Leadership in the Age of Hip Hop (Presented by The Raytheon Company)

BEYA 2020   Leadership in the Age of Hip Hop (Presented by The Raytheon Company)   Rodney Bailey - Mission Assurance Director Olu Bolden - Director Trevor Dunwell - Program Manager Director LaKindra Francis-Jones - Mission Assurance and Quality Engineering Director Carol Wooden - Program Management Director   With a rich history of innovation spanning more than 100 years, Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets.  Raytheon’s success can be attributed to creating a diverse work environment where respect is a core value.  The black employee population at Raytheon is comprised mostly of generation X, Y, millennials and soon generation Z. One commonality between these generations that separates them from the baby boomers that preceded them is that they have been heavily influenced by the hip hop music culture. The hip hop culture is about embracing who you are and where you come from.  Long gone are the days of assimilating and losing your cultural identity while pursuing your career in a technical industry. This workshop will explore the journey of men and women who are navigating their career at Raytheon and how hip hop has influenced the directions they have taken in maintaining their authenticity and successfully growing in an environment that is also changing and adapting to different cultures. Come hear how these leaders have brought the tenants of leadership forward tightly coupled with the influence of hip hop, the desire to go against the grain, and the acceptance of being uniquely different.  These Raytheon leaders are using their differences to stand out to blaze new trails and expand possibilities all while being an authentic leader and a valued mentor.  These leaders lead a little differently and this makes all the difference at Raytheon.