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The WITI Strategist
www.witi.com
October 4, 2006

Founded in 1989, WITI is the nation's leading, global trade association for tech savvy professional women. WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity.

This issue sponsored by:

SERIOUS GAMES SUMMIT

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2006 Conference Series:

Women and Technology Summit
Silicon Valley
October 29-31, 2006


In This Issue:

WITI Marketplace Featured Business

Partner Events & Announcements

WITI Works

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Network Meetings

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Commit to your Wellness - Part II
By Lisa Martin, The Working Mother's Coach

Lisa Martin We have already reviewed the importance of scheduling appointments with your health-care provider(s) and creating your own personal nourishment plan that includes smaller, more frequent meals and plenty of water. Here are a few more ideas to help you rejuvenate a happy, healthier you.

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The Secret to CRM Success... People, Process and Technology
By Kate Schrader

Kate Schrader Learn the importance of all elements of a successful CRM implementation. It's not just the software that sustains true success. You will learn what to look for in a CRM tool, and then see how your sales process and customer needs effect the success of your initiative. Also learn the effectiveness of implementing CRM into your entire company.

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Follow Your Heart, but Listen to Your Gut
By Sharon Elshaug

Sharon Elshaug Have you ever been working on a project, with everything running fairly smoothly when you realized there was a little knot in your stomach? Some little nagging, aching feeling right in the pit?

So many of us - especially we women - are caught up in the pressures of meeting customer expectations, commitments to deadlines, and dealing with the stresses of a project that we fail to listed to that inner voice. I've had the experience described above on many occasions, but only recently learned to listen to it. I had to learn the hard way.

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orange arrow  WITI Talk TeleClasses:

Are you ready to transform your life and/or your career, but need help figuring out "what next?" Do you know that there must be "more to life," but you aren't sure how to go about finding it? Do you want to join the journey to financial success by making a commitment to uncover and eliminate unconscious barriers to your success? If you answered YES to any of these questions, please join us for a WITITalk Teleclass.

Participants in these teleclasses have made major changes in their lives, after just the first class!


orange arrow  On the Frontline: WITI SAVVY Magazine

WITI SAVVY Magazine

We want to Hear from You!

Now that we have launched WITI Savvy magazine, we want to hear your good news - professional triumphs, updates on WITI events/programs in your area, news about starting new Networks, etc.

Please send your news, updates and announcements to WITI Savvy's editor, Sara Fiedelholtz, at [email protected]. To be included in the Fall 2006 issue, all information needs to be sent by August 31, 2006.

Caught in Print
Have you had a book published? Have you written an article for a trade journal? We want to know about it. Please send all the details to Sara Fiedelholtz at [email protected].

Article Ideas
Have a subject you've always wanted to write about? Think that WITI Savvy needs to cover a specific topic or subject? We are looking for ideas and writers for WITI's quarterly magazine. Please send all ideas and comments to Sara Fiedelholtz at [email protected].

Click here to find out more...


orange arrow  WITI Marketplace

WITI Marketplace Featured Business Featured Business: Uptime

UptimeLV, Inc. was founded in Las Vegas 2001 as an External Services Provider (ESP). As a current Microsoft Gold Partner, our technical expertise supports various networks and infrastructures. Our development of 'referenceable' clients has enabled Uptime to continue delivering the cutting edge of technology and support while launching URI, a recruiting division.

For more information, please visit: www.uptimelv.com




Is your business in the WITI Marketplace? Do you have a special offer for WITI members or would you like to be a featured business in a future issue of the Strategist? We'd love to hear from you!

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orange arrow  Partner Events & Announcements

SERIOUS GAMES SUMMIT

Serious Games Summit D.C. 2006
October 30-31
Washington, D.C.
www.seriousgamessummit.com

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT EXTENDED!

In 2006, the Serious Games Summit D.C. expands its focus to explore new ways to broaden the spectrum addressed by serious games. Sessions feature the talent, tools, and technology that make this compelling form of new media a viable means for problem-solving for any industry. The core segments of serious games - military, government, healthcare, corporate training and education - will play a major role at the conference as well.

  • Two days of 60+ conference sessions
  • Keynote addresses from MIT's Henry Jenkins and Cryptic Studios' Jack Emmert
  • The second annual Developer Showcase event
  • A dynamic exhibit floor
  • Networking opportunities connecting the commissioners and creators of serious games
Register now and save $200! The early registration price of $595 has been extended through October 13. For more information, visit: www.seriousgamessummit.com


E Biz Q ebiz Q
The Insider's Guide
to Business Integration

Businesses are rushing to adopt service-oriented architectures, or SOA's, to offer new services to increasingly demanding customers. ebizQ.net, the insider's guide to business integration, is offering WITI members a 50% discount on the cost of its online "SOA Fundamentals" course taught by leading industry expert Beth Gold-Bernstein.

Check out the course outline and then email [email protected] for your discount course code.

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orange arrow  WITI Works

eClasses
Learn a new skill or brush up on something you already know. eClasses are convenient, flexible, and affordable. Instructor-led courses ensure someone is available to help you with assignment questions, provide you additional resources, and keep you up-to-date with rapidly changing internet technologies. See www.witi.com/center/eclasses/ for current offerings. WITI Members: See the Members' Discount page for the promo code to receive special pricing.

WITI4HIRE
Accelerate Your Career!
- Companies that get it are searching the resume database at WITI4Hire every day. Don't be overlooked! So, whether you are actively seeking a job or just open to great possibilities, add your resume today (FREE for members AND non-members, and confidential too!) to be noticed by companies like New York Times Digital, Best Buy, Altiris, Southern California Edison and GOJO Industries, Inc. Don't want to wait? Visit WITI4Hire and search for your next job!

Volunteer Opportunities at WITI@
WITI needs volunteers to support WITI at industry and partner events (see the list of events). You'll have access to the event, of course, as well as the opportunity to meet industry leaders and get exposure for yourself and your company. For more details or to participate, please contact David Leighton.

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orange arrow Upcoming Network Events:

"At a recent WITI Boston event, I met a former client from 10 years ago when I worked for another company. We sat together at the meeting and got re-acquainted. Since then, my former client has introduced me to several IT executives at their firm to generate interest in our services, which may lead to new business. This demonstrates that networking and participating in WITI events can have very positive results...both professionally and personally."
-- Steffani Lomax, Vice President and Co-founder, Software Success Partners

October 11 - New York
WITI New York Re-Launch Event
October 12 - Research Triangle Park
Career Branding and Selling Your Value
October 17 - South Florida
Demystifying the CIO Role
October 25 - Orange County
Leadership & Politics: Mastering Politics in the Corporate Environment
October 25 - San Diego
The Early Stage Life Science Funding Gap - Yes, It Can Be Filled
November 1 - Houston
Off-Ramps and On-Ramps: Keeping Talented Women on the Road to Success
November 2 - Charlotte
Revitalization of Charlotte WITI Network
November 2 - Boston
Succession Planning for Women: Moving from Belonging to Leading
November 9 - Research Triangle Park
Emerging Technology
November 14 - Las Vegas
WITI Las Vegas - Women Personal Success Stories Featuring Amy David
November 15 - San Diego
Speak Like a Leader: The Three Secrets of Effective Presentations
December 5 - South Florida
IT Leadership Award and Silent Auction
December 5 - Houston
WITI 2006 Holiday Social
December 6 - Orange County
Tech-Centric Networking & Wine Tasting
January 16 - Research Triangle Park
Career Development - Individual Performance Plans
March 8 - Boston
Web 2.0 - Sponsored by: SUN Microsystems

More information about network events in your area is available on our website.


orange arrow  WITI @ ...Keeping you up-to-date on where you'll find WITI!

WITI@ keeps you up to date on where you will find WITI partners, WITI discounts, WITI women attending industry events. Visit the Members area of the WITI website for priority discount codes for these events. If you want a discount to an event you will be attending and/or want to meet other WITI women at that event, just let us know so we can get it for you!

SVASE & TiE Silicon Valley JOB FAIR For Emerging Growth Companies!
Oct 5 2006
Santa Clara, California
911 PRESS FOR TRUTH
Oct 6 2006
Russels Point, Ohio
911 PRESS FOR TRUTH
Oct 10 2006
Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Digital Life
Oct 12 2006-Oct 15 2006
New York City, New York
911 PRESS FOR TRUTH
Oct 15 2006
San Diego, California
911 PRESS FOR TRUTH
Oct 17 2006
Ottawa, Outside US/Canada
NAWBO Presents' 5th Annual "Celebrating Women on Top" Awards Dinner and Business Expo
Oct 17 2006
Palo Alto, California
Oracle OpenWorld 2006
Oct 22 2006-Oct 26 2006
San Francisco, California
Executives Leading Sustainable Change
Oct 23 2006-Mar 1 2007
Bodega Bay, California
Serious Games Summit
Oct 30 2006-Oct 31 2006
Arlington, Virginia
�The Art Of The Start,� A One Day Workshop For Entrepreneurs, Featuring Guy Kawasaki
Nov 8 2006
Mountain View, California
Bay Area Career Fairs presents: Diversity Recruitment Career Expo
Nov 8 2006
Santa Clara, California
O'Reilly ETel Emerging Telephony Conference
Feb 27 2007-Mar 1 2007
Burlingame, California
O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference
Mar 26 2007-Mar 29 2007
San Diego, California

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