Boeing Company 
Intermediate level
Theme: Nurturing thriving learning organizations

Everyone deserves a good boss

Developing leadership skills for high functioning teams

Format

Practitioner Presentation

Topic(s)

Overview

Join us for a discussion on practical ways to develop high-functioning teams based on a solid foundation of trust. We will talk about skills leaders learn and practice to build an environment where everyone feels valued, engaged and motivated to bring their best every day. The presenters will use stories and examples from their careers where they have practiced these skills and led organizations to high levels of performance. They will share results that exceeded their expectations beyond what they thought was possible. The presenters believe the level of trust that exists in an organization is the single biggest factor determining its success. Working on skills to improve trust is some of the most important work leaders do.

Key learning objectives

1. We will focus on practical daily skills that can improve our relationships at work.
2. There are foundations that, when practiced well every day, will build a strong level of trust.
3. We will also talk about methods to solve people-related issues that help us do a better job working through those situations.

Company

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity. https://www.boeing.com

Presenters

Dave Hyem served as vice president for Boeing Fabrication, which produces parts and assemblies for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Defense and Space, and Boeing Global Services. In this role, Hyem was responsible for strategy and operations of Fabrication metals production at several factories throughout North America and Europe. Hyem held several leadership assignments across the company in engineering, operations and supply chain during his career at Boeing. These assignments ranged from business unit leader to enterprise functional optimization. Hyem also led the startup of Boeing Additive Manufacturing. Hyem received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at Montana State University and has completed programs through the Advanced Management Program at Duke University and the Aerospace Industry Program at the University of Washington. Hyem is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington. 

Lis McNicholl said, “How can we work together in more generative ways?” That enduring question inspires transformative engagement with organizations, working groups and individuals. McNicholl is most passionate when working with leaders to develop the conditions where, in service to common goals, each person feels heard, understood, and appreciated. McNicholl has worked as an internal Organizational Development and Leadership Coach at the Boeing Company and government agency and is a Certified Professional Coach and TWI Master Trainer for Job Relations and Job Instruction.