1February 16-18, 2012 | Philadelphia, PA

The Emerging Leader:Transition from the Academic to the Corporate WorldModerator: Keisha B. Mullings, Student Coordinator, Rutgers

The State University of New Jersey, School of Engineering

Chairperson: Myra Gross, Programs Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation Panelists: George Reynolds, Sector Director, Industry & University Relations Northrop Grumman Corporation

Calvin Taylor, Engineering Programs Manager, Exelon Corporation

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The Emerging Leader:Transition from the Academic to the Corporate World

Introductions Apply Industry Specific Techniques to Prepare for

the Work World Transition from the Classroom to the Boardroom by

identify what Top Executives are looking for in Leadership

Identify Unbiased Mentors Formulate a Roadmap to Success

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Industry Specific TechniquesPreparing for the Work World

Attend a Resume Writing Workshop and allow individuals to Rritique your Resume Remember the “2 minute” rule

Practice Interviewing skills Invest in a Career Suit/shoes “Dress for Success” Be Well Groomed

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Industry Specific TechniquesPreparing for the Work World

Maintain Existing Relationships Develop New Relationships Improve Time Management Skills Be able to work in a team Effectively Make time for yourself “Work Life Balance”

Transition from the Classroom to the Boardroom by Identifying what Top Executives are looking for in Leadership

Making the jump from school to career can be:

…Scary

…Intimidating

…Exciting

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From School to Career… …Simple as ABC

Accountability

Behaviors

Communication

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AccountabilityAre you taking ownership of your work? Are you fulfilling the responsibilities of your role? Are you using all of your

resources? Are you managing your time

and priorities? Are you taking ownership for

your own success?

 

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Are you observant of how the role models on your team behave?  Are you arriving to work on time? Are you aware of when and

when not to use electronic tools in meetings?

Are you asking for feedback to know how you are perceived?

Are you open to learning and growing

Behaviors

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Communication Are you aware of all forms of your communication? Are you aware of the message you deliver in your

non verbal communication? Are you actively listening by having

eye contact with the speaker? Are you aware of the first impression

you are giving? Are you considering your use of

words and language, are you clear in your communication?–  

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Identify Unbiased Mentors

Did you know …

– Oprah Winfrey has a mentor, Maya Angelou

– Bill Gates has a mentor, Warren Buffet

– Yves St Laurent has a mentor, Christian Dior

… a Simple Secret to Success

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Identify Unbiased Mentors

“Mentors” and “Role Models” are Different

It’s great to have people that you can look up to in your career, but these role models are different than formal mentors.

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Identify Unbiased Mentors Don’t choose your boss

Better to use your boss as a role model

Look for someone in your field Can expose you to people of influence in your field

Test the waters Unsure, ask the individual if they are willing to help

Don’t be afraid to ask It’s a compliment to be asked and if they decline

don’t take it personal

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Formulate A Road Map to Success Your PIE

Performance

Image

Exposure

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PIE – Your formula for Success

Skills and abilities Results Value Added Process and Procedures

PERFORMANCE

IMAGE Personal Brand Credibility Reputation Influence

EXPOSURE Network Key Circles Who Knows You Access to Leadership Sponsorship

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PIE - Performance

What you do Measureable results Execution of goals that add tangible value

to the organization Successful performance

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PIE - Image

How you project yourself How you are perceived by others Ability to be effective in your daily

interactions and communications with others

What is said about you when you are not in the room

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PIE – Exposure

Visibility to those individuals that can influence your career

Decision makers are aware of your capabilities

Peers are aware of your insight and value you bring to the organization

Who knows you and who cares

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PIE – Develop your Career Shift Focus

Performance

Image

Exposure 60%

30%

10%

Performance is Assumed

Image and Exposure matters most

Solidify Performance

Build Image and Exposure

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30%

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10%

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30% 30%

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PIE – Elevator SpeechInstructions: Take 2 Minutes and prepare your elevator Speech At your table, partner with someone In 60-Seconds share your PIE Personal Elevator Speech

Feedback: Give your partner feedback Take notes on what you would do different

Then, Switch

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PIE – Be Ready for the OpportunitySummary What do you what the individual to remember about you

Know your lead-in Practice your elevator speech; make it natural Remember to Follow-up after an elevator speech

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What do you what the individual to remember about you

Know your lead-in

Practice your elevator speech; make it natural

Remember to Follow-up after an elevator speech

Your Road Map to Success Remember your PIE

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The Emerging Leader:Transition from the Academic to the Corporate World

ChairpersonMyra Gross, Programs Manager Northrop Grumman Corporation

PanelistsGreg Reynolds, Sector DirectorIndustry & University RelationsNorthrop Grumman Corporation

Calvin Taylor, Engineering Programs ManagerExelon Corporation

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS