IAMCP Women In Technology (WIT)
2014
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So you heard about WIT…
What’s next?
• Get started
• Create a presence
• Run a community
Mission, vision, and values
Mission
Vision
To connect the creative, innovative and hardworking women in
the Microsoft eco-system for the purpose of:
• Providing mutual support in achieving professional and
personal goals
• Attracting and retaining women into careers in information
technology
• Furthering the objectives of the IAMCP
• Building a global community of like-minded women who meet
annually at WPC
Diversity is good for business. Gender diversity introduces
innovation which fuels better business, builds stronger
relationships and increases profitability. We will attract a strong
membership by example—by acting ethically, honestly and
courageously and through an ongoing commitment to
community outreach activities.
Values
• Leveraging the power of global relationships, collaboration and learning to build a strong ecosystem of women who can provide
support and mutual learning
• Valuing diversity, fostering a trusting, open and inclusive environment and treating each person in a manner that reflects respect
• Understanding that each of us has the power to change the lives of others—we will use every interaction as an opportunity to impact
others in a positive way
• Fostering a culture of community involvement and volunteerism—finding ways to give back to charities that reflect our commitment to
improving the lives of others
How WIT works
Host WIT
meetings
Designate a
chairperson
Hold
Brainstorm
Session
Coordinate
WIT events
Contact interested
participants
Hold a
brainstorming
session
Share Best
practices
Participate
in global
WIT
initiatives
Grow the WIT
Community
Start with
Planning
Fuel With
Activities
Grow with
Regularity
Share
Best
Practices
Step 1: Get started
Get started
Get started
Create a presence
1. Designate a chairperson from your
local IAMCP chapter and put together
a steering committee of 3-5 women
2. Reach out to your WIT regional lead for
guidance and tips on scaling activities
locally (see slide 18)
3. Plan a brainstorming session to
establish goals for the next 12 months
Run a community
Responsibilities as a WIT leader
Get started
Create a presence
Run a community
Locally
Internationally
Connect with and join your local IAMCP
chapter
Interact with global online community
Attend online forums
Attend WPC
Develop communication channels and
educational opportunities
Support fellow WIT leaders
Run a local charity event
Impact the global community through
charitable effort
WIT member benefits
Get started
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Run a community
• Strength of community: join with women
locally and internationally to transform the
tech industry
• Global connections: meet people all over the
globe and grow your network
• Career support: build mentor relationships
and engage in active discussions to support
your professional growth and development
Step 2: Create a presence
Create a presence
Get started
• Reach out to other IAMCP WIT
communities and local women’s
technology groups
• Schedule and advertise consistent
local events
• Create a digital presence through
social media, keeping in mind the
overall IAMCP WIT digital strategy
Create a presence
Run a community
Social media
Get started
Create a presence
Run a community
Expand the reach of your community
Publicize your next event
• Include links to encourage
interaction
• Use hashtags: #IAMCP #WIT
#IAMCPWIT
Build your presence
• Start conversations/discussions
in WPC Connect
• Become a thought leader on
LinkedIn by surfacing WITrelated articles
• Submit blogs to Digital WPC
Step 3: Run a community
Step 3: Run a community
Get started
Create a presence
• Include educational topics for
meetings and events
• Be consistent in scheduling and
advertising local events
• Develop strategic partnerships with
other local WIT oriented groups
• Engage in global activities
• Attend Worldwide Partner Conference
WIT events
Run a community
Best Practices
Get started
S2B
Create a presence
Run a community
• Utilize social media to publicize WIT events and establish a digital community
• Attend WIT events at WPC
• Expand WIT in local IAMCP chapters by gathering best practices from WIT
groups globally
• Share content with fellow WIT chapters
• Establish IAMCP WIT meet-and-greets to network with others
• Make strategic connections with groups such as: Students to Business,
YouthSpark, DigiGirlz, WITI (Women In Technology International), Gates
Foundation, Vault
WIT at WPC 2013
Get started
Create a presence
Run a community
WPC provides an annual forum for us to gather
Last year…
• IAMCP WIT Luncheon focused on “Empowering Our
Community”
• WIT Impact symposium concentrated on personal and
professional development, & networking
• Speaker track topics: Examined work-life balance, breaking
glass ceiling, Lean In discussion. In addition, Internal
Microsoft and external speakers.
WIT at WPC 2014
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WPC provides an annual forum for us to gather
This year…
• IAMCP WIT Luncheon featuring Cheryl Cook, Dell Channel Chief, and
benefiting Girls Who Code
• IAMCP WIT Panel Session featuring Tiffany Wallace (Director of Business Development at
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers / 5Point Enterprises), Susie Ibbotsen (Vice President, Marketing &
Alliances at Navantis), Tiffani Bova (Vice President, Distinguished Analyst, Research at Gartner), and Sue
Barsamian (Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Group Worldwide Indirect Sales at HewlettPackard)
• IAMCP WIT Lounge - network with WIT members, Microsoft executives, and
influential partners and get involved
• IAMCP WIT Business Meeting - current members share goals for the next
year & for aspiring members to learn more about the IAMCP WIT community
IAMCP WIT Webcasts
Join us for our twice-annual global webcast.
November TBD
August 12
National Webcast
TBD
National Webcast
Ken Thoreson
A Gourmet Life: Recipe for
Personal & Professional Success
Register for August Webcast
TBD
Stay tuned for details
WIT community contacts
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Position
Contact
Email
IAMCP WIT International Chair
Gail Mercer-MacKay
gail@mercermackay.com
IAMCP WIT US Chair
Jennifer Didier
JDidier@directionstraining.com
IAMCP WIT Canada Chair
Susie Ibbotson
susiei@navantis.com
IAMCP WIT UK Chair
Julie Simpson
Julie.Simpson@resourceit.net
IAMCP LATAM Chair
Kennia Hernandez
khernandez@adistec.com
IAMCP Australia Chair
Filipa Preston
filipa.preston@sossuccess.com
Microsoft Liaison
Richael Best
v-ribest@microsoft.com
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