ABOUT STEP AHEAD ABOUT THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS

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1 2017 STEP AHEAD Alumnae Guide 1

2 ABOUT THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE The Manufacturing Institute is the 501(c)3 affiliate to the National Association of Manufacturers. We are the authority on the attraction, qualification, and development of worldclass manufacturing talent. The Institute is the place where we exceed expectations and deliver results to help close the skills gap. With the support of the nation s manufacturers, we aim to change the perception of careers in manufacturing to reflect its true status as the most advanced, high-tech industry in the country, and re-establish the U.S. as the global leader of manufacturing education. ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs more than 12 million men and women, contributes $2.09 trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for more than threequarters of all private-sector research and development in the nation. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. ABOUT STEP AHEAD The Manufacturing Institute launched the STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead initiative in 2012 to celebrate women in the manufacturing industry that are making a difference through advocacy, mentorship, engagement, promotion, and leadership. STEP Ahead is a growing grassroots movement of manufacturers dedicated to overcoming the shared challenges facing the industry, closing the skills gap and advancing quality talent. This initiative celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments of current leadership in manufacturing, inspires the next generation of women leaders through mentorship programs, and documents best practices in attracting and retaining female talent. The STEP Ahead Award is a national recognition and distinction, celebrating chosen Honorees and Emerging Leaders, building their leadership skills, and strengthening their networks. The fifth annual STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead theme is IMPACT. STEP Ahead women all across the U.S. have made a pledge to promote the importance of women in manufacturing. In 2017, The Institute will showcase the impact these women have had throughout the years in their companies, in their communities, and with themselves. 2

3 AGENDA APRIL 19, 2017 JW Marriott Washington, DC, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC :00 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception (Honorees and Emerging Leaders Only) 7:00 9:00 p.m. Moonlight Bus Tour (optional) APRIL 20, 2017 JW Marriott Washington, DC, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC :00 8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast 8:00 8:15 a.m. Setting the Stage - Welcome Past and Present Honorees 8:15 10:15 a.m. Building your Networks Reciprocity Ring (All Honorees & Emerging Leaders) The Reciprocity Ring is an exercise that enables the principle of pay it forward. The reason? People who use the Ring meet their actual needs, both personal and professional. During your Reciprocity Ring experience, Honorees and Emerging Leaders will: learn the power and practice of reciprocity; find solutions to your issues while focusing on contributing to others; and build trust as you learn about and help one another. BREAKOUT (EMERGING LEADERS) 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Leading from Strengths: StrengthsFinder 2.0 (Emerging Leaders & those who haven t participated in Gallup s StrengthsFinder) All people have a unique combination of talents, knowledge, and skills their strengths - which they use in their daily lives to do their work, achieve their goals, and interact with others. Gallup has found that when people understand and apply their strengths, the effect on their lives and work is transformational. BREAKOUT (CHOOSE 1) 10:15-11:00 a.m. Breakout Round 1 11:00-11:15 a.m. BREAK BREAKOUT (CHOOSE 1) 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Breakout Round 2 12:00-1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch 1. The Suite Spot: Getting to the C-Suite and on Boards (Suggested for middle management and senior leadership) Led by Diversified Search, this session will train women who aspire to be CEO, President, or GM of manufacturing companies gain access to those leadership opportunities. 2. Shattered Glass: Women CEOs and Senior Leadership (Suggested for managers and directors aspiring to leadership positions) A fishbowl discussion on career paths to becoming a CEO or Senior Leader in a manufacturing company. 1. The Suite Spot: Getting to the C-Suite and on Boards (Suggested for middle management and senior leadership) Led by Diversified Search, this session will train women who aspire to be CEO, President, or GM of manufacturing companies gain access to those leadership opportunities. 2. Breaking Through: Overcoming Barriers for Women (Suggested for any Honoree or Emerging Leader dealing with obstacles) A fishbowl discussion on how to anticipate, deal with, and overcome obstacles, especially as a woman in manufacturing. 5

4 1:00-2:30 p.m. Influencing and Negociating (Part 1) (All Honorees & Emerging Leaders) Learn to approach your influencing and negotiating efforts strategically. This program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the structure of the influencing and negotiating process and how the elements can be ordered and applied to produce superior outcomes. This workshop will enable women to more effectively influence others, both internally within their own organization and externally with their clients, suppliers, and business partners. 2:30-2:45 p.m. BREAK 2:45-3:30 p.m. Influencing and Negociating (Continued - Part 2) 3:30 p.m. Program Conclusion (Stage will be open for Honoree and Emerging Leader photos by a professional photographer) STEP Ahead Awards Reception and Dinner Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC Room: Atrium Hall and Atrium 6:00 7:00 p.m. Reception 7:00 9:00 p.m. STEP Ahead Award Dinner Program 9:00-11:00 p.m. STEP Ahead After-Party (1331 Lounge at the JW Marriott Hotel) APRIL 21, 2016 JW Marriott Washington, DC, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC :00-9:00 a.m. Family Breakfast 9:00 10:00 a.m. IMPACT the Next Generation (All Honorees & Emerging Leaders) Going off the theme of IMPACT, Honorees and Emerging Leaders will have the opportunity to engage with STEM students from the local community and share with them your personal story into manufacturing and answer their questions about the industry. This session will give the students a chance to learn about career opportunities in manufacturing. 10:00-11:00 a.m. LEAD: Becoming an Ambassador and My Personal STEP Commitment (All Honorees & Emerging Leaders) STEP Ahead is grounded in the philosophy that it only takes one person to inspire another. The STEP Pledge is about mobilizing women leaders and the Power of One. During this session, we will ask participants to make a personal commitment to action. 11:00 a.m. Program Conclusion 6

5 HOTEL INFORMATION The 2017 STEP Ahead Awards Honorees, Emerging Leaders, and guests are welcome to stay at the J.W. Marriott. We are pleased to share that hotel rooms for the special event are available at a discounted rate. The discounted rates are as follows: Click here to make reservations online or call JW Marriott reservations at and ask for the MI 2017 STEP Ahead rate. The cut-off date for reservations is March 27, 2017, however once the room block is filled (which may be before cut-off) you may not be able to get the group rate. Wednesday, April 19, Room rate $319 + tax Thursday, April 20, Room rate $319 + tax How to get from the hotel to the Ronald Reagan Building: TICKET INFORMATION The STEP Ahead Award Gala Dinner is a ticketed event. Should you need a ticket or if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Regan Pickett at (703) or by at rpickett@nam.org. 7

6 ATTIRE April 19, 2017 Reception and Moonlight Tour: Business Casual April 20, 2017 Day session: Business Casual Gala Awards Dinner: Semi-formal April 21, 2017 Day Session: Business Casual What is business casual? Pants, slacks, and skirts, short-sleeved and long-sleeved shirts, a dress, but excludes tennis shoes, T-shirts, and sweatshirts/athletic attire. What is semi-formal? Examples include: Business suit, cocktail dress, dressy skirt and top, or slacks with a dressy blouse. OTHER QUESTIONS 1. What should I bring? Business cards, pen/pencil, and your thinking caps! 2. Is there anything for my family to do while I am occupied in the day sessions? Washington, D.C. offers a variety of great tourist attractions! Visit the sites below to see some great lists of tourist attractions for your family while you are away. Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html FILMING During the 2017 STEP Ahead Awards, The Manufacturing Institute will be looking for women to interview in 30-second to 1-minute video spotlights. The women we look to feature in the Manufacturing Minute videos must be willing to share their inspiring stories and sign a media release. Please contact our Communications Director, AJ Jorgenson, at ajjorgenson@nam.org for more information. 8

7 Each communication contact will receive a media kit, with additional information. PRESS The Manufacturing Institute will publish press releases about significant, initiative-wide developments, building momentum to the STEP Awards on April 20, All the STEP Ahead press releases will be posted on The Manufacturing Institute s website on the press page as they are released. Highlights to date include: 3/1/17 Honorees and companies are announced 4/3/17 Program details announced 4/20/17 5th STEP Ahead program and awards The Manufacturing Institute will also be working with companies to release op-eds regarding women in manufacturing beginning in March 2017, including in Industry Week, U.S. News and World Report, IdeasLab, ThomasNet, as well as various other national and regional media outlets. WEBSITE The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) will tweeting (@ShopFloorNAM) and posting news items on their Facebook page. Connect with their Facebook page and repost content. All of the Honorees profiles will be added to The Manufacturing Institute s website on March 1, The Manufacturing Institute will publish news items and press releases, building momentum to the STEP Ahead Awards on April 20, SOCIAL MEDIA Manufacturing Institute STEP Ahead Twitter Hashtag: #MFGWomen We will be sending out daily Tweets of each honorees profile between March 1-April 18, If your company has a Twitter hashtag, please notify us so that we can Tweet at you. 9

8 MINDING THE MANUFACTURING GENDER GAP Women make up about 47 percent of the labor force, but only 27 percent of the manufacturing workforce. WHY IT MATTERS? 1. Diversity in organizations contributes to competitiveness and innovation 2. Diverse organizations are more profitable WHAT MOTIVATES WOMEN TO STAY OR GO? 2/3 of women indicate they would stay in manufacturing if they were to start their career today. WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPACTFUL TALENT INITIATIVES? HOW DO COMPANIES ATTRACT AND RETAIN FEMALE TALENT? 1. Start at the top 2. Address bias head-on 3. Create a flexible environment 4. Foster sponsorship 5. Develop manufacturing workforce early 6. Promote personal development 10

9 WHO WE ARE AJ Jorgenson, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Engagement STEP Ahead Team Lead Sybil Hayes, Executive Assistant Cristina Crawford, Program Coordinator STEP Ahead Team Member Serena Wong, Coordinator, Industry Partnerships STEP Ahead Team Member Brent Weil, Senior Vice President Gardner Carrick, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Katherine McClelland, Director of Education and Workforce Initiatives 11

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