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In this episode, Steve Fretzin and James Rodgers discuss:Evolution and confusion surrounding DEI in the workplaceHuman nature's role in shaping workplace dynamicsAI and automation as the next diversity challengeManaging generational differences in the workforce Key Takeaways:DEI has repeatedly risen and fallen as activists and organizations redefine it, creating confusion over its true purpose.The next diversity challenge extends beyond human differences to integrating AI, robotics, and automation into the workforce.Instead of hiring based on identity markers like race or gender, leaders should prioritize missing perspectives that drive innovation and problem-solving.Effectively managing generational differences requires direct engagement with individuals rather than relying on broad assumptions about their work ethics or expectations. "Forty years ago, the new reality was that there was going to be a new mix of human beings in the workplace. Now, the new reality is that there is going to be a mix of humans and non-human entities in the workplace." —  James Rodgers Got a challenge growing your law practice? Email me at steve@fretzin.com with your toughest question, and I'll answer it live on the show—anonymously, just using your first name! Thank you to our Sponsors!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/Rainmakers Roundtable: https://www.fretzin.com/lawyer-coaching-and-training/peer-advisory-groups/ Episode References: Behind The Human with Marc Champagne: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-human-with-marc-champagne/id1342231432 About James Rodgers: Dr. James O. Rodgers, known as “The Diversity Coach,” has spent 35+ years pioneering diversity management as a core enterprise discipline. Recognized as the #1 thought leader in the field, his books Managing Differently and Diversity Training That Generates Real Change are used in MBA programs and corporate initiatives worldwide. By blending sound management principles with practical diversity strategies, he emphasizes simplicity, pragmatism, and sustainability. He also coaches C-suite executives and directs the Executive Academy of ITSMF, preparing leaders of color for a changing world. Connect with James Rodgers:  Website: http://jamesorodgers.com/Email: jora@thediversitycoach.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-O.-Rodgers/author/B001K7Y9WCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesorodgers/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/51680091/admin/dashboard/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.rodgers.14661261/ & https://www.facebook.com/epiphanythebooks/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Dawn Jordan Jones is the Brand & Communications Manager for the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF), an organization that works for barrier-free opportunities for Black technology leaders. She's also the CEO of 29Eleven Media, which helps businesses and ministries market their truth. Here, Dawn discusses the importance of inclusivity in tech and how faith-based organizations are adopting modern marketing and social media solutions. Key Takeaways:· How ministries are embracing social media· The importance of inclusivity in tech· Marketing challenges that ministries face in 2024 Episode Timeline:2:10 What's the most significant barrier to Black people entering senior levels in the tech world?3:00 The importance of learning soft skills to rise in the tech world5:00 Which strategies are effective at making tech more inclusive?7:00 The benefits of inclusivity in the workplace8:30 The most inspiring story to come out of ITSMF11:00 What if we had more organizations like ITSMF in the past?13:30 What types of challenges do ministries face in 2024?15:30 Bringing churches into the modern world through technology17:30 How churches are using social media to spread The Word19:10 The Marketing Your Truth for Businesses system This Episode's Guest: · Dawn Jordan Jones · Information Technology Senior Management Forum · Black Tech Execs Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us!· Join the conversation by leaving a comment!· Drop us a line at pr360@globalresultspr.com.· Follow Global Results Communications on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Takeaway points: - The Importance of Digital Transformation - Challenges and Pitfalls - Strategies for Success   Johann Botha is a renowned expert in digital capabilities and practical skills for problem-solving and organizational growth. He has authored/co-authored 17 books, including titles like VeriSM™ Unwrapped, EXIN Scrum Master & Product Manager handbook, Competing in a Digital Future, and COBIT 5 series. With almost 40 years of experience across industries and continents, he's been instrumental in successful organizational improvements, technical transformations, and business projects.   Johann's expertise spans Digital Transformation, Agile, Entrepreneurship, Customer Experience Management, DevOps, Leadership and Business Strategy.   He's received accolades from institutions like HDI and Thinkers360, including a Lifetime Achievement award from itSMF for his contributions to Service Management. Johann is the founder of getITright® and CEO of its Netherlands branch, an architect of Agile-ADapT, Chief Examiner for EXIN's Agile and Digital Transformation, and a lecturer at Nelson Mandela University. Holding academic qualifications in technology, social science, and business management, he's a Chartered IT Professional and mentors tech start-ups while working as a consultant, executive coach and teacher.   Get Your Free Ebook Copy Of Mike Handcock and Landi Jac's Entrepreneur X Factor: www.exfbook.com   www.worldwidebusinessintelligence.com We bring you worldwide business intelligence with heart, purpose and one goal. Your increased Prosperity, with greater Freedom and significant purpose.

How many times have we acted on impulse instead of letting thoughts "simmer" so we could use reasoning, patience, or logic. What has that type of behavior cost us in the long run? Join us as we discuss this type of behavior that we "ALL" are guilty of.Join my guests and ITSMF Power54 Leadership Academy Family (Carla Forte, Ethan Bingham and Jared Palmer) any myself (Bazz) as we discuss how letting thoughts simmer always taste better for the human spirit.By the way you can learn more about ITSMF here.Men Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Cedric Nash, “Your Millionaire Mentor”, is an entrepreneur and investor who educates, inspires and motivates wealth building in the African American Community. He is founder of The Black Wealth Summit annual event. He is author of forthcoming book (select preview arriving October 2022) Why Should White Guys Have All the Wealth? How You Can Become a Millionaire Starting from the Bottom and The Millionaire Money Moves Supplemental Investment Guide. In this episode, we discuss: * Financial mistakes that will prevent you from building wealth * 4 Reasons why Black Americans should strive for high net worth and how to determine which of the 6 levels of wealth you are striving for * How Black families can save money for future generations and build generational wealth * Why Cedric started the Black Wealth Summit * Lessons he learned building a multi-million dollar business Tune in! More about Cedric: An entrepreneur and investor since 1995, Nash founded Oakland Consulting Group, Inc. (OCG), an information technology consulting, software and staffing firm that has over 150 employees. He has been the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year award, Inc Magazine 100 fastest growing inner city firms, listed in the Inc 500/5000 fastest growing firms in the nation (three times), listed as a Black Enterprise Industrial 100 largest black owned businesses (three times), Washington Technology Fast 50, and the recipient of the ITSMF prestigious Beacon Award for entrepreneurs. Nash has experience investing in residential, vacation, multi-family, mixed use and commercial real estate. He has also invested in securities and private equity deals for the past 25 years.   Follow Cedric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MillionaireMoneyMoves/ Learn more about the Wealth Summit: https://blackwealthsummit.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/30tolifepod/support

James has practiced diversity management as an enterprise performance tool for over 35 years. In addition to his current role as an executive coach to C-Suite executives, Dr. Rodgers serves as Director of the Executive Academy of ITSMF (Information Technology Senior Management Forum). His mission is simple: to, “build leaders of color for a changing world.” Pound-for-pound, this might be the most value-packed episode we've done yet! Dr. Rodgers has a warm and easy demeanor that invites you in immediately, then he hits you with perfectly-distilled pearls of wisdom that will take you less than a minute to understand...and a lifetime to fully learn. :) We start with how he first realized he was a coach (mainly because that's what everyone called him naturally), and move on to his work through the ITSMF. We also touch on why it's so important for him to be "the right coach at the right time" for his clients, and how in his coaching he doesn't answer your questions so much as he "questions your answers". As we were signing off, I expressed how I didn't want to be greedy with his time...because I easily could've kept him on the line and talked for hours. His response was perfect, and I'll think of it every time I end a great conversation: "Let's be greedy again sometime." Be a little greedy today and do yourself the favor of getting to know Dr. Rodgers. You won't be sorry.   To learn more about James: https://jamesorodgers.com   To learn more about The Coffee with Coaches podcast, please visit: https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/  

Calling all Black leaders in tech! The Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) joins the Beyond The Business Suit podcast in diving deep into the development of Black leaders in technology with a powerful panel that includes Robert D. Scott, Dean of ITSMF's Global Institute...

In this episode, Akshay is joined by John Custy (HDI), David Wright (Service Desk Institute) and Rosemary Gurney (itSMF International) to talk about the benefits of joining a local, national or even an international ITSM industry network.This week's “shout-out” goes to Elina Pirjanti (Twitter @elt5u). Elina is well known not just for her day-job as a customer success advisor in the service management space, but also for her efforts in supporting and speaking at itSMF chapter events around the world.Visit www.AXELOS.com to find out more about our best practice guidance.Follow us on Social Media:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/4999764Facebook: www.facebook.com/AXELOSGBPTwitter: twitter.com/axelos_gbpYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/AXELOSBestPractice

Amy C. Waninger welcomes Angela V. Harris to the show, an innovative leader and change agent who seeks to inspire a positive shift toward greater diversity and inclusion in technology. She has over 20 years of experience as an IT Professional in the healthcare, insurance, and tech industries and currently works as a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft. Learn more about Angela by clicking the links in the show notes! Check out Angela's personal website. http://bit.ly/38Bp3DB You can connect with Angela on LinkedIn and Twitter. https://bit.ly/3cqeog9 https://bit.ly/3vieAGZ Learn more about ITSMF on their website. http://bit.ly/2OuU19N  Find out more about Lead at Any Level on their website. http://bit.ly/2lPvOMM Interested in booking a suitability call with Tristan? Find out more: https://bit.ly/35WCQSV

Heiko Maneth ist seit eingen Wochen neuer Vorstandsvorsitzender des itSMF e.V. - ich spreche heute mit ihm über die Zukunft des Vereins.

Viola Maxwell-Thompson—a highly recognized thought-leader in business transformation, process re-engineering and corporate diversity—serves as executive director of Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF), a national non-profit membership organization for IT executives of color at Fortune 500 global companies. Founded in 1996, ITSMF's mission is to prepare the next generation of African-American IT leaders for the C-suite.  Ms. Thompson is a former vice president and partner with Ernst & Young, LLC's Management Consulting Practice in Chicago and Atlanta, where she specialized in organizational development and technology deployment during her 17-year tenure. Since taking ITSMF's helm in 2004, she has drawn on her vast expertise to transition ITSMF from a 55-member organization into a prominent professional development organization with an annual budget of $1 million and corporate sponsorship of $650,000. As part of a recent rebranding initiative for ITSMF, Ms. Thompson created and launched “The Leadership Academy,” a comprehensive career advancement program that focuses on business acumen, political savvy and effective leadership for mid-level IT managers through senior vice presidents. She also has upgraded the seminars offered at ITSMF's quarterly educational symposiums and implemented the annual “IT Executive Achievement Awards” to honor industry leaders who have advanced in the field of IT, while demonstrating proactive leadership in diversity initiatives.  Ms. Thompson is often featured in the media for her expertise in diversity and the retention of executives; work-life balance issues; and career management as a female executive of color. Her insights have been featured in numerous industry including CIO Insight, IT Management Consulting, Black Enterprise Magazine, Diversity Careers Magazine and Comcast's NewsMaker Segment.

After a successful podcast with by Viola Thompson and Robert Scott from the ITSMF team, we caught up with Errika Mallett, Vice President of Member Services & External Affairs for the ITSMF, as she provided us updates on their current efforts. Share your thoughts on this podcast in the comment box below.

