Gaining Buy-In As The First Diverse Person On A Team
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I have been a Woman in Tech before it was a “thing”. I have a Computer Science degree from the...
I have been a Woman in Tech before it was a “thing”. I have a Computer Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin and have been in the Retail Technology sector for almost 20 years. When I first started my career back in the year 2000, I was one of 2 women on my team but the ONLY black woman in the company. Being the “first” or the “only” in most anything is a daunting task. During this Chat and Learn session, I want to talk to you about my experience being in this position and how I help others who are in this position today.
You will walk away from this chat with:
- Strategies on how to gain buy-in and respect from the majority of your team
- The understanding that if you are the first or the only, you can help to create a more inclusive space for the other diverse people who may join the team
Meet The Speaker
Barbara Jones is a serial entrepreneur and is currently the Founder/CEO of Lillii RNB, a leading IT consulting firm that helps Fortune 500 companies and government agencies increase their revenue, while improving the retail experience. We provide world-class subject matter experts in the areas of POS, Data Analytics, Fraud Prevention and IT Staffing.
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Not at this time, thanks for asking!
By: Joan, HR ProfessionalPosted on 2020-09-01 -
How do you engage 'buy-in' from those individuals on your team that are not entrepreneurs and/or cannot relate to the 'method of our madness' (entrepreneur spirit that is)?
By: CalvettaPosted on 2020-08-25 -
How do you begin the process of creating a strategy after getting buy-in especially when you don’t have a senior role in the organization
By: ShadePosted on 2020-08-24 -
How do you answer the question of the value add you bring to the table?
By: Rachel, Deputy Vice President Commercial Sales & SpecialtiesPosted on 2020-08-24
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