Global Inclusion and Diversity Office Q1 2010 Newsletter
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Shelly Carlin receives honor from National Diversity Council Recognition places her among 2010’s ‘Most Powerful & Influential Women in Illinois’ The National Diversity Council honored Shelly Carlin, senior vice president of Human Resources, as one of the Most Powerful & Influential Women in Illinois for 2010. Shelly was one of 18 women leaders recognized on 25 March.
“As a global company, we not only embrace and value diverse individuals, opinions, cultures and abilities, but also actively seek them. It is the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees that enable Motorola to pioneer so many innovative products and technologies.”
During the awards ceremony, Shelly spoke to attendees about the importance of inclusion and diversity at Motorola and in the business world. “In the business world, our fundamental challenge is to create an environment where all employees can freely contribute their skills and talent toward driving business results, without the distraction of wondering if they are respected or if their contributions are valued,” Shelly said in her acceptance remarks. “At Motorola, we are actively examining these ideas and are embarking upon a re-evaluation of what inclusion and diversity really mean for us in the coming decades, especially as we prepare to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies in the first quarter of 2011. As we step back and chart our course for the coming years, one thing is clear. Our emphasis in the future will be less on the diversity of our workforce and more on the diversity of thoughts, ideas and
Experience Inclusion:
Workplace. Marketplace. Workforce.
Greg Brown
Co-CEO, Motorola CEO, Enterprise Mobility Solutions and Networks
skills. And all of us, as women leaders, are in a unique position to champion this kind of diversity within our own organizations.” Shelly joined Motorola in 2008 as corporate vice president, Global Rewards, and added HR Shared Services to her responsibilities in 2009. Her recent promotion increased her worldwide responsibilities to ... continued on next page
“When I think about diversity, I think of a stimulating and impassioned dialogue among people with varying backgrounds, distinct opinions and strong belief systems where viewpoints are openly challenged in what I would depict as a battle of ideas. Ultimately, this exercise culminates in the development of innovative products and experiences for our diverse customers.” Sanjay Jha
Co-CEO, Motorola CEO, Mobile Devices and Home
Experience Inclusion: Workplace. Marketplace. Workforce.