Welcome to the North America CR Radio. We have with us Viola Thompson & Robert Scott, members of the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF), discussing their plans for May and how ITSMF has evolved over the years. Share your thoughts with us.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 418 features our interview with Larry Cooper.  Larry and I talked about his project, The Agility Series.  The series is providing the community an understanding of how Agile is applied and how practitioners are interpreting practices and principles. Reminder: Schedule Change for Vacation, Travel and Holiday Last week I was in Sweden for the  Øredev conference with a day of sightseeing thrown in. New listeners joining from the conference: WELCOME. The trip was great, and the conference was awesome and mind-expanding.  I will publish a review soon.  Brazil and “Métricas 2016” is next followed immediately by the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.  This is the long way of saying that I will be publishing on an every other week basis through November 27th.  We will be back to weekly posting in December.   Larry Cooper’s BioLarry Cooper is a Project Executive in the public and private sectors in Canada and the USA and holds over 20 industry certifications in Agile, Project Management, and ITIL. His books include “Agile Value Delivery: Beyond the Numbers” (which was endorsed by a co-author of the Agile Manifesto) as well as the “The Agility Series” to be published over the next year or two. He was also the Mentor for “PRINCE2 Agile” published by AXELOS. Larry has  been an invited speaker at numerous conferences and symposia for the PMI, BAWorld, and the itSMF. He has presented global webinars with BrightTalk and ProjectManagement.com and authored more than  30 courses including an Agile-oriented curriculum that is sold directly to training companies in Canada and the USA. The first two book in the Agility Series on  Organizational Agility and Leadership Agility are  available for free download at www.mplaza.ca as is The Adaptive Strategy Framework Guide. You can join the adventure with the rest of the Wisdom Council for the Agility through their LinkedIn group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8539263 Re-Read Saturday News The read/re-read of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (published by Jossey-Bass) continues on the Blog.  Lencioni’s model of team dysfunctions (we get through most of it this week) is illustrated through a set of crises used to illustrate the common problems that make teams into dysfunctional collections of individuals. The current entry features the sections titled Film Noir and Application.   Visit the Software Process and Measurement Cast blog to participate in this and previous re-reads. Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 419 will feature four essays.  Essays from Kim Pries, Jon M Quigley, Gene Hughson and one from The SPaMCAST will be featured. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: “This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

From the floor of SITS16, Rebecca Beach meets with the "Old fogies" of ITSM and Ollie O'Donohue of SDI to talk events, vendors and ITSM

Ein Rückblick auf den itSMF Jahreskongress 2015. Meine Gedanken zur vorgestellten Strategie des itSMF für 2016 und über den Gewinner des Projektawards.

In this podcast Martin Thompson talks with Colm O'Shea and Vawns Murphy from itSMF Ireland about their upcoming conference on the 8th October 2015. https://www.itsmf.ie/itsmf/conference Image credit http://hdwpics.com/keep-moving-forward-quotes-disney-cqduvz8l-hdw2867319

Ich blicke zurück auf den itSMF-Jahreskongress als Highlight des Jahres für uns Menschen im IT-Service-Management. Es gab eine ganze Reihe von Lichtblicken, neben wirklich tiefen Abgründen. Eines der größten Probleme aus meiner Sicht ist die Lethargie, mit der wir in einer Situation verweilen, die weder für die Serviceerbringer noch die -konsumenten zufriedenstellend ist. Im zweiten Teil des Podcast möchte ich Dir mit vier internationalen Initiativen Anregungen geben, dass es auch anders geht.

Der itSMF Deutschland e.V. lädt nach Karlsruhe in die IT(SM) Fabrik ein. Der itSMF Jahreskongress ist die größte herstellerunabhängige ITSM Veranstaltung in Deutschland. Ich spreche mit dem Geschäftsführer des itSMF Deutschland e.V. über den Kongress, das ITIL Manifesto und die zukünftige Ausrichtung des itSMF e.V.Du erfährst in dem Interview auch, wie Jürgen Dierlamm als Rechtsanwalt zum IT-Servicemanagement gekommen ist.

Dwayne Melancon, CTO of Tripwire, has an interesting idea: turn your team into gamers, let them build their internal images and support that vision. This isn't the type of thing you'd expect to hear at a security conference. In this short conversation, I talk with Dwayne about how to implement employee game theory within your project team. About Dwayne Melancon I was a contributor to both the Visible Ops Handbook and Visible Ops Security Handbook, working with authors Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford. As part of this effort, I have worked as a researcher with Carnegie Mellon’s SEI, the University of Florida, and the IT Process Institute in their studies and benchmarking of IT best practices. I work with numerous corporations around the world on IT service management improvement and IT security, and have teamed with the Institute of Internal Auditors in its pursuit of Generally Accepted IT Principles. As a frequent, highly-rated speaker at national and regional itSMF, ISACA, ISSA, IIA and other industry events, I present on how to achieve world-class IT results. Using a framework of essential IT controls, I provide operations, security, and audit audiences with prescriptive steps they can take to improve IT change policies, procedures and systems.

