Banking and the Economy: A Forum for Women in Banking

October 24

• 8 - 9 a.m. Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast
• 9 - 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks

   

  Susan Chapman Plumb 
  Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Cherokee County 
  Board Member, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch 
  
  

   

  Janis Reeser 
  Executive Vice President, Education 
  Oklahoma Bankers Association 

• 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. General Session I: Getting a Seat at the Table

  One of the most common frustrations and questions asked by women, people of color and by D & I professionals is the proverbial, "How do I get a seat at the table?” This is not a new question; it’s an ongoing conversation that’s been occurring for decades. More and more professionals report that they want to be recognized as valuable contributors in important business decisions, gain the credibility and visibility that their counterparts experience (often with less effort), and that they want access to opportunities. Likewise, they want to be acknowledged for their knowledge, skills, ideas, and rewarded for their performance and impact to the business goals. Unfortunately, while the global workforce demographics have shifted significantly over the past 20 years, too many minorities still experience microaggressions, being overlooked, marginalized, and undervalued, and still do not have a seat at the table.
  
  In this presentation, Dr. Shirley Davis will identify the key skills and behaviors and at least 12 proven strategies and techniques that will enable minority professionals to not just "earn a seat” at the senior leadership table, but how to sustain their level of influence and impact in their organizations. Participants can begin implementing these practical tips immediately back on the job. 

    

  Dr. Shirley Davis
  President
  SDS Global Enterprises 
• 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Networking and Prize Break
• 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Morning Sessions
  M³ - Managing The Multi-Generational Mix Effective Leadership In The Workplace

  Back by popular demand, this highly interactive and energetic session delivers on how to manage and mix the five generations in today’s financial institutions. Using real-time polling, discussion pods and fun games, participants will identify how leaders can best leverage generational differences, effectively connect to the “hyper-connected,” and gain DMK Power Tools to cultivate a truly inclusive, generational-friendly environment.
  
  Learning Objectives

  • Identify, understand and leverage the characteristics and social patterns associated with each of the five generations
  • Define how certain responses marginalize and disadvantage underrepresented groups in the workplace.
  • Discover five best practices to effectively lead a multi-generational workplace.

  Behavioral Objectives

  • Implement a plan to shape and strengthen the culture of your organization  

   

  Dionne King
  Chief Executive Officer
  DMK Consulting
   
   
  Fintech Partnerships: Managing the Risk while Pursuing the Promise

  In pursuit of the promise of innovation for themselves and for their customers, more and more banks are collaborating with financial technology (fintech) companies. Fintech may feel new, game-changing and perhaps overwhelming, but tried and true relationship risk management principles continue to be as sage as ever.

   

  Jackie Nugent 
  Assistant Vice President
  Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
   
   
  Strategies to Improve the U.S. Payment System

  Presenter will provide an update on the Federal Reserve’s efforts to foster improvements in the U.S. payment system.

   

  Terri Bradford 
  Payments Research Specialist, Payments System Research
  Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
• 11:30 - 1 p.m. Lunch and Overview of Banking and the Economy

  Tara Humston, Vice President of Supervision and Risk Management at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, will provide an overview of current banking conditions and emerging risks in today’s economic environment across community banking organizations in Oklahoma and nationwide. Megan Williams, Associate Economist, will provide an overview of national economic conditions and discuss specific indicators for state and local economic activity.

    

  Tara Humston
  Vice President, Supervision and Risk Management
  Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
  
  

   

  Megan Williams
  Associate Economist and Regional Affairs Manager
  Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch

• 1 - 1:10 p.m. Networking Break
• 1:10 - 2:10 p.m. Afternoon Sessions
  M³ - Managing The Multi-Generational Mix Effective Leadership In The Workplace

  Back by popular demand, this highly interactive and energetic session delivers on how to manage and mix the five generations in today’s financial institutions. Using real-time polling, discussion pods and fun games, participants will identify how leaders can best leverage generational differences, effectively connect to the “hyper-connected,” and gain DMK Power Tools to cultivate a truly inclusive, generational-friendly environment.
  
  Learning Objectives

  • Identify, understand and leverage the characteristics and social patterns associated with each of the five generations.
  • Define how certain responses marginalize and disadvantage underrepresented groups in the workplace.
  • Discover five best practices to effectively lead a multi-generational workplace.

  Behavioral Objectives

  • Implement a plan to shape and strengthen the culture of your organization.

   

  Dionne King
  Chief Executive Officer
  DMK Consulting
  
  

  Fintech Partnerships: Managing the Risk while Pursuing the Promise

  In pursuit of the promise of innovation for themselves and for their customers, more and more banks are collaborating with financial technology (fintech) companies. Fintech may feel new, game-changing and perhaps overwhelming, but tried and true relationship risk management principles continue to be as sage as ever.

   

  Jackie Nugent
  Assistant Vice President, Examinations and Inspections
  Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
  
  Impacts of Tax Reform on the Banking Industry

  During this session, the effects of the recent tax law changes will be discussed. The primary focus will be on the investment portfolio, but we will also briefly touch on the economy and other tax-related considerations that impact the banking industry.
  

   

  Dana Sparkman, CFA
  Vice President/Municipal Analyst
  The Baker Group LP

• 2:10 - 2:20 p.m. Networking Break
• 2:20 - 3 p.m. General Session II: Remaining Powerful and Relevant in a Male Dominated Workforce

  Where are women leading and where are they lagging in today’s changing workforce? It’s now a reality that women hold the “majority” in representation of the global workforce. Research proves and experts continue to indicate that “by increasing women’s participation in the economy and enhancing their efficiency and productivity, we can have a dramatic impact on the competitiveness and growth of our economies.”  And while women continue to make significant progress worldwide with each passing generation, they still lag behind in key areas that contribute to economic sustainability and workforce inclusion.
  
  In this informative session, Dr. Shirley Davis will share her expertise and perspectives from recent research and emerging trends on how far women have come in achieving equality in the workforce, and how much further we need to progress. Additionally, she will offer some key strategies on how organizations can become employers of choice for women, then boost performance, innovation, engagement and inclusion by capitalizing on the power of women in the global workforce.
  
  Lastly, she will offer some lessons in leadership and a framework for how women can navigate their way up and across the organization to better position themselves for success in senior and executive level roles.   

   

  Dr. Shirley Davis
  President
  SDS Global Enterprises

• 3 - 3:50 p.m. Leadership Lessons from the Top: A Continued Discussion on Remaining Powerful and Relevant in a Male Dominated Workforce

  This moderated panel of senior level women leaders will continue the discussion on the importance and strategies of remaining powerful and relevant in a male dominated workforce. The panel will share personal and professional stories and what has helped them navigate failure, success and triumph in their profession and communities. 

   

  Tammy Edwards, Moderator
  Vice President, Community Development and Strategic Engagements
  Director, Office of Minority and Women Inclusion
  Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
  
  

    

  Cynthia Blankenship
  Vice Chairman, Corporate President
  Bank of the West
  
  

   

  Jill Castilla 
  President and Chief Executive Officer 
  Citizens Bank of Edmond 
  
  

   

  Lynn Horton
  Regional Executive, Oklahoma and Arkansas
  American Red Cross

• 3:50 - 4 p.m. Closing Remarks

   

  Carolyn Griffith 
  Director of Events and Education
  Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma 
  
  

   

  Chantell Garrett
  Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
  Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

• 4 p.m. Adjourn