In this issue: 

  • Join Our Two-Part Webinar Series
  • Spring 2024 Executive Development Series: Executive Leadership Presence & Leading Through Transition
  • "Lessons Learned in Business Resilience," by Kathleen O’Reilly, Communications, Media and Technology Industry Group Chair, Accenture  
  • That's a Wrap! 2023 Rising Leaders Program Receives Excellent Reviews
  • 2023 BMGI & BMLI Programs Convened for Three Days of Learning, Connection and Celebration
  • 2023 Leadership Conference On Demand Registration Now Available
  • Stay in the Know with Cablefax Daily
  • Download The WICT Network Member App, Available on All Mobile Devices
  • Let's Network! Follow and like us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X
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Join Our Two-Part Webinar Series

Join us for a two-part webinar series, led by Ann Carlsen, Executive Recruiter, HR Consultant and authority in strategic workforce planning in the media and telecommunications industries, to learn key strategies for advancing your career.


Thursday, November 30, 2023

11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern)

Adaptability is a topic gaining attention in the business world today. Recognized as a driver of organizational success, adