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L3 TECHNOLOGIES:

“Our greatest asset

is our people”

By Melissa Lowery

When we think of companies in the aerospace and the people of L3. Pouncey is a firm believer
defense industry, it almost goes without saying that we in collaboration, so when it came to
expect them to recruit the best and brightest talent. As the development of DOTIE, she
the workforce becomes increasingly diverse, these in- invited other leaders within the
dustries are leading the way in creating inclusive, wel- company to provide insight
coming workplaces where this talent can thrive. and ideas.
At L3 Technologies, a government contractor “As a global company,
whose customers include U.S. Department of Defense, we knew that to be compet-
Department of Homeland Security, government intel- itive we had to continue to
ligence agencies, NASA, aerospace contractors, and build a diverse and inclusive
commercial telecommunications and wireless custom- workforce,” Pouncey said.
ers, Diversity & Inclusion is seen as an opportunity. The “But from our research and
company’s stated D&I mission is “to appreciate and discussions, we learned L3
encourage differences within the workforce that fuel leaders wanted more ways
group dynamics and foster an environment where all to encourage diversity of
individuals and teams are welcome to participate and thought to fuel creativity and
perform to their full potential.” innovation, one of our core
The company is focused on attracting, retaining and values.”
engaging talented and diverse professionals to ensure L3’s Corporate
a competitive edge in the global marketplace and de- D&I Office and
liver innovative solutions and services to L3 customers Council
while enhancing stakeholder value. To that end, earlier partnered
this year, L3 launched DOTIE, an ecosystem approach wit h
to expand and embed Diversity of Thought, Inclusion
and Engagement into the company’s culture.
Led by LaTonia Pouncey, L3’s Corporate Manager
and Head of Diversity & Inclusion, the multi-year busi-
ness initiative is all about empowering and celebrating

LaTonia Pouncey
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