ga wlc panel discussion

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Georgia Womens Legislative Caucus

Powerful Womens Panel

November 14, 2015

Presented by: Suzanne E. Burks

President, The Burks Companies, Inc.

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Panel Discussion Topics

What are the most important skills or attributes needed in todays business world?

Do women need skills different from men? If so, what?

What do you feel government officials are missing?

What does government need to do better or differently?

What do we need to do to help our youth be better citizens, better employees, to be better prepared to be the leaders we need for the next generation?

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Most Important Skills

The skill of self-awareness Striving to understand oneself, so you can

become all you can be

Investing in oneself and continuously seek knowledge

The skill of business acumenand then some Acquiring a comprehensive understanding the

business and competitive landscape

Ability to navigate through the organizational politics

The skill of relationship buildingrelations rule! Building professional relationships on mutual

trust and respect

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Most Important SkillsContd

The ability to create an inspired culture Creating a culture of inspiration and motivation

influences others to perform at their best Championing ideas or plans of action that they

believe in Creating a system of shared passion and

commitment fostering an environment that breeds, talent, growth, development and creativity

The skill of agility and adaptability Adapting to change and demonstrating a

willingness to manage change, handle unexpected demands and be ready to pivot at any moment

Maneuvering through changes while adhering to ethical responsibilities that come with leadership

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Most Important Attributes/Traits

Assertiveness Straight-forward/Persuasive Communication Style

Abstract Reasoning Strength in recognizing patterns in data and solving

problems

Results/Action-Oriented Operates with a sense of urgency/intentionality

Healthy and Energetic Models healthly habits and brings energy to the

workplace

Competitiveness and Risk-Taking Does not rely on favors; they earn respect and believe

serving others influences their advancement

Smart women take risks!

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Opportunity in everything and

everyone

Give ideas life Inspire others Natural leaders

Opportunity to cultivate purposeful, genuine and meaning relationships

Facilitate people,

resources and relationships

Identify areas to consolidate, organize and

strengthen business outcomes

Opportunity to navigate and test

ideas

Sow seeds in most fertile ground

Inherently discover missed opportunities Gracious and generous opening doors for one

another

Opportunity to give to others, community

Live lives through causes

that advance and accelerate societal needs Cultivate innovation and

initiative Wired to survive and

thrive in changing times

Experts

Natural Givers

Relationship Specialist

Networking Professional

Womens Sustainable Advantage Over Men Opportunity Management

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Government Needs to Understand How Business Analyzes Environmental Factors*

*Source: PEST analysis, introduced nearly 50 years ago by Harvard Business School professor Francis Aguilar (with the acronym ESTP), has served as a strong, practical taxonomy for analyzing the macro-environmental factors affecting business.1

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Preparing 21st Century Youth to Engage in a Global Society

The Four Cs Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

All students, not just gifted students Communication

Expressing thoughts clearly, crisply articulating coherent instructions, motivating others through powerful speech

Collaboration It is essential and inherent in the

nature of how work is accomplished in our civic and workforce lives

Creativity and Innovation This is no longer secondary in our

national curriculum. Today, creativity and innovation are key drivers in the global economy.

Promote Global Competence Through Public Policy Redefining standards and high school

graduation requirements to include global competence

Increase the capacity of educators to teach about the world

Making world languages a core part of the curriculum

Provide greater opportunity for students to connect worldwide

Globally competent youth are able to do the following:

Investigate the world beyond their immediate environment

Recognize perspectives, others and their own

Communicate ideas effectively with diverse audiences

Take action to improve conditions

Source: National Education Association and Council of Chief State School Officers

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Women Leaders Hold the Pieces to Change the World

You can and should set your own limits and clearly articulate them. This takes courage, but it is also liberating and empowering, and often earns you new respect. Rosalind Brewer, President and CEO of Sams Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc

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Suzanne E. Burks PH: 404-200-6386 Email: seburks@theburkscompanies.com Website: www.theburkscompanies.com