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WITI Women | Bren Norris
WITI Women Survey Questions and Responses:
1. What was your first job in technology?
My first job with machines
and in the technology industry was in the late 1960's working in a
binder. After that I sold word processing equipment, computers,
software and then high-tech services.
2. Who has been your most significant mentor? Why?
The man who taught
me this business in 1980 has been my most significant mentor. He has
always been supportive, and excited about my achievements in the
field of technology. He trained me in the business arena and how to
deal with problems, negotiations and most of all, how to work as a
woman in a man's industry.
3. What has been your greatest challenge and what strategies did you use to overcome
obstacles?
Giving the business longevity has been my
greatest challenge. There are always ups and downs in every cycle,
especially working with people. My degree in psychology has been
helpful to me in building relationships that have been critical to
the success of my business. Other strategies I've used are to always
work on developing myself and improving my business and contributing
to society whenever possible.
Bren Norris answers these questions:
1. What was your first job in technology?
2. Who has been your most significant mentor? Why?
3. What has been your greatest challenge and what strategies
did you use to overcome obstacles?
4. Who has been the most influential person in your life?
Why?
5. What lessons have you learned that would be valuable to
women beginning their careers in technology?
6. What strategies do you use to maintain balance in your
life?
7. What new technology do you believe will have the most positive
impact on the world in the next 20 years? The most negative impact?
On the lighter side:
1. If you could have dinner with any 2 people (living or not),
who would they be?
2. If you could only subscribe to 3 magazines, what would
they be?
3. What was the last book you read?
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