Programs & Activities

Executive Diversity Council
The Executive Diversity Council, established in October 2001, is chaired by our President and Chief Operating Officer and includes a diverse group of respected leaders from across the corporation. The council's mission is to advise and recommend strategic direction and policy to executive leadership to achieve Lockheed Martin's diversity mission. The Executive Diversity Council is one tool of a long-term strategy that shows our commitment to an inclusive environment as a business imperative. The top leadership in the company is linking diversity to business objectives and ensuring the company values each individual's contribution as integral to the bottom line.

Local Diversity Councils
Some 33 local Diversity Councils have formed to date at our operating units. Each council identifies its own charter to support business unit objectives while aligning with the overall corporate diversity mission. The councils report to the senior management of their respective locations. They sponsor programs and activities for the employee population to promote an inclusive environment. Councils will invite speakers in from the community, coordinate cultural heritage events and engage management in meaningful dialogue about inclusion.

Diversity Training
In order to have an inclusive environment, people have to understand what it means. Our leaders play a key role in creating such an environment. Our Full Spectrum Leadership program is founded on principles of inclusion, diversity and respect. Our leaders are held accountable through mapping objectives to Full Spectrum Leadership, engaging in 360-degree assessments to get feedback from their employees and peer groups to help work development plans. Also, our leadership selection process and talent discussions focus on those who demonstrate Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors. Each year employees engage in diversity dialogues with their work groups around realistic scenarios to further their understanding in an environment of visible leadership support for the process.

Total Value
A career at Lockheed Martin is more than just a paycheck. We define our total value proposition as outstanding pay and benefits, an exciting and inclusive work environment, excellent opportunities for career development, and rewards and recognition for exceptional performance.

Work-Life Balance
Part of an inclusive environment is encouraging work/life balance with policies and programs that accommodate employees' professional and personal needs. To reward employees for giving their time, energy and full commitment to the company, Lockheed Martin provides employees and their families with programs that enhance their well-being and support their personal commitments.

New Employee Orientation
The first step toward inclusion is feeling welcomed. An improved process for New Employee Orientation has been developed to do just that. The orientation is used at all business locations to welcome new employees and inform them of what to expect in their first few weeks and months at Lockheed Martin. It also provides supportive resources—from buddies to checklists—to help employees navigate through their initial experiences on the job.

Full Spectrum Leadership
Full Spectrum Leadership is a new concept that provides a set of “imperatives” for how we expect Lockheed Martin’s leaders to behave. It’s about getting results—and getting the best results in a culture of respect. We know that our employees look to leaders as role models. That’s why it’s so important that leaders demonstrate inclusive behavior, communicate our mission and educate their team about diversity and inclusion. This will help ensure that we are creating an environment when employees feel welcome, respected, and able to develop professionally.