Join Anna Banguilan as she talks with Yvonne Oswald PhD, award winning, best-selling author of Every Word has Power. Yvonne is at the leading edge of the development field of Human Behavioral Technology. A council member of the Chamber of Chartered Behavioral Scientists International, Sri Lanka, Dr Yvonne was voted a 2010 Woman of Influence and Inspiration by the Government of Ontario. She is a renowned and respected International Keynote Speaker and Communications Trainer, and a Master Trainer of NLP and Hypnosis. Her US national Awards include the Most Unique Contribution to the Field of Clinical Hypnosis (2012) for her work with changing self-talk. She has an outstanding reputation for her exciting, innovative, fun and interactive seminars. A British born, qualified teacher with 20+ years' experience, Yvonne helps every audience (live, radio/television) clear issues and quantum leap their personal growth and life choices. Her bestselling book, now in ten languages, was published by Atria/Beyond Words, who brought you The Secret. Corporate: Corporate clients include IBM, ITSMF, Rogers TV, Toronto School Board, Canadian Hotel Marketing and Sales Assn, Women's College Hospital, Remax Real Estate, Spelling Bee of Canada, Toronto Police Services, University of California, Ontario Dentist's Assn. and IMIA at Harvard University. More on Yvonne please visit: www.globalwelcome.com   www.universalenergyradio.com facebook.com/universalenergyradio

Viola Maxwell-Thompson, Executive Director, Info Tech Sr. Management Forum (ITSMF)

Yvonne Oswald is a National U.S. award winning pioneer in the field of personal growth. Voted a 2010 Woman of Influence and Inspiration by the Ministry of Government Services, Ontario, and Chair of the Board of Toronto Youth Day, she is a renowned and respected Communications Trainer and Keynote Speaker, a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and a Master Practitioner of NLP. Nominated for the COVR Visionary award for her unique CD “Mind Magic”; her way to release negative emotions and limiting beliefs in less than a minute, she has an outstanding reputation for her exciting, innovative and interactive seminars. A British born, qualified teacher with 20+ years’ experience, Yvonne helps every audience (live, radio/television) clear issues and quantum leap their personal growth and life choices. Her best selling book, “Every Word has Power” was published by Atria/Beyond Words, who brought you The Secret. Media: A regular on local radio and TV in Toronto, Yvonne has also appeared on AM Northwest USA, Channel 11, Eye on Toronto, City TV, The Steven and Chris Show, Canadian Business News Network, Women’s Television Network, Global News, MTV and CFRB, AM640 and CBC Radio, as well as weekly US Radio shows. Print articles include Martha Stewart’s Body and Soul, (LA), New Way Wellness magazine, Great Health magazine, Bodhi Tree’s “Evolve” Magazine, T &D and the Globe and Mail. Corporate clients include IBM, Boeing, ITSMF, Rogers TV, Toronto School Board, Toronto Science Centre, Ontario Dentists’ Association, Women’s College Hospital, Remax Real Estate, Spelling Bee  of Canada, Toronto Police Services and California State University.  www.globalwelcome.com

itSMF UK are the founding Chapter of the IT Service Management Forum. itSMF UK is the independent and internationally recognised forum for IT Service Management professionals. Podcast 1 In this podcast we speak to the chief executive of itSMF UK Ben Clacy who introduces us to the new global initiative PRISM.

itSMF UK are the founding Chapter of the IT Service Management Forum. itSMF UK is the independent and internationally recognised forum for IT Service Management professionals. Podcast 2 In this podcast we speak to Matthew Burrows the president of the institute of service management and get his take on the launch of the new global initiative PRISM.