1. FIVE STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES OF BEING A MANAGER OF COLOR
Leading to Win in Your Workplace
Panelists:
Rahwa Ghebre-Ab, Esq.,
SVP-Lionsgate Entertainment
Valerie Kennedy, Esq.,
Special Counsel, Cravath

2. Understanding the Landscape
The Primary Goals of Management “Leadership is the art and science of getting things done through people.”
Establish Department or Team Objectives
Level Set Expectations in Terms of What Success Looks Like and Key Performance Indicators Relevant to Your Team
Monitor Progress, Strategy, Value-Creation for Clients, Overall Team Effectiveness

3. Management 101 Essentials
Know Your Organization’s Culture and Decision-making Framework
Identify Key Influentials What Traits or Practices are Valued?
How Are Decisions Made and What Processes Are Involved?
Be Aligned With Company’s Priorities and Chief Goals
Plan Your Work, Have a Roadmap with Key Milestones
Be Alert to Team Morale and Communications Cadence
Invest in Professional Growth and Team Cohesion
Who Makes Things Happen?

4. Management Core Competencies
Human Capital Management
Project Oversight and Planning
Strong Communication Skills
Firm understanding of organizational norms, processes
Solid grasp of leadership priorities, and risk

5. Tools to Strengthen Your Toolkit
Understanding Organizational Finance Issues and Business Strategy
Strong grasp of Crisis Management and Data Privacy Protocols, as well as D&I and Risk Management Best Practices
Work plan development templates
Time management apps and hacks
Artificial Intelligence and Software That Can Manage Work Goals

6. Yet, You Can still Face Difficulties As a Manager In Spite of Skill and Preparation!

7. Common Challenges Faced by Managers of Color
Unconscious Bias/Double Standards for Performance
Microaggressions from Peers and Direct Reports
Managing Team Members of Color
Marginalization or Exclusion within Key Communication Loops
Compensation and Decision-making Equity
Access to “ Old Boy and Old Girl” Networks

8. HOW TO WIN
DEVELOP A VALUES-DRIVEN AND OBJECTIVES-FOCUSED MANAGEMENT STYLE
IDENTIFY A THOUGHT PARTNER AND MENTOR FOR ADVICE AND COUNSEL
BUILD YOUR COMPANY BRAND AND ALLIES
TALK WITH YOUR HR AND DIVERSITY TEAMS ABOUT CONSTRUCTIVE WAYS TO ADDRESS BIAS THROUGH TRAINING AND ENGAGEMENT
ASK TO BE INCLUDED AND VALUED
DOCUMENT SUCCESSES AND BREAKTHROUGHS

9. Important Steps Forward
Recognize and Have a Plan of Attack for Stumbling Blocks /Protect Your Flank
Have a Work Plan or Strategic Plan That Connects the Dots for Team Members and Leadership
Execute Key Deliverables
Develop Next Gen Skills
Spend Time Listening to Direct Reports and Peers
Engage in Self-Care

10. Resources The Art of Management-Peter Drucker
The Next IQ- The Next Intelligence for 21st Century Leaders- Dr. Arin Reeves
The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table- Minda Hart
Outliers- Malcolm Gladwell
Expect to Win- Carla Harris
Success Principles- Jack Canfield
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11. THANK YOU!
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