HONORARY MENTION - INNOVATION AWARDS
Using Data to Drive Business Results diversity and inclusion as a key business imperative.
First Horizon National Corp. (First Tennessee) Innovation Diversity + Affinity = Inclusion CEO D. Bryan Jordan Headquarters Memphis, Tennessee Website firsthorizon.com
First Horizon National Corp. recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion. As its customers and communities continue to become more diverse, the company is reinforcing the significance of
The company’s combined diversity and inclusion strategy for workforce, workplace and marketplace centers around a simple equation: Diversity + Affinity = Inclusion. It focuses on people’s inward similarities as opposed to outward differences. To better help its leaders understand the diversity of their teams and customers, the company partners with technology experts to provide reporting, data analytics and insights for making better business decisions. Key highlights for 2016 include diversity staffing maps, a new supplier diversity database, increased engagement with executive leaders, customer roundtables, and an
enhanced recruiting process being developed to help hiring managers diversify external sources for talent. Executive leaders use diversity staffing maps to create transparency and awareness of team diversity, hiring trends and promotions. The maps are used to create talent pipeline reports and development plans. They also display marketplace diversity to ensure the diversity of teams reflect the marketplace. These map insights have led to hiring of more diverse staff in key customer facing roles and to the acquisition of diverse customers resulting in annual revenues exceeding $500K in 2016. To foster affinity and connections among diverse associates, First Horizon also leverages existing platforms like its nationally recognized Emerging Leaders Program, Employee Resource Groups and its Mentoring Program. PDJ
ADVANCING WOMEN IN THE LAW FordHarrison LLP Innovation Women Leaders Forum CEO Lash Harrison Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia Website fordharrison.com
FordHarrison LLP believes in advancing women in the law. At the firm, 36 percent of partners are women, and it stands proud that female lawyers occupy every area of its leadership - practice leaders, office managing partners and its governing Executive Committee.
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It’s Women Leaders Forum (WLF) is an example of a commitment to promotion and support of women and is a critical component to the firms’ overall success. The forum grew from partner and client desires to develop, encourage and empower executive women to reach their fullest professional potential. FordHarrison invited 41 executive women to the 2016 forum where they explored “Three P’s for C-Suite Success: Self-Promotion, Executive Presence, and Strategic Partnership.” Renowned career coach/motivational speaker Debbie Henry facilitated the program and it was held at an intimate retreat setting, allowing the participants to forego technology and reflect on current issues facing women.
Participants grappled with ongoing issues facing executive women – finessing self-promotion, insuring executive presence with grace and vision, and developing strategic partnerships through alliances. Several key moments resonated with participants, including small group breakouts to develop goals. The three-member groups shared personal goals, challenges, risks and the “ask” necessary for success. Through open dialogue, WLF evidences FordHarrison’s goal to support women in pursuit of excellence. The firm believes the annual location of the forum is key; insuring a relaxed setting, individual reflection, professional development and networking. PDJ