setting the Stage Globalization and the changing world of business Global nature of business will continue to grow exponentially – and talent will flow to where it’s best treated By 2025 China is predicted to have the world’s second largest economy and will be a leading military power Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Global Trends, 2050

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 How Does “Inclusion” Begin? Inclusion.. Safe Collaborative workplace Ecosystem the supports mutual understanding Expression Regard for different perspectives

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NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 NOT EVERYONE CAN DO THAT

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Inclusion & Innovation IncluNovation Complex design challenges Constant need to find unique innovative solutions Harbor ideas to interact, combine and improve the pursuit and delivery of projects

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Clients & Innovation BEST PRACTICES $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ LESSONS LEARNED

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Clients & Innovation BALANCE SENIOR TALENT EMERGING

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Global Trends, 2050 Successful Inclusion – Not an Illusion

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 How Do I Get There? Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture Agility Champion inclusion as a business strategy Challenge your leaders Throw out the “melting pot” hype Revise your diversity statements and actions to reflect inclusion Inclusion as an engagement tool Inclusion as the infrastructure of retention

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 How Do I Get There? Embrace the “DIE” effect Diversity means you get invited to the party Inclusion means you get a seat at the table Equality means you get the same thing on your plate in terms of opportunity as others

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Conclusion…Inclusion & Innovation Meet the CUSTOMER NEED FIRST Intersection of many minds and imaginations Powerful, aspirational ideas to guide solutions and results Create results that connect people and place Strive for a result that has a profound influence on the world

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Resources Riding the Waves of Culture by Fons Trompennars Communicating Across Cultures by Stella Ting- Tomey Ouch! That Hurts video by Leslie Aguilar The 2020 Workplace by Jeanne Meiser & Karie Willyred

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 “Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else.” -Anonymous

NOMA International Conference & Expo | October 9, 2009 Success – The Landscape of Diversity and Inclusion Success is SWEET but only for that moment as diversity and inclusion is a continuum Winner: 2009 American Institute of Architects Diversity Award

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