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In this issue:
- Upcoming Distance Learning Opportunities - December 2022 Webinars
- Five Tips for Nurturing Transformative Women Leaders
- That's a Wrap! 2022 Rising Leaders Program Receives Excellent Reviews
- 2022 BMLI & BMGI Programs Convene for Three Days of Learning, Connection and Celebration in Atlanta
- Save the Date for Our Senior Executive Summit at Stanford (Participation by invitation only)
- Stay in the Know with Cablefax Daily
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Upcoming Distance Learning Opportunities - December 2022 | |
Gain an understanding of the industry’s most challenging issues and develop or enhance your professional competencies, all from the comfort of your own desk. You’ll interact with industry peers, ask questions and receive answers in real-time from recognized subject matter experts. Below are two webinars The WICT Network has on the docket for December. | |
The Secret Weapon to Thriving Through Ambiguity: Connection and Community
*Open to executive-level members of The WICT Network*
Date: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022
Time: 11:15 am – 12:00 pm (ET)
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Speaker: Maggie Wooll, Head of Strategic Insights, BetterUp leads thought leadership on performance and innovation, skills development and continuous learning, and human potential. She formerly led future of work research at the Deloitte Center for the Edge.
Topic: The modern workplace can be lonely. Over the last few years, as many of us have moved teams into hybrid work arrangements, it’s become clear that lack of connection is hurting business. Employers face real obstacles to keep their workforces engaged and productive — not to mention innovative and growing — amid the stress of perpetual crises and increasing pressure to cut costs and deliver outcomes.
Online registration has closed. To register, email events@wict.org.
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Beyond the Hashtag Learning Series: #InvisibleLoad
*Open to ALL members of
The WICT Network*
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (ET)
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Speaker: Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and national bestseller, Find Your Unicorn Space
Topic: The time and energy spent on tasks outside the workplace — things like child and elder care and the mental work of managing a family — has come to be known as the "invisible load." Join us for this #BeyondTheHashtag Series webinar as we discuss the impact the cumulative weight of these tasks can have on our physical and mental health, and what we can do to lighten the load.
| The WICT Network gratefully acknowledges the Beyond the Hashtag Series Platinum Sponsor | | |
Five Tips for Nurturing Transformative Women Leaders
By Laura Peterson, Senior Managing Director and Office Managing Director - New York, Accenture
For nearly all of us, life has us wearing many hats in both our personal and professional lives. At Accenture, I serve in dual leadership roles – one, as Accenture’s Communications, Media, and Technology (CMT) business lead in the Northeast market unit, and two, as our office managing director for New York Metro where I lead our people, clients, and community-related efforts. In both instances, I’m accountable for our strategy, talent development, growth and delivery for our clients, while overseeing a combined workforce of more than 10,000 people. The best part of both hats is working with our amazingly talented teams and supporting them in fulfilling their true potential. In this, I’m incredibly committed to and passionate about putting diversity, equity, and inclusion at the heart of the way we work.
We consider a culture of equality critical to success at Accenture. It’s not only the right thing to do but a business imperative. For me, inclusion has always been at the heart of this principle. If people feel a sense of belonging, feel valued by their teams for their unique perspective and gifts, they will feel empowered to be courageously bold, creatively innovate more often and take risks. This is the kind of environment where everyone can and will rise. Our mission is highly aligned with that of The WICT Network in that we seek to develop women leaders who transform the industry. While there have been many discussions around women in leadership, the question persists: have we made enough progress?
Read the full article for five actions companies can take to retain and encourage women in leadership roles.
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That's a Wrap! 2022 Rising Leaders Program Receives
Excellent Reviews Across the Board
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The WICT Network held its third and final 2022 Rising Leaders Program (RLP) session November 13-18 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. During this week-long, intensive immersion program, participants took part in leadership analysis and case study work while expanding their professional networks. This year's program was well received. See below what a few members of the November 2022 cohort had to say about their experiences. | |
"The program was a wonderful forum for connecting with empowering and supportive women. I left the week with a new lens with which to approach my career and look forward to seeing the impacts of my learnings unfold." – Comcast staff member
"This program brings high value and high impact. For rising leaders, this is definitely an opportunity filled with tools and resources you will leverage each and every day as you navigate your career." – Cox Communications staff member
"I would highly recommend participating - it made me see myself and my working style in a whole new way. I’m excited to take what I learned to advance my relationships and my career."
– Comcast staff member
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2022 BMLI & BMGI Programs Convene for Three Days of Learning, Connection and Celebration in Atlanta |  | |
Earlier this month, The WICT Network hosted the Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI) and Leadership Institute (BMLI) in Atlanta. The opening reception was a momentous occasion as participants in BMLI Classes 46 and 47 were welcomed by The WICT Network community and graduates of the program. We also paid tribute to long-time BMLI program facilitator and faculty member Sara King, who retired this year.
"I want to give a shoutout to the women who started this program," Sara said of BMLI when invited to the podium for remarks, "because there's absolutely no other program like it that's so highly rated. That's so long-term. That has an alumnae offering that keeps people connected in such a meaningful way."
Throughout our careers, Sara said, we need to surround ourselves with cheerleaders who will encourage us in our pursuits, challengers who will push us to innovate, champions who will advocate for us even when we're not present in the room, and caretakers who will be there when we misstep or need help. BMLI and the graduate program connects you to a network of individuals who can and will do just that, she explained.
Sara was instrumental in helping create those strong bonds among participants, having served as BMLI faculty since its inception in 1994, "I got a lot more than I gave," she insisted. "I received everything back ten-fold, thank you."
Before stepping off the stage, Sara had one final call to action for Betsy Magness graduates and current participants: "I hope you'll continue to be cheerleaders, champions, caretakers and challengers, because the world needs us," she said.
The WICT Network has established a scholarship to honor Sara's legacy, which will be underwritten by the Women’s Leadership and Education Fund (WLEF) and conferred for the first time in 2024. Every dollar pledged will be matched by The WICT Network for future scholarships. Donate now >>
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The gathering in Atlanta represented the second training for 2022-23 BMLI program participants. Both cohorts, Class 46 and 47, will conclude their program year in May 2023. Combined, this is the largest cohort of BMLI participants to date, with 58 women leaders represented. These distinguished women have already displayed exemplary leadership skills; the potential to excel in executive level positions; and the ability to mentor others. They are smart, strategic risk takers, and they each possess an openness to learn new ideas and a continued interest in growth opportunities. BMLI graduates return to their companies with enhanced leadership skills and a renewed vision of their strengths and goals – they serve as the next generation of executive leaders who will transform our industry.
The WICT Network is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 BMLI program!
The next BMLI application cycle is now open and will close February 1, 2023. Candidates must complete an online application and an approval form submitted to The WICT Network on behalf of their HR leader.
Learn more and apply here.
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Exclusive Learning Opportunity for Top-Ranking
Industry Executives at Stanford
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*By invitation only*
Dates: June 11 – 14, 2023
Location: Knight Management Center, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
The WICT Network Senior Executive Summit is an invitation-only learning opportunity designed exclusively for top-ranking women in media, entertainment and technology. Presented in collaboration with the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), this master class program combines the power of The WICT Network’s proven leadership development programs with the excellence of Stanford’s top-rated business school.
The four-day summit gathers the industry’s most accomplished women to focus on issues relevant to strategic leadership and executive-level development.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Candidate is among the highest-ranking leaders within her company
- Candidate has at least 15 years of executive management experience
- Candidate is Senior Vice President to C-suite title, or equivalency thereof
This is an invitation-only program. Please reach out to Jason Brown, AVP of Program Operations, at jbrown@wict.org if you are unsure of your eligibility or are eligible and wish to receive an invitation to attend.
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