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The Agony and the Ecstacy. The Evolution of WITI
Part II
By Carolyn Leighton, CEO/Chairwoman/Founder, WITI
If you have been reading my writings, you know very well
that I am completely driven by my creative process. My
intuition, my need to create new things that help people
(and animals) is the passion that drives me. Like everything
I have done, WITI was a creative exercise. Once I saw the
possibilities WITI might create to help women, I became
consumed by my desire to build something that would make
a difference.
WITI started as series of small meetings with women in
southern and northern California talking about issues,
ideas for the network, and how we could use the network
to help other women. When Sun Microsystems hosted the
first WITI meeting, we were expecting about 50 women to
show up. Instead, the room was overflowing with about 250-300
women and things just started spiraling out of control.
For
more....
Looking
Back, Looking Forward. The Evolution of WITI Part I
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here for more Articles
Women At Bat: How they're hitting homeruns out of the park!
WITI ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING 2003 AND DAY OF REINVENTION
DECEMBER 8, 2003
A
shift in leadership is occurring. Women ARE at bat. Women
ARE hitting homeruns. And Women ARE "the strongest and most
dynamic force at work in the American economy today" (Tom
Peters).
Please join Kyung Yoon
- Vice Chairman, Heidrick & Struggles, Zoe Lofgren
- Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives, Ann
Peckenpaugh - President, Board Search Partners,
and Sophie Vandebroek - Chief Engineer
and Vice Presient, Xerox Engineering Center, Xerox Corporation,
to discuss how the dimensions of business and government
are changing because of the leadership that women are bringing
to the "plate". This event is presented in a Townhall Meeting
format on December 8, 2003, at the San Jose Marriott. Register
BY October 1 and receive a free copy of Tom Peter's new
book Re-Imagine! Business Excellence in a Disruptive Age.
http://www.witi.com/center/conferences/townhall/
WITI
Works
WITI MARKETPLACE - Pre Launch Opportunity for WITI
Members - Remember to register
your company today!!! For years, WITI women
have told us they like doing business with other women.
Our corporate partners have told us they are committed to
hiring more women owned businesses as vendors. Now everyone
will be able to demonstrate their commitment to supporting
women owned businesses by visiting the WITI Marketplace.
WITI Members will have the opportunity to register their
company or consulting practice for free for one year during
the prelaunch period of the marketplace. So take advantage
and register now!. To register, go to (http://www.witi.com/users/contractor/profile/profile_type_form.php)
Stats
on Women
As
of 2002, there are an estimated 10.1 million privately-held
businesses in which a woman or women owns at least 50% of
the company. Among them, 6.2 million are majority-owned.
The
10.1 million women- and equally-owned firms employ 18.2
million people and generate $2.32 trillion in sales. Majority
women-owned firms employ 9.2 million workers and generate
$1.2 trillion in sales.
WITI
GEN(Global Executive Network) Are you an Executive
Woman who wants the opportunity to get together with other
executive women to share solutions, access connections and
influence top level executives in industry? WITI has now
launched WITI GEN for Executive VPs, Presidents, Chairman
and Board members who meet GEN membership requirements.
GEN Charter membership entitles you to a lifetime membership
for the cost of one year after official launching January
1, 2004. If you want to be considered for a GEN membership,
please complete the application at www.witi.com/gen/
and someone will get back to you within 3 days of receiving
your application!
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better service than major hosting companies- if you are
fed up with your hosting company or just want to upgrade
your hosting services, check out WITIhost.com for comparisons
and fees.
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WITI SIGS - opportunities for alliances, resources and
connections
Are you taking advantage of the WITI SIGs and discussion
boards - each week we will feature a SIG description. Please
let us know if you want to become an online discussion leader
for this SIG.
50
Plus - Professional women over 50 face unique challenges
in the workplace, ranging from healthcare issues to age
discrimination in hires and promotions. This SIG is intended
to create a forum to exchange information, resources and
opportunities for leveraging our experience and wisdom in
our respective professions and businesses.
Other SIGS:
For
more...
WITI Joins Forces with Motorola University's Six Sigma
program
Motorola University and WITI are pleased to introduce
you to the Motorola University Six Sigma Program. As Motorola's
corporate change agent and a world-renowned corporate university,
Motorola University brings time-tested and highly refined
business improvement practices to leading organizations
around the world. Most notably, as the inventor of the Six
Sigma methodology for continuous improvement, Motorola University
offers a variety of Six Sigma services designed for speed,
results, and sustainability -- whatever the size or nature
of your business. WITI is proud to work with Motorola on
the roll out of this program to make it available to WITI
constituents around the North America. Please go to www.Motorola.com/mu
to find dates and locations of classes starting in your
area. Make sure to let them know that WITI sent you....
Nomination
for WITI Hall of Fame 2004
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Call for Nominations - 2004 National Medal of Technology
Commerce
Secretary Don Evans has issued a Call for Nominations for
the National Medal of Technology for 2004. 2004 marks the
25th Anniversary of the Nation's Highest Honor in Technological
Innovation.
"The
men and women who receive the National Medal of Technology
are the pioneers, explorers and risk-takers who have pushed
the boundaries of science and technology, improving all areas
of our lives," said Evans. "Their groundbreaking contributions
help in bringing innovative technologies to market, create
jobs, increase U.S. productivity, improve public health and
stimulate our nation's economic development."
http://www.technology.gov/Prel/pr030811.htm
Women on the Move
Open
Harbor Names Nancy Boughton VP of Global Trade
SAN CARLOS, CALIF. -- Open Harbor, a provider of global
trade management software, said it named Nancy Boughton
vice president of global trade and compliance.
Ms.
Boughton was formerly the senior director of worldwide trade
for 3Com, where she ran its global trade compliance program.
Prior to 3Com, she was corporate counsel for a Washington,
D.C. area law firm and Science Applications International.
"Ms.
Boughton was hired to lead a team of trade and technology
professionals. Open Harbor software helps customers stay
on top of constantly-changing import/export laws because
of new federal security regulations post-9/11", said executive
vice president of customer operations Andy Priest.
Ms.
Boughton fills a vacant spot left by Debbie Mayberry who
left eight months ago to pursue other interests. Since Ms.
Mayberry's departure, the position has been redefined.
Founded
in 1999 by Manoj Karamchandani and Paul and Jay Shen, Open
Harbor has raised $49 million to date, most recently closing
a $20 million third round in December 2002. Investors include
Menlo Ventures, Alloy Ventures, Deutsche Post Ventures,
New Enterprise Associates, Mitsubishi International, and
individuals.
Open
Harbor employs 90 and is hiring.
http://www.openharbor.com
Please
allow us to acknowledge your new move or promotion by sending
your announcement to [email protected]
WITI is excited to announce and welcome the following
new chapters:
- Richmond, VA.
- Corpus Christi, TX.
- Honolulu, HA.
- Boston, MA.
- Phoenix, AZ.
- San Diego, CA.
- Orlando, FL.
- RTP, NC.
- Nashville, TN.
- Dallas, TX.
- Brisbane, Australia
- Hong Kong, China
Chapter Meetings
WITI
Chicago - Real World Issues For IT Executives - IBM
Americas
Thursday, September 18, 2003
WITI
Silicon Valley - Five Myths About Getting a Job
Thursday, September 18, 2003
WITI
Philadelphia - Communicating Effectively for Promotion
Thursday, September 18, 2003
WITI
Los Angeles - "Do You Have What It Takes To Start
Your Own Business" Tuesday, September 23, 2003
WITI
Chicago - "IT Challenges in Healthcare: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond " Tuesday, September 23, 2003
WITI
New York - "Diane Brink - Vice President of Marketing - IBM Americas " Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Click
here for more chapter meetings:http://www.witi.com/center/regionalchapter/
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Company
Spotlight
Capital One
Superheroes wanted. (We'll supply the cape.) Everyday people performing superhuman tasks - it's something
you don't see very often.
At Capital One, we witness it every day.
That's because we offer our associates an entrepreneurial
environment where they can share their ideas - and then
we give them tools to help their ideas take flight.
Capital One Highlights
- One
of the fastest growing financial services companies in
the U.S.
- One
of the top ten credit card issuers in the world
- Over
ten locations worldwide
- Entering
new markets such as auto financing, installment loan,
and investment service
- Challenging
careers to fit a variety of professional and educational
backgrounds such as IT, Marketing and Analysis, and Management
For more information on our outstanding benefits package
and locations visitt www.capitalone.com/careers.
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We promote a drug-free work environment.
Job
Spotlight
Java Developer
Keane's
NYC branch has a number of openings for Java Developers.
Must have strong server side Java experience. Also strong
experience in SQL (Sybase would be a big plus)using stored
procedures. Good experience in UNIX and Perl. Financial
Services background required. Please put Java in subject
line.
http://www.witi4hire.com/candidates/view_job.phtml?no=131929
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For A Job?
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will reach hundreds of thousands more people in business
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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. 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!
Women and the MBA, sponsored by Princeton Review
Ongoing forums across the country from September 6 October 19
Designed to support women who are considering pursuing an MBA, these forums are an opportunity to learn about issues that are unique to women business school candidates, as well as being an opportunity to network with admissions personnel and other women in business. For more info, visit: http://www.princetonreview.com/mba/testprep/testprep.asp?TPRPAGE=382&TYPE=GMAT
TECHXNY
with PC EXPO, Networks for Business and OutsourceWorld
September 15-18, 2003 NYC
See the hottest IT Products and solutions, and get in-depth
training on the technologies most crucial to your business
at TECHXNY. For more information or to register for your
FREE expo pass and 15% discount off any conference package
click here
DEMO
Mobile
September 17-19, 2003 La Jolla, CA
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
The definitive preview of the most significant products
and trends to emerge and affect the mobile and wireless
markets -- a comprehensive, first-hand look at next-generation
applications. Register
Now
IRI (Industrial Research Institute)
Women Innovators Network (WIN!) Meeting
October 30 November 1, 2003, Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, CA
At the IRI 2003 Fall Meeting, the focus will be on how innovation leaders can take actions to promote growth and drive an innovation culture in tough times. WITI will be participating in the Women Innovators Network Meeting being held at the conference.
http://www.iriinc.org/webiri/fm03/index.cfm
Computer
and Technology Showcase
September 17-18, 2003 Atlanta, GA
AmericasMart, Building 3
InformationWeek
500
September 21-24, 2003 Tuscon, AZ
The
Computer & Technology Showcase(Ft. Lauderdale )
September 23-24, 2003
Beyond 2003: FWE CEO Summit
September 30 & October 1, 2003
Software
Information Industry Association (SIIA) October 30, 2003 NY, Hilton
Streaming Media
October 13-16, 2003 Santa Clara, CA
Gartner
Symposium/ITxpo 2003 Orlando
October 19-24, 2003 Orlando, FL
Comdex
November 16-20, 2003 Las Vegas, NV
Risk
Analysis Group
Multiple Cities and Dates
The
Women in Leadership and Authenticity Series
Multiple Cities and Dates
Gartner's
Midsize Enterprise Summit
Multiple Cities and Dates
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WITI OPPORTUNITIES
Grant
Writers
Strategic
Partner Directors
WITI
Research Manager
Online
Discussion Leaders - WITI SIGS
WITI Chapter Directors
WITI is currently looking for Regional Chapter Directors.
Launching and operating a WITI Chapter can be a very rewarding
and satisfying experience. WITI Chapters provide women unique
opportunities to develop professionally and personally through
shared experiences and networking. As a WITI Chapter Director
you will have the opportunity to create a platform for women
involved in technology, to share their knowledge, inspire
and support each other, expand their business contacts,
and improve their skills. You will interact directly with
some of the most exciting professional women who will speak
at WITI Chapter meetings, and you will experience the satisfaction
of creating a network of women who will support each other
to excel in technology.
Chapter leadership requires dedication and
a personal commitment of time and effort. If you embrace
and disseminate WITI's core values, and if you are ready
to make a commitment to supporting and advancing women in
technology, the WITI Professional Association will work
with you to ensure the success of your Chapter. To receive
more information and an application please contact our Executive
Director, Carolyn Grossman ([email protected])
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