BBN Toolkit

BBN established in December 2002 with the following charter:

Create an environment that utilizes the creativity and intellect of Abbott’s Black population to improve the operating results of Abbott Laboratories. Develop an environment at Abbott that encourages the participation and advancement of Blacks at all levels of the company.

BBN Executive Committee Members

• Dr. Sandra Burke, Research Fellow, Abbott Vascular Devices
• Marlow Hicks, Director, Site Services, CED, Chairman
• Lamarr Lark, DVP, HR, PPD
• Sharon Larkin, DVP, HR Progs. & Bus Integration, CHR
• Corlis Murray, DVP, Operations Services, RPD
• Al Reid, DVP, Corporate Development, Corporate F & A
• Tony Thompson, Assistant Controller, Corporate FPA
• Darryl W. Gresham, Area Director, ADD
  

Strategic Objectives

• To support Abbott Inclusion and Leadership Development initiatives with strategies and actions focused on increasing the number of Blacks at Abbott and developing leadership competencies at all levels.
• To focus on leadership development and mentorship as primary vehicles to grow Black leaders.
• To recommend ways to retain and attract Black talent.
• To build an informal networking system to support Blacks at Abbott.
• To encourage Diversity and Inclusion at all levels.
• Identify and bring business opportunities in the African American marketplace to Abbott.
• To effectively promote and communicate Abbott’s internal and external image as a “premier” employer and a “great place to work” to the Black employee population.

Structure

Accomplishments to Date

• Obtained support and commitment from two Executive Sponsors
• Current Sponsor
  • Bill Dempsey, Senior Vice President, Pharmaceutical Operations
  • John Landgraf, VP Quality Assurance and Compliance, Medical Product Group
• Original Sponsors
  • Ed Ogunro, Vice President, Research and Development Hospital Products
  • Gary Flynn, Senior Vice President, Ross Products
• Developed and finalized Network Charter, Objectives and Strategy
• Finalized Operating Infrastructure
• Defined committee leadership criteria (leadership competencies, required experience and skill sets.)
• June 23, 2003 launched 1st Network Event in Lake County, over 250 attendees. Simulcast to RPD Columbus – Exceptional feedback
• October 29, 2003 held 2nd Network Event in Lake County, over 250 attendees. Simulcast to RPD Columbus - Exceptional feedback
• Black History Event, February 23, 2004
• Ross Products launch of BBN in Columbus – March 11, 2004
• Developed and established 2004 goals and timelines

PEOPLE ARE OUR GREATEST ASSETS

• Leaders remain our single greatest constraint to growth.
• We need every intelligent, strategic, motivated, valued-based leader we have.
• Abbott is making progress!
• Seeking to accelerate.
• Still have significant opportunity to attract, retain, develop and advance minorities to all levels of the organization.

Abbott’s Vision

Resources

www.alecu.org
Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union (ALEC)
Located at various locations throughout Lake County
Open to all employees and family members

www.lifeworks.com
Work Life Resources
Offers information to help in work/life issues such as child-care, adult care
888-267-2183

http://training.abbott.com
Abbott Training
This website located on the Abbott intranet offers information regarding the different types of training that you can receive as an Abbott employee

http://cedn01.ced.abbott.com/AWW/ABEmployeeDiscounts.nsf
Xtra Special Perks
This website offers information for discounted retailers that are available to Abbott employees worldwide

www.lakecountylookup.com
Lake County Lookup
This African-American owned website offers information about Lake County events, retailers, etc.

http://clara.abbott.com
Clara Abbott Foundation
The Clara Abbott foundation is funded by the late wife of Abbott founder, Clara Abbott.
The foundation sponsors programs and services to aid Abbott employees in tuition assistance, financial difficulties, as well as financial education seminars
800-972-2859

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