What is I-O?

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business, including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational development, performance, and work-life balance.

Module 3: Attracting and Retaining Diverse Talent

Session Title:  Diversity Implications for Development and Retention of Senior Level and High Potential Leaders: Learnings and Innovations

Dana McDonald-Mann

Wachovia Corporation

This presentation will discuss the philosophical approach to diversity and organizational development at Wachovia over the last 10 years.  In particular, current efforts to integrate diversity interventions into leadership development solutions for senior level, high potential white women and men and women of color.  The goal of this work is to leverage and retain leadership talent.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a high level knowledge of best practice diversity interventions in a large corporate setting.
• Understand the implications of diversity awareness and intervention for executive development.
• Discuss the future goals for developing high potential leaders across diverse groups.