IAMCP Women In Technology (WIT)

1. IAMCP Women In Technology (WIT) 2014

2. So you heard about WIT… What’s next? • Get started • Create a presence • Run a community

3. Mission, vision, and values • Mission • 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 Vision 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

4. How WIT works Enhancing the Value Designate a chairperson Grow the WIT Community Start with Planning Fuel With Activities Contact interested participants Hold a brainstorming session Share Best Practices Grow with Regularity

5. Step 1: Get started

6. Get started • Designate a chairperson from your local IAMCP chapter and put together a steering committee of 3-5 women • Reach out to your WIT regional lead for guidance and tips on scaling activities locally (see slide 18) • Plan a brainstorming session to establish goals for the next 12 months Get started Run a community Create a presence

7. Responsibilities as a WIT leader Get started Run a community Create a presence

8. WIT member benefits • 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 Get started Run a community Create a presence

9. Step 2: Create a presence

10. Create a presence • 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 Get started Run a community Create a presence

11. Social media Expand the reach of your community Publicize your next event • Include links to encourage interaction • Use hashtags: #IAMCP #WIT #IAMCPWIT Get started Run a community Create a presence Build your presence • Start conversations/discussions in WPC Connect • Become a thought leader on LinkedIn by surfacing WIT-related articles • Submit blogs to Digital WPC

12. Step 3: Run a community

13. Step 3: Run a community • 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 Get started Run a community Create a presence

14. Best Practices • 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 Get started Run a community Create a presence S2B

15. WIT at WPC 2013 WPC provides an annual forum for us to gather Get started Run a community Create a presence 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.

16. WIT at WPC 2014 WPC provides an annual forum for us to gather Get started Run a community Create a presence 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 Hewlett-Packard) • 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

17. IAMCP WIT Webcasts National Webcast Ken Thoreson A Gourmet Life: Recipe for Personal & Professional Success Join us for our twice-annual global webcast. November TBD August 12 National Webcast TBD Stay tuned for details TBD Register for August Webcast

18. WIT community contacts Get started Run a community Create a presence

19. Visit WIT On The Web IAMCP WIT CANADA WIT USA WIT

20. Join IAMCP WIT today! Thank you