WITI Strategist
Newsletter  •  November 1, 2017

  In This Issue

WITI Summit
WITI Mentor
WITI Blog
WITI Webinar
WITI Career
WITI Diversity
WITI Partner Events
WITI / GEICO Tips
WITI Social Media

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GEICO

  WITI Network Events

November 2, 2017 - San Jose, California
The Power & Influence of Women in Business
November 8, 2017 - Orlando, Florida
Wine Down Wednesday
November 9, 2017 - Tampa Bay, Florida
Member and Volunteer Celebration! Hosted by VACO Location: VACO
November 9, 2017 - New York, New York
Advancement of Women in Corporate STEM Programs - Challenges & Opportunities
November 9, 2017 - Sacramento, California
The Future of IT - Annual Career Event!
November 14, 2017 - San Diego, California
Women Stay Above the Fray
November 15, 2017 - Boston, Massachusetts
Changing the Dynamic in Challenging Situations
November 16, 2017 - Laguna Hills, California
Holiday Mix & Mingle
November 16, 2017 - Scottsdale, Arizona
Wine 'N Unwind
December 1, 2017 - Dublin, Ohio
Holiday Shop-Hop
December 11, 2017 - Boston, Massachusetts
Artificial Intelligence: Mythbusters!
December 13, 2017 - Cupertino, California
Holiday Cheer with Speed Networking
December 21, 2017 - Phoenix, Arizona
Networking Ninja: Breaking Barriers

More Network Events

  WITI Partner Events

CIO, CMO and CISO Summits
September-November, 2017
Various Locations

2nd Annual Next Practices Women's Forum
November 2, 2017
Irvine, California

ProductCamp Gulf Coast 2017
November 3, 2017
Tampa, Florida

DeveloperWeek Austin
November 7-9, 2017
Austin, Texas

Women of Color Leadership Forum
November 7, 2017
San Mateo, California

2017 Cyber Security Summit: Boston
November 8, 2017
Boston, Massachusetts

Reinventing Global Organizations - Executive Roundtable and Reception
November 8, 2017
New York, New York

Freeman Digital Presents Women In Technology: Making a Difference
November 8, 2017
Online, California

See Details of All Partner Events Here

  WITI Member Discounts

WITI Professional Association
OLYMPIC PLAZA
11500 Olympic Blvd.
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90064
818-788-9484


  WITI Summit

The most important event for women in technology returns to Silicon Valley June 10-12, 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in San Jose. At the 24th Annual Women in Technology Summit, executives, entrepreneurs, and technology thought leaders from around the world converge to make things happen.

Register Today at the Super Early Bird Pricing!

  WITI Career

Negotiation Tip #2: When Should You 'Go Nuclear' and Detonate the Nuclear Option?
By Fatimah Gilliam

At some point in every negotiation - especially when things become tense or you are dealing with people who are pricklier than a porcupine - you are faced with the decision of whether you should alter your negotiation style.

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  WITI Mentor

Finding a Mentor Might Be Easier Than You're Making It
By Steve Cadigan

No matter your level of seniority in your company or field, you're inevitably going to encounter a challenging situation you're unsure of how to handle. This challenge can be anything from a new job offer to a company merger, to managing a tough employee.

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  WITI Webinars

WITI Member Orientation
Presenter(s): WITI
November 3, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT (3-4PM ET)

How to Avoid ScrumButt
Presenter(s): Dennis Conte
November 16, 2017 12-1PM PT (3-4PM ET)

Your Perfect Work: How to Go from Bored, Burned Out & Unfulfilled in Your Career to Creating Work You Love
Presenter(s): Renessa Boley Lane
November 30, 2017 12-1PM PT (3-4PM ET)

  These Webinars are FREE To WITI Members!

Not a member yet? Become a member today and receive 20% off any package. Just use promo code mem2017

  WITI Blog

Why Nobody Stopped Harvey Weinstein and the Invisible Evils of Bias
By Will Marré

I felt a combination of admiration and anger Saturday morning as I listened to a speech by Dr. Gloria McNeal at National University in La Jolla, CA. When she finished, my colleague, Adriana was in tears and I held my head in my hands.

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Did you miss Will's fantastic webinar? Click here for the recording.

  WITI Diversity

Diversity of Perspective
By Ciara Gogan

I get it ... Women & minorities are feeling marginalized. Our rights are being trampled on; people are at each other's throats about politics, freedom, protest, and so on.

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  Join WITI @ Developer Week

Developer Week Austin 2017
November 7-8, 2017  | Austin, TX

Companies now recognize the influence that developers have in product development, IT decision making, and strategic business outcomes. DeveloperWeek Austin invites all Southwest developers to acquire a landscape view of all the tools and technologies that supercharge development.

Get your free OPEN Dev Pass here (Limit 100)

  Join WITI @ KPMG

KPMG Technology Career Forum
November 14, 2017  | Online

Text chat live with KPMG recruiters about Technology, Management Consulting, and Data & Analytics Careers at the KPMG Technology Career Forum, 11/14/17 1:00-3:00pm EST. Register Today

  WITI / GEICO Tips

Top Tips for a Comfortable and Fun Camping Trip

If you think "camping" means "uncomfortable," we have some surprises for you.

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