Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a United States aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Lockheed Martin employs 140,000 people worldwide. Robert J. Stevens is the current Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
Lockheed Martin is among the very largest defense contractors in the world, and in 2008 70% of Lockheed Martin's revenues came from military sales.[1]
The company has received the Collier Trophy twice - in 2001 for being part of developing the X-35/F-35B LiftFan Propulsion System,[2][3][4] and again in 2006 for leading the team that developed the F-22 Raptor fighter jet.
Who we visited: Linden Gooden, Executive VP of Information Systems & Global Solutions; Richard Johnson, VP Chief Technology Officer; Thomas Oles, VP Business Development ;Shan Cooper, VP Human Resources
Who from EF visited: me (Australia), Shen Bing (China), Matha Rivera (Mexico), Aysegul Ildeniz (Turkey)
Key learnings:
Discussed leadership model that has resulted in 3 of of 4 business unit operational managers as women in a male dominated industry. Emphasis on integrity, ethics and opportunity across full spectrum of leadership: 1)Share the vision 2) Energise the team 3)Build effective relationships (customers & CSR), 4) focus on performance & results. 30% female staff, 15% minority staff. Mandatory female and minority representation at job interview which feeds the pipeline of talent and has proven successful over 10 years.
Corporate Social responsibility funded by $100m pre tax profit each year, focus on employee volunteerism, school education of maths & sciences, sponsorship at universities.
Personal tips from Linda's success - create an internal and external brand for self in company & industry - participation on boards etc.
it sort of looks like you're wearing a football scarf x
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