Profiles in Diversity Journal Magazine


Subscribe | Renew | Current Issue | Sample Issue | Past Issues

Volume 5 Issue 5

September/October
2003

Buy This Issue

Subscribe Now

Cover Story: The New Diversity Leadership
Who are America's most powerful diversity champions for 2003? We celebrate with the winners of the 2003 Leadership Awards from the Diversity Best Practices Leadership Summit & Diversity Gala.
 
DIVERSITY BEST PRACTICES - Diversity Leadership
What makes a CEO stand out? Diversity Best Practices' Edie Fraser on the winners of this year's Leadership Summit & Diversity Gala.
SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEW - Exploring the Tenets of Diversity An Interview with Steve Miller
Considered a thought leader among CEOs, the former Chairman & CEO of Shell Oil Company on lessons learned, best practices and what CEOs must know to further diversity within their organizations.
THE BOEING COMPANY - A Common Objective
To be the leader in the aerospace industry, Boeing's Phil Condit must bring together people of different abilities, skills and backgrounds towards a common objective.
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY - Mainstreaming Diversity
Eli Lilly's Sidney Taurel has taken diversity development to the next level-by putting it back in the hands of each and every division.
CUMMINS INC. - The Search for Character and Commitment
Tim Solso, Cummins CEO and Chairman, on the vision and commitment that has fed diversity efforts at Cummins for the last two decades.
EXELON CORPORATION - A Powerful Voice
Chicago's business and civic communities benefit from the diversity vision of Exelon's John W. Rowe.
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC. - Rising Star
For only five years old, Barry Sternlicht's Starwood Hotels & Resorts already exhibits stellar diversity leadership.
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON - The Small Business Renaissance in Harlem
Booz Allen lends its efforts to the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Foundation and its Harlem Small Business Pilot Program.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY - Leading Change
Dan Carp remains committed to building understanding and mutual respect through his role as Kodak's CEO.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION - Diversity Includes You
At Lockheed Martin, diversity must encompass all the dimensions that make them unique if they are to retain global economic leadership.
SODEXHO USA - Diversity and the Bottom Line
Sodexho's Michel Landel sees measurement and accountability as keys to a comprehensive diversity strategy.
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - Diversity Works
Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni and his commitment to maintain NIH's position as the world's premier biomedical research institution.
 
 
Special Feature: Making a Difference in Today's Hispanic Market
Dr. JUAN ANDRADE - Waking The Giant
The Latino population has officially surpassed African Americans as the largest ethnic/racial minority in the U.S. American business, it's time to wake up and smell the coffee. A special report from the President and Executive Director of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute and weekly columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS - Volunteer for Something You Love
Verizon’s new ad campaign highlights employee volunteer efforts in the communities it serves.
HYATT HOTELS AND RESORTS - Mentoring
Hyatt Divisional Vice-President Victor Lopez on the most powerful tool in minority advancement.
STERLING FINANCIAL INVESTMENT GROUP - New Blood
If Sterling Financial CEO Charles Patrick Garcia has his way, he'll be at the crest of a new wave of Hispanic Entrepreneurs and Social Leaders.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY - Standing Strong
Ford Motor Company's Hispanic Network Group is one of 10 ERG networks strengthening business and community.
AFLAC - Responding to Customer Needs
At AFLAC, continually changing to meet the needs of both internal and external customers requires a consistent focus-respect.
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES - Donde Vale el Lema de "Trabajar en Equipo" Where Working Together Works
As the numbers of traditionally underrepresented groups and immigrants in the U.S. population continue to grow, Continental wants to be ready by offering clear communications, fairness and opportunity to its workers.
 
Raising The Bar: Corporate Perspectives
BILL GEORGE - Diversity Isn't About Quotas
When leadership reflects the diversity of the workplace, growth follows. Former Medtronic CEO Bill George on the changes in leadership that brought his corporation to the forefront.
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - Merging Responsibilities
The challenge to public sector leaders, particularly in the Federal government, is to adapt to the entrepreneurial business model. A report by Ronald N. Langston, National Director.
TRANSPORT CANADA - Driven to Succeed
A department of the Canadian federal government, Transport Canada (TC) raises awareness by developing an entire network of diversity champions.
THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE - Religious Accommodation
A critical component of diversity management, not all corporations know the requirements set forth by Federal law. How to communicate company policy regarding religious observances, practices and beliefs.
 
Legal Briefings
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP - Downsizing the Workforce without Downsizing Diversity
Balancing the legal and business demands of a merit-based, fair and equitably "right-sized workforce."
 
The Changing Landscape
SIMMONS ASSOCIATES, INC. - Ten Red Flags in a Diversity Initiative
Offering your employees standardized, off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all training might look cost effective, but will come back to haunt you as a financial nightmare.