The speakers participating on this panel are all leaders in their respective fields. By developing and utilizing their networking and negotiating skills, they have significantly impacted their industries, their companies, and their careers. Moreover, they have made successful inroads into bridging the gender gap as reflected by the senior positions they have attained. In this panel, the speakers will bring their unique perspectives to these issues, which are crucial to the success of women in business today.
Peter Drucker once said, "The dominant factor for business in the next two decades is not going to be economics or technology; it will be demographics." Indeed, the substantial diversity and inclusion efforts of global businesses constantly assert this fact. This panel seeks to gather the thoughts and questions of some of the most forward-thinking women in the D&I space, and to begin to formulate an answer to the question, how should I be thinking about diversity and inclusion in the context of my own career?
Without a doubt, a good mentor can be a valuable resource for anyone whose career is in flux, at a crossroads, or in need of an objective evaluation. In the fields of finance and consulting, where competition can be fierce and internal politics difficult to navigate, having a strong mentor is even more important. In recent years, many finance and consulting firms have attempted to formalize mentorship programs, particularly for women. This panel examines the effectiveness of these programs and offers perspectives on the roles that mentors can play in a rapidly changing economic and corporate environment.
As our economy changes, the need for new ventures and business practices has become paramount. Entrepreneurs have always been relied upon to innovate, take risks, and lead the way in the business world. Are you ready to start your own business? Do you have ideas, but are worried about the next steps? This panel will help you get started as women at different stages of entrepreneurship share their passions, successes, lessons, and advice. Bring your idea, ask questions, get ready to be inspired, and find out how these female entrepreneurs are changing the world, one venture at a time.
What type of leader do you want to be? How can you turn your strengths -- and weaknesses -- into effective leadership? In this panel, we'll hear from some of today's business leaders on how they crafted their own visions of leadership and leveraged their unique leadership styles into success. Our panelists will discuss how they learned what works for them, what parts of their leadership styles they had to consciously develop, and how their approach to leadership translates into professional success.
Service-orientation has long been an important pillar on which strong leaders have stood. This focus includes non-profit work, education, government, and corporate social responsibility. This panel seeks to garner inspiration and best practices from female leaders in the service arena, and to begin a discussion about what it means to be a woman viewing her service-oriented efforts through a business lens.
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, linkedin, Wikis, podcasts, blogs, RSS feeds... Social media has undeniably become ingrained in our personal and professional lives. But what exactly is “social media,” and how can we use it more successfully at work and at home? This panel will feature seasoned female veterans who have creatively leveraged social media to effect change across the healthcare, entertainment, education, and financial services industries. We will discuss case studies of companies using social media to better reach consumers and work more collaboratively, and we will explore what the world of social media will look like years from now.