Jody L. Speier Dietz, MILR, LCCP - Engagement Architect And Talent Maven

Experience

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  Eastman Kodak Company

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Director of Learning and Development - Health Imaging

  “Shifting mindsets, providing tools and building skills to empower individuals and leaders to adapt to and embrace change.”Appointed global director of employee development for a profitable $ 2.2M business. Co-designed “Shift Happens…We’re Ready”, an interactive change leadership program. Instituted the Learning Applications Model and initiated the concept of “Listening-Learning-Leveraging" to reinforce this model. Implemented Health Imaging’s cultural integration strategy to support the acquisition of the Imation Medical Imaging Business.• Designed “Facilitator Certification Training” to deploy “Shift Happens…We’re Ready” in 4 languages to 2000 employees across the worldwide business. • Documented global organizational development metrics which were tracked by the Worldwide Employee Development Advisory Board.• 50% of reported individual development actions included applied learnings.• Simplified and improved the quality of voice mail communications by deploying the “Say What?” campaign across the global Health Imaging business.• Led the Communications Advisory Board.• Participated on the Acquisition Team which integrated Imation into the HI Business and led the change management and culture initiatives to support this transition.• Developed and led the execution of the strategic plan to drive the corporate expectation of 40 hours of training and development per Health Imaging employee in a year. This included the tracking and reporting vehicles. Introduced the requirement of 20 hours of applied learning to Health Imaging and Kodak. Show less

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  Eastman Kodak Company

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2012

  "Assessing and developing leaders, creating a culture of healthy debate and engagement."Enhanced Development and Guided Experiences (EDGE) Program Manager; 10 month targeted global/virtual pre-executive development program; @ 85 participants, faculty are senior executives. Sub-teams facilitated by EDGE coordinators.• Kodak’s EDGE program was recognized as a 2012 finalist for Corporate University’s Leadership Excellence & Innovation Award• 50% of promotions to executive positions were EDGE alumni ; 98% of EDGE participants rated the program as a valuable use of their time. • Partnered with IT to leverage WebEx & Tandberg to administer & record EDGE.• Integrated self-study, small group, large group & applied learning components into the EDGE curriculum. MyKodak Survey Manager - Global employee pulse survey, administered quarterly to assess engagement. • Results are reviewed in family groups to drive accountability and action planning• Developed Kodak’s “Say-Stay-Strive” Employee Engagement Strategy. • Established Engagers Team, a global/virtual team of business, functional & regional leaders who collaboratively created best-in-class engagement resources. Kodak 360 Leadership Assessment Manager - Developmental assessment of Kodak's leadership imperatives. Available to all leaders, required of executives every 2 years. Results are integrated into individual development plans.• Maintained an excellent partnership with Kenexa, Kodak’s 360 Leadership Assessment vendor.• Facilitated the global 360 Coordinator Network who gained efficiencies by leveraging shared tools. • Standardized corporate implementation of Kodak’s 360 process, feedback reporting & ongoing communications.Leadership Capability Framework: Co-developed this hierarchical, tiered model that frames 3 leadership capability areas: Communications, Change Management & Engagement. Show less Co-created Kodak’s Frontline Leadership Excellence System, a worldwide supervisory capability development approach. Introduced a comprehensive Feedback and Coaching Resource Guide. Managed Kodak’s Marketing Capability Development System.> Established Kodak’s Frontline Leadership 360 Assessment in which 5000 supervisors participated. Coordinated translation of the survey and support resources into 10 languages. Tracked leadership development through implementation of a follow-up assessment to 1500 supervisors.> Partnered with Learning and Development Managers to formulate regional and organizational leadership development strategies.> Collaborated with North Carolina State University to launch an on-line eCommerce program for leaders> Executive Assistant to Worldwide Learning and Development Director> Marketing Curriculum Manager Show less

  • Global Development Program Manager

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  • Leadership and Development Consultant

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2006
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  Hillside Family of Agencies

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Manager, Organization Development and Learning

  "We coined the tag line 'rightFIT' and 'rightSTART' to define the 'New Employee Experience'. Our goal was to Find Incredible Talent and get them off to the Right Start."ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Co-designed, developed and implemented the “New Employee Experience” (NEE), from job posting and application through the first 120 days, to effectively prepare and engage new employees for their roles. Applied the ADDIE Model (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate) to produce training including HFA Overview, Philosophy of Service, Professional Competencies and Understanding Substance Use and Abuse. Project managed the development and launch of Supporting Positive Outcomes, a self-directed on-line repository of videos, websites and reference materials that replaced 2 days of classroom training. ACOMPLISHMENTS:• Developed facilitator guides, participant and training materials, and train-the-trainer sessions.• Introduced the concepts of rightFIT and rightSTART and created tools, resources and processes to support the NEE.• Designed, launched and managed two New Employee Experience Surveys, for new hires and their direct supervisors; including data analysis and communications.• Created and introduced; the rightSTART Buddy Process complete with selection criteria, a buddy guide and FAQs.• Introduced and integrated an Applied Learning Model and tools to HFA Fundamentals training. Launched three sets of On-the-Job Skill Practice Tools comprised of planning, reflection and debrief templates.• Researched and benchmarked best-in-class New Supervisor Development Curricula and created Hillside’s New Supervisor Development Continuum.• Established and led the virtual and agency-wide team New Employee Experience Advisory Board • Collaborated with subject matter experts, partnered with teammates and solicited input from service recipients and employees to design learning and development programs.• Designed the high potential Pillar Program. Show less

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  Temple Beth El Rochester

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Director Of Education

  "Making a difference in the lives of Jewish youth through education, ritual practice, tradition, and building a connection to Israel."ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Hired, supervised, and mentored team of faculty, staff, and advisors. Provided coaching and feedback through informal discussion, observations and formal performance reviews. Established strategic educational goals, assessed and developed curriculum, and defined learning objectives. Collaborated with Education Directors to identify emerging trends, leverage best practices, design and implement joint programs, and recommend breakthrough approaches to learning.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Supervised 20 direct reports and conducted formal performance reviews which included self-assessments.• Introduced an on-line job application and formal hiring process.• Launched a Zoom class and hired an instructor based in Boston, MA.• Increased the number and improved the quality of aides for special needs students through referrals.• Created an on-line progress report template enabling teachers to provide feedback twice a year.• Partnered with the National Museum of American Jewish History and another Education Director to create an inter-school experiential learning program for teens. Show less

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  Rochester Midland Corporation

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  Organizational Development and Learning Consultant

  "Solving Problems for people who believe that effective hygiene solutions and sustainable technologies are critical to the health and safety of people and the planet."- Created learning paths, learning profiles, making the new learning management system operational and integrating it with the ADP tool- Led the LMS integration project team, designed, implemented and evaluated the pilot, and developed, and implemented the corporate-wide launch including communications and FAQs. Designed new hire, all employee, and leadership curricula. Co-created and co-facilitated "Leading Virtual Meetings" virtual trainingElevate RochesterAugust 2020 - Present"Promoting and supporting ethical cultures in the Greater Rochester Business community."- Member of the Strategy Team and Board for Directors. Share the knowledge, skills and experiences I have acquired working in a large profit organization and multiple non-profit organizations with the diverse teams of thought leaders and community activists. - Together we host and sponsor a variety of educational programs and events, including the annual Ethie Award, an award that honors companies who have high ethical standards for business.Jump-Starting Rochester (JSR)March 2020-Present"Making Rochester the #1 technology hub in the USA."-Member of the JSR Steering Committee. Collaborate with leaders across industries, institutions of higher education, profit and non-profit organizations to develop and implement strategies to lead this initiative. - Member of the JSR Disrupt HR Roc Circle. Share ideas, expertise, and passion regarding innovative approaches to attracting, hiring, development, engaging and retaining exceptional talent. Show less

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  HR Works

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2021

  Organizational Development and Learning Consultant

  Conducted a situational needs analysis and made recommendations for the redesign of the onboarding process for the Outsourced Benefits and Leave Administration Department.

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  CooperVision

  Nov 2021 - now

  Organizational Development Business Partner