NextGen Leadership Oklahoma - 2016 Retreat Report
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The document outlines the NextGen Leadership initiative in Oklahoma, which aims to engage and empower young leaders through various conferences, retreats, and recognition programs. It emphasizes the importance of addressing key issues such as education reform, economic opportunity, and urban-rural integration to attract and retain millennials in the state. The report presents a vision for a transformational Oklahoma that prioritizes inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration among generations.
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N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A
CHANGE
Inclusive
educational
reform
collaboration
DIVERSE
respect
BALANCE
UNITY
Rich
Culture
INNOVATION
ECONOMY
Entrepreneurship
ENVIRONMENT
Life
Stylefamily
What Matters
to Millennials?
As one of our discussion teams stated during the summary section of our deliberations,
When we think of Oklahoma, we think of change. Everyone wants to have a
pendulum swing, but what we really need more of is balance: how we can take
the established generation and the up and coming generation and bring them
together. [Note: indented text is verbatim quotes from the group summaries.]
And another group commented,
Our team believes that in order to keep Millennials in Oklahoma we need to
unify as a state to make an effort to be progressive and inclusive, which would
change the current perception of Oklahoma.
The prominent words in our word cloud would include change, inclusive,
educational reform, collaboration, diverse, respect, balance, unity, innovation,
entrepreneurship, economy, rich culture, life style, and family.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/nextgen2016retreatreport-161019113400/85/NextGen-Leadership-Oklahoma-2016-Retreat-Report-7-320.jpg)
NextGen Leadership Oklahoma - 2016 Retreat Report
- 1. 1 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A WHAT IF? &WHY NOT? DREAM IT, DARE IT, DO IT.A report A Millennial Vision for a Transformational Oklahoma
- 2. RECOGNIZING AND ENGAGING YOUNG OKLAHOMA LEADERS TO CONNECT AND CREATE THE NEXTGEN OKLAHOMA. TWO-DAY LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE CONFERENCES Network with thought leaders, innovators, andpolicy makers to promote new ideas and bold action to improve Oklahoma ONE-DAY LEADERSHIP TALENT-BUILDING EXPERIENCES Presented strategically around Oklahoma to encourage maximum participation and connect young leaders in your area ANNUAL NEXTGEN UNDER 30 RECOGNITION DINNER AND CEREMONY oklahoma underLEADERSHIP oklahoma under oklahoma under oklahoma under You are cordially invited to NEXTGENUNDER30 Alumni Reception for NextGen Under 30 Alumni, Friends & Guests Thursday, May 5th, 2016 - 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. 4:30: Shaping the Next Decade Policy & Politics with the State Chamber, Bradley W. Krieger, State Chamber Chairman 5:30: Cocktail Networking Reception Guest Speaker Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb Gaillardia Country Club 5300 Gaillardia Boulevard Oklahoma City, Oklahoma RSVP by Thursday, April 28th by replying to swiftdon2@cox.net Have a say about the future of your Oklahoma. DREAMIT,DAREIT,DOIT. LEADING THE MILLENNIAL TRANSFORMATION IN OKLAHOMA LEADERSHIP RETREAT JULY 29-30, 2016 For young professionals of all ages 2 days at the Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center in Sulphur, OK Featured presenter Mike Knopp, Executive Director Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation. Small group conversations with five Oklahoma executives who led transformations! Find YOUR leader voice! oklahoma under REGISTER NOW nextgenunder30.com/retreat All inclusive $249 (double occupancy) $279 (single occupancy) Limit 50 persons at the resort hotel Presented By: ANNUAL DAY AT THE STATE CAPITAL ANNUAL NEXTGEN ALUMNI RECEPTION Informal networking with past NextGen Under 30 classes
- 3. 1 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A OKonmagazine The big dream: To make Oklahoma the state of choice for Millennials and future generations. Presented by NextGen Leadership-Oklahoma OKnStyle Publishing, LLC Don Swift, Publisher 6465 Avondale R. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Written by Garland McWatters INPowered2 LEAD, Inc. Tulsa, OK www.inpoweredtolead.com Copyright 息 2016, OKnStyle Publishing, LLC, All Rights Reserved
- 4. 2 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A oklahoma underLEADERSHIP oklahoma under Background NextGen Leadership-Oklahoma is a leadership engagement and recognition project encouraging the states next generation of leaders to be involved now. The NextGen Under 30 recognition program is a centerpiece of the project. Since 2011 NextGen Under 30 has recognized 197 young leaders, primarily in central Oklahoma, who have had an impact in their workplaces and communities. In 2016, NextGen Under 30 launched its most ambitions recognition effort, going statewide. This effort generated an unprecedented number of nominations in 16 categories of business, industry, education, not-for-profits, and government. The result: a panel of judges selected 296 young leaders as exemplary by distinguishing themselves for their contributions to their communities and workplaces. This testifies to the scope and depth of young leadership talent in Oklahoma. We want them to stay, prosper, and contribute to a vibrant future. In the spring of 2016, NextGen Leadership-Oklahoma sent out a call to young leaders around the state offering a retreat experience to meet executives who are making a transformational difference in Oklahoma and to discuss their ideas of what Oklahoma should be focusing on going forward to make it the state of choice for Millennials. This group met July 29-30, at the Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center near Sulphur, OK. Their names are listed in the acknowledgements. This is their report.
- 5. 3 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A MILLENNIALS born 1981-1997 23% 30% TOTAL POPULATION VOTING AGE POPULATION PRIMARY WORKING AGE Hear our voice We are Millennials, and we are here. We want to create our future, not just inherit it. We want to engage, to make a difference, and to do it now. We didnt pick the label for our generation, and its somewhat artificial, because we are not a one-size-fits-all group. However, we know those who analyze demographics need labels, so well go along. We, Millennials (a.k.a. Generation Y, or Gen Y), were born between 1981 and 19971 . Nationally, we make up approximately 23 percent of the total population, 30 percent of the voting age population, and 38 percent of the primary working age population2 . As a total cohort group, there are more of us than the Baby Boomer generation that is entering retirement years. And we are twice the size of the generation before usGen X. In 2014, we Millennials were 28% of Oklahomas population, ranking it 12th in the U.S. for Millennials.3 We make up 23.9% and 22.8% of the population in Oklahoma City and Tulsa respectively.4 MILLENNIALS born between 1981-1997 MILLENNIALS born 1981-1997 23% 30% 38% TOTAL POPULATION VOTING AGE POPULATION PRIMARY WORKING AGE POPULATION MILLENNIALS born 1981-1997 23% 30% 38% TOTAL POPULATION VOTING AGE POPULATION PRIMARY WORKING AGE POPULATION
- 6. 4 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Why listen to Millennials? Every state is competing for Millennials. Oklahoma is no exception. They need to pay attention to our priorities and issues as part of their overall strategic planning. We are not the majority of CEOs and business leaders, but we will be someday. While they are usually the ones leading think tanks, strategic planning sessions, and policymaking groups, we have something to say about those discussions and the direction of policy. Our future is at stake, and we are one of the largest stakeholder groups. We realize others are talking seriously about many issues affecting Oklahoma, but we havent been present at the table. What we value and the way we see our future might be different from the focus of those planning sessions; so, listen up. We realize there is much more to the conversation than what we had time to discuss at the Dream It, Dare It, Do It retreat. But we wanted to dream together. We asked, What if, and why not? How? is for another day. We offer these thoughts and ideas fully realizing that this is not the end of the discussion, but maybe, it is the beginning of many more like it involving many more like us.
- 7. 5 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A CHANGE Inclusive educational reform collaboration DIVERSE respect BALANCE UNITY Rich Culture INNOVATION ECONOMY Entrepreneurship ENVIRONMENT Life Stylefamily What Matters to Millennials? As one of our discussion teams stated during the summary section of our deliberations, When we think of Oklahoma, we think of change. Everyone wants to have a pendulum swing, but what we really need more of is balance: how we can take the established generation and the up and coming generation and bring them together. [Note: indented text is verbatim quotes from the group summaries.] And another group commented, Our team believes that in order to keep Millennials in Oklahoma we need to unify as a state to make an effort to be progressive and inclusive, which would change the current perception of Oklahoma. The prominent words in our word cloud would include change, inclusive, educational reform, collaboration, diverse, respect, balance, unity, innovation, entrepreneurship, economy, rich culture, life style, and family.
- 8. 6 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Transformation Change, to us, means transformation. Oklahoma is evolving, and we need to assure that the evolution is also purposeful. We want to influence the direction of change so that the next Oklahoma comes from the best of who we are and what we have to offer. Oklahomas heritage of innovation and resilience has served us well. We will build on it, seeking the balance of tradition and transformation. Indeed, our tradition is transformation. The transformation we have in mind reinvents some of our institutions, such as education and government, to create a new culture of learning and collaboration. This transformation will push us to rethink some of the paths we are now on and be willing to take the road less traveled.
- 9. 7 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A How others perceive Oklahoma. We want to live in an Oklahoma respected by others. This thought came up in several ways, as one group expressed it, We also envision a diverse and inclusive state that respects all individuals and viewpoints. We also want to create a positive image for Oklahoma by fostering an active and educated citizenry that is engaged in making decisions for our future. To attract Millennials to Oklahoma, they must see Oklahoma as an inclusive and inviting state in all aspects. Whether it is political affiliation, the mix of cultures, life style choices, variety of entertainment, religious and spiritual preferences, economic opportunities provided by both small and large business, or a blend of urban and rural experiences, all must be mutually inclusive and work toward a unified wholesome life experience. One of our teams concluded, In order to elevate our state as a whole and to establish our unique identity, we need to invest in the arts, our culture, and our people. Oklahoma must be seen as a unified whole, not a patchwork of special interests jockeying for privilege.
- 10. 8 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Priorities We started with a blank page. No one suggested what we should mention as our issues or ideas. We were simply asked to bring our big idea about what we wanted Oklahoma to become. We were asked to think in, what if? language. The wilder the ideas, the better. Nothing was out of bounds. What if? language allowed us to think of what is possible. It focuses on solutions instead of limitations. We decided to focus on our ideal NextGen Oklahoma. When we compiled our thoughts, our ideas clustered into the following categories. Some of our ideas applied to more than one category. Education Economic opportunity Urban-rural integration Energy and environment Health and wellness Entertainment, the Arts, tourism Political reform What If?..
- 11. 9 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Education Education is that one issue we absolutely have to get right. Hands down, and across the board, quality education throughout the entire spectrum of pre-K through university is our number one concern. Our chief want is for Oklahomans to be highly educated and skilled. This goes for technology education as well as for life-long learning. Our overarching question was: What if we restructured or redesigned our educational system? The issue goes way beyond teacher salaries. We should rethink and reinvent the system. Everything is on the tableeverything. More money alone wont attract better or more teachers. We need to focus on what teachers love to do and provide them the opportunity to do it: educate children. We should ask: What if Oklahoma had the highest paid teachers in the nation? What if teachers from other states were waiting in line to teach in Oklahoma? What if children had more say about their education? What if teachers had more direct input into educational reform?
- 12. 10 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Secondarily, we asked, What if educational curricula were more relevant and well-rounded? Education is not something one does to a person; it is an experience one has that helps them enlarge their expectations of living. An educated person has the knowledge to make daily life decisions as well as plan for the future. Being educated goes beyond job skills. Its about being able to make a life that is meaningful and purposeful. We should ask: What if education stressed more practical topics such as balancing a checkbook, credit scores, and mortgages, and so forth? What if every student knew how to use social media safely and appropriately? What if high school students were educated about student loans? What if we generated more investments in S.T.E.M. education? (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)5 What if the arts could be studied along with S.T.E.M. instead of being cut completely? What if the arts, music, and physical fitness were part of the regular curricula? What if students learned critical and creative thinking? What if we taught children about meal planning and budgeting in elementary school? What if we could get college courses at a vocational school?
- 13. 11 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Beyond the issue of funding, What if legislators made public education their top priority? Again, we absolutely must get education right in Oklahoma. We Millennials are both recent products of the system and future consumers of it as we start our families or pursue additional education ourselves. Getting this job done will take a political will by politicians of both parties that must go beyond what we have seen to this point. What if our political leaders not only supported innovations in the educational process, but insisted on them? We believe it is time to take creative, but possibly drastic, measures to turn around Oklahomas educational process. Its not about throwing money at the problem; its about generating ambitions, and maybe outrageous, ideas. So, what if teachers and students, who are in the classrooms every day, had more input into what schooling should be, more so than administrators who have an entirely different set of responsibilities? We should ask: What if there was a board of teachers that could influence legislation? What if legislators were required to teach in the classrooms? What if Oklahoma abandoned teaching to the standardized test and taught to the individual needs of the student? What if children had more opportunity to contribute to society as part of their education? What if public policy and private efforts converged to maximize their impact on generating new ideas and approaches to educating? What if rural schools were consolidated? What if college were free?
- 14. 12 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Economic Opportunity We want to prosper. We want a state where communities of all sizes have a viable economic foundation. The NextGen Oklahoma will support entrepreneurship and business start ups in any community, large or small, urban or rural. The NextGen Oklahoma will be a hotbed of innovation making existing businesses stronger. The NextGen Oklahoma will be a diversified economy that can weather downturns in any individual business sector. We should ask: What if Oklahoma were the entrepreneurial capital of the world? What if we had stronger partnership between business and education to strengthen the workforce? What if there was a greater collaboration between for profit businesses and nonprofit organizations? What if the economy were more diversified? What if the foundation of the economy were small businesses? What if small business was supported statewide? What if startups had more support?
- 15. 13 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Urban-Rural Integration Economic opportunity fits hand-in-glove with the connection between urban centers and rural Oklahoma. Most of the U.S. population lives in urban and suburban centers. 80.7% of the U.S. population lives in urban areas.6 50.9% of Americans live in 4.6% of the nations counties.7 In Oklahoma, upwards of 58% of the population is concentrated around Oklahoma City and Tulsa.8 We Millennials might head for the urban centers when younger, but we often head to the suburbs or farther out into the exurbs and rural areas when we start families. Many of us grew up in rural communities and prefer to remain there. Regardless of where we live, we want the best of both the urban and rural experiences at the same time. In the cities we want safe pedestrian access to work, shopping, and entertainment. We want plenty of green spaces for parks and exercise. In the rural communities we still crave the amenities of city living such as entertainment and access to media. We want quality health care and quick access to other communities and urban centers. We should ask: What if there were better public transportation connecting rural and urban areas? What if we had public transportation in the rural areas? What if there were more green spaces in our cities and inner cities? What if there was less traffic congestion in our cities? What if all parking was free? What if we spent less time waiting in lines? What if rural areas of the state were as inviting as urban areas? What if rural areas had more access to high speed internet? What if (urban) businesses gave employees the ability to work remotely from their rural homes? What if rural areas had easier access to critical care hospitals? What if rural schools were consolidated? What if there was more tourism in rural areas? What if there were different ways to utilize natural resources (in rural areas)?
- 16. 14 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Energy-Environment We see our Oklahoma as pristine: land, air, and water that is pure and life giving. This has implications in all aspects of living and doing business in Oklahoma. The energy sector, especially oil and natural gas, has been a mainstay on the Oklahoma landscape since before statehood. Now, wind energy is becoming an economic force. Oklahoma is the number four generator of wind energy in the U.S.9 Millennials support more environmentally friendly energy resources as well as an overall emphasis on making and keeping Oklahoma environmentally clean. We want our Oklahoma to strive for a balance in renewable energy and oil and gas production, and we expect all energy production to be environmentally responsible. In addition, the NextGen Oklahoma will be a world leader in environmentally friendly practices. Urban landscapes, rural land use, universal recycling will all reflect our dedication to protecting our land, water, and air quality. We should ask: What if oil & gas accounted for less a share of tax income? What if we had more renewable energy sources? What if we took our energy infrastructure in greener direction? What if recycling was more accessible for all sectors and individuals? What if recycling bins were located next to or near to trash bins? What if recycling was a free service? What if we used incarcerated people to staff recycling centers? What if oil companies were required to invest in greener energy? What if we were not required to be on an energy grid, but could have self-contained energy for homes and businesses? What if we revised (improved) water rights and had better water conservation?
- 17. 15 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Health and Wellness When it comes to wellness, Oklahoma has some work to do. The United Health Foundation ranks Oklahoma 45th in the general health of its citizens.10 We need more community wide wellness experiences like the movements in Oklahoma City to develop the Oklahoma River riverfront area and in Tulsa to preserve the Turkey Mountain wilderness area for walking and hiking. In addition we see the next Oklahoma where all communities will provide venues for walking, biking, and other forms of recreation available to all sectors of the population. On the other hand, research is becoming more a part of the Oklahoma health scene. Programs like the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation make us proud to be Oklahomans (https://omrf.org). It makes us wonder why Oklahoma could not do even more. A responsive and high quality health care system throughout the state that is flexible and easy to use is important to a quality life style. As mentioned in the urban-rural integration section, having access to quality care in the rural areas would definitely be a plus. In addition, we can envision a state where wellness for all ages is stressed in every school, every business, every state agency, and in every community.
- 18. 16 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A We should ask: What if Oklahomans were the healthiest people in the U.S.? What if we had a world class, statewide healthcare system? What if senior citizens had more access to senior health centers? What if we could grow organs? What if Oklahoma were the leading center of biomedical sciences? What if outside researchers relocated to Oklahoma? What if individuals who need an organ transplant received one? What if we could abolish child hunger in Oklahoma? What if we planned for the increase in homeless populations in relation to our growth? What if there were more farmers markets with organic products? What if all organizations emphasized the wellness of their employees?
- 19. 17 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Entertainment, The Arts and Tourism Entertainment and recreation is a vital part of a vibrant community. The arts and quality entertainment attracts people of all generations. Oklahoma has a vibrant sporting community with world-class venues and the Thunder NBA franchise. We deserve an arts community to match. We especially would like to see more emphasis on the arts in public schools again. We should ask: What if we created more performing arts programs outside of school? What if Oklahoma were a prime tourism state? What if we conducted a national survey to see what the perception of Oklahoma is? What if our media campaigns promoted a statewide positive image for Oklahoma? What if we capitalized on the hiking aspect of Oklahoma? What if we promoted, Oklahoma Strong as part of the Oklahoma image? What if Oklahoma City and Tulsa had the same appeal as Nashville? What if Oklahoma had a South by Southwest type of program to learn about Oklahoma roots for film, music, and the performing arts? What if Oklahoma grew the film industry in the state?
- 20. 18 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Political Reform We Millennials are solution oriented. We believe in working together, collaborating to accomplish significant and meaningful goals. We expect our leaders to demonstrate a spirit of leading that lives up to those expectations. We expect institutions to work on our behalf if they are to gain our trust. We look both to business leaders and political leaders to improve our lives. The political leaders of the NextGen Oklahoma will be more focused on developing policies that reflect a more unified and inclusive approach to governing. Public interest must be more important than special interest or self-interests. In short, we want a political system that works to create the Oklahoma in which we want to live and prosper. We will exert our influence to produce a more solution-oriented governing process at all levels of governance. We should ask: What if we could talk about issues without fighting about issues? What if OK had the highest level of voter participation in the country? What if we had automatic voter registration? What if we could vote online? What if elections were non-partisan? What if we increased voter education and every voter understood the issues? What if redistricting was handled by an independent group?
- 21. 19 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Concluding Thoughts As Millennials and young leaders, we are a significant population segment. Unlike our predecessor generations, we are more connected and more highly educated. We expect to be included in making decisions now about issues that will directly affect us. We are not willing to wait it out until someone gives us permission to lead. Our time is now. We are eager to engage and to lead the Millennial transformation in Oklahoma. NextGen Leadership Retreat photos - July 29-30, at the Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center near Sulphur, OK.
- 22. 20 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A The What If? process The purpose of the What If? process is to generate ideas and to explore possibilities. The analysis of ideas is deferred to another time. Therefore, the questions that should be asked are not intended to be solutions. They are intended to be jumping off places for discussion and further exploration. In context of the Dream It, Dare It, Do It retreat, participants were asked to think of the preferred state they would like to see in Oklahoma in order for them to invest their lives here. Expectations must be set before focused action can be taken. As part of the What If? discussion, participants were challenged to think of how Oklahoma could be a state where all residents could find the quality of life they expect. Therefore, in finding a state that is ideal for Millennials, how would that state also be the state of choice for all generations that inhabit it? Win-win is the only acceptable scenario. In reality, when some win and others lose, the cumulative result is less than optimum.
- 23. 21 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A The Millennial Transformation What if? & Why not? Millennials are an emerging bundle of creative energy. They are a force. Theres no holding Millennials in check. They are here . . . now. And they are ready to engage. They are ready to change the world. To make it better, more inclusive, more human, more humane, more harmonious. They live in a world of What if? & Why not?. They are ready to lend their creative energy to creative change. No more same ol same ol. Technology put the litany of best practices at their fingertips. They learn from the best on their own terms. They recycle that generational knowledge into transformational ideas and reinvent their world as they go. Now what? Whats next for NextGen Leadeship Oklahoma? NextGen Leadership Oklahoma recognizes and embraces the power of the Millennial transformation. We are inspired by the Millennials creative energy. We should ask: What if Millennials scattered across Oklahoma had a way to channel their collective creative energy so that everyone could benefit from it? What if Millennials stepped up now to take their place in leadership circles instead of waiting another decade or longer to even try? What if the spirit of Millennials expressed itself in such a way as to make everyone, of all generations, feel renewed and optimistic? NextGen Leadership Oklahoma will look for creative ways to encourage and promote the Millennial spirit in every city and town in Oklahoma that is ready and willing to embrace it. What if Oklahoma became the state of choice for Millennials and future generations? Why not create that Oklahoma starting now?
- 24. 22 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Retreat participants and contributors to this report TaNa Alexander, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Brenna Bagnaro, Roderick H. Polston Attorneys Macey Barber, AtLink Services, LLC Dallas Barber Jillian Bishop, Oklahoma Restaurant Association Trent Brewer, Oklahoma Center for Non-Profits Britnee Bryles, Jasco Gina Campbell, Koch Communications Bryce Chitwood, Artesian Hotel Corey Dozier, Jones PR Ashley Elkins, Myriad Botanical Gardens Kelley Gann, Freestyle Creative Cameron Gillispie, Chickasaw Nation Keegan Grooms, First Liberty Bank Josh Jennings, Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center Alaina Jones, Risha Grant LLC Shannon Lavicky, Hall Capital, LLC Rebecca Lightfoot, Chickasaw Nation Devin Loehrs, WeGoLook.com Amy McCarter, Cherokee Nation Business Adam McCreary, Cherokee Nation Business Joy Moon, Chickasaw Nation Chris Mott, WeGoLook.com Anna Raney, Roderick H. Polston Attorneys Kenny Reinbold, Express Employment Professionals Drake Scifers, JustRewards App Jaylea Thompson, Vision Bank Ryan Waters, WeGoLook.com Laura Wilcox, Jones PR Darian Woolbright, Keller-Williams Elite
- 25. 23 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A Acknowledgments The Executive Leadership Circles participants Jennifer Anderson, VP Marketing and Communications, Express Employment Professionals Robyn Elliott, Secretary of Communications and Community Development, the Chickasaw Nation Tom McDaniel, President, American Fidelity Foundation, Chair Oklahoma City MAPS-3 Citizens Advisory Board Ken Parker, CEO, NextThought Marion Payden, CEO, Leadership Oklahoma Robin Smith, CEO and Co-founder, WeGoLook.com Retreat featured presenters and facilitators Mike Knopp, Executive Director, Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation Risha Grant, diversity advocate and consultant, Risha Grant LLC and Diversityconnex.com Cyndi Dorber, dance instructor, A Dance with Me. Lorinda Schrammel, Training and Development Manager, Oklahoma State Univeristy, and President-elect Tulsa chapterAssociation for Talent Development. Special thanks Lynda McWatters for coordinating registration and assisting with preparing the retreat materials and on-site coordination. Peter Preksto, for setting up and monitoring the on-line registration and promotional processes. Diana J. Smith, Designsmith, Inc., for graphic design of the promotional information and the conference workbook. The Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center for their gracious hospitality. Especially Josh Jennings, general manager, and Twyla Johnson, sales manager and event director.
- 26. 24 N E X T G E N L E A D E R S H I P O K L A H O M A 1 Fry, Richard, Millennials overtake Baby Boomers as Americas largest generation, FactTank, April 25, 2016, Pew Research Center, http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/04/25/millennials-overtake-ba- by-boomers/ 2 Frey, William H., Diversity defines the millennial generation, Brookings, June 28, 2016, https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2016/06/28/diversity-defines-the-millenni- al-generation/ 3 Maciag, Mile, A State-by-State Look at Where Each Generation Lives, Governing, July 31, 2014, http://www.governing.com/topics/urban/gov-generational-population-data-maps-by-state.html 4 Felder, Ben, Cover story: Millennials are changing the city forever, Oklahoma Gazette, January 7, 2015, http://okgazette.com/2015/01/07/cover-story-millennials-are-chang- ing-the-city-forever/ 5 STEM Education, Oklahoma State Department of Education, http://sde.ok.gov/ sde/stem 6 Berg, Nate, U.S. Urban population is up. . . But what does Urban really mean? CITYLAB, March 26, 2012, http://www.citylab.com/housing/2012/03/us-urban-population-what-does-urban-really-mean/1589/ 7 Goddard, Sara, Where do most Americans live? Taegan Goddards Wonk Wire, Sept. 4, 2015, http://wonkwire.com/2015/09/04/where-do-most-americans-live/ 8 Demographics of Oklahoma, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Oklahoma 9 Wind Energy: Electricity and Economic Potential in Oklahoma, StateImpact, https://stateimpact.npr. org/oklahoma/tag/wind-energy/ 10 Americas Health Rankings. United Health Foundation, December 10, 2015, http://cdnfiles.ameri- cashealthrankings.org/SiteFiles/Reports/2015AHR_Annual-v1.pdf Endnotes
- 27. oklahoma under SPONSOR: Robert Funk, Sr., and Jennifer Anderson Express Employment Professionals SPONSOR: Robyn Elliott and Gov. Bill Anoatubby The Chickasaw Nation Tom McDaniel American Fidelity Foundation Robin Smith WeGoLook.com Ken Parker NextThought Marion Paden Leadership Oklahoma Thank you, sponsors and leadership circles leaders for donating your time to support Oklahomas emerging leadership talent.
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