CNG - 8 Dec 2011

Corporate Networking Group Meeting (CNG) on Thursday, 8 December 2011

at Beau Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland

15.15 - 18.00 Corporate meeting

18.00 - 19.00 Sparkling Celebration Cocktail (Open to W.I.N. Community & friends)

 RSVP by 5December at 16.00

WIN's Corporate Networking Group (CNG) invites corporate women and men, to join the benchmarking meeting at the Beau Rivage Palace, Lausanne. Our guest Speakers, Hélène Gache and Nadia Dupont will present IBM's mentoring program and share with you how IBM runs its successful cross company mentoring, an innovative approach to mentoring supporting the set-up of such a scheme. An interactive workshop on mentoring and sponsorships to achieve personal, professional and life success will follow.

Open to a corporate members and corporate practitioners.

Please confirm your participation no later than 5 December at 16.00

We can’t wait to see you on Thursday, 8 December to be a part of it!!

Agenda
15.15 – 15.45 Welcome coffee and networking

15.45 - 16.00 W.I.N. opening by Kristin Engvig, W.I.N. Founder & Director

16.00 - 16.20 Hélène Gache &Nadia DuPont, the Chair of IBM Switzerland Women's Leadership Council

16.30 - 18.00 Interactive workshop How you and your company can use mentoring and sponsorships to achieve success

18.00 - 19.00 Sparkling Celebration Cocktail and Networking

About IBM

In 2011, IBM celebrates 100 years of innovation, bold risks, transformative breakthroughs and an ethos of inclusiveness. Perhaps the most significant moment in IBM’s equal opportunity journey occurred roughly sixty years ago, when IBM President, Thomas Watson Jr. wrote a letter—and took a stand. Learn more here: http://www.ibm.com/ibm100/us/en/icons/equalworkforce/

About Dr. Charleen Michel

Charleen has more than 20 years of experience as a global Human Resources director. She is recognized for her ability to build effective relationships and make strategic contributions that facilitate change across global boundaries. She has broad, in-depth HR knowledge and a proven track record in individual, organizational and leadership development, talent management and diversity to enable organizations align their people strategy with their business priorities. She has co-led a global company's European women's network strategy board, providing counsel to senior management and individuals on issues that affect women's careers in a corporate business environment. She holds a PhD in Polymer Science and is fluent in English, German and Swiss German and is learning Italian. Her interests include golf, photography, gardening, interior decorating, hiking and skiing. She is an active member of the W.I.N. IBA.

About Workshop: How you and your company can use mentoring and sponsorships to achieve success

W.I.N. believes people have a greater chance of succeeding both as a company in a competitive marketplace and for you as an individual person if they build effective and meaningful relationships with others who have knowledge, experience, perspectives and influence to support them in achieving personal success. Through these relationships, individuals can clarify personal career plans, evaluate options, provide/receive tangible advice on specific issues, and define plans to achieve their personal goals and objectives.

Companies keen to develop their women leaders and women who wish to further develop their leadership skills and advance in today’s global environment have a number of options. During this workshop we will mention several options and explore in depth mentoring and sponsorships. In particular, we will use Mentoring Circles to identify 3-5 recommendations to address the following areas:

• How can formalizing relationships in our personal, social and/professional networks and connections help us to create an innovative approach as we create effective partnerships with others? What is the role of the company and individuals in doing so?
• How can Mentors AND Sponsors assist you to be successful and to achieve your career aspirations? What are the benefits for both companies and individuals?

The W.I.N. Corporate Networking Group

The Corporate Networking Group is a platform for corporate and organizational bodies committed to diversity, inclusion and progressing in the leadership area. The quarterly meetings are focused on cutting edge topics, learning, benchmarking and innovating new solutions together.

Developing, empowering and connecting leaders with a feminine, authentic and global vision  – Be a part of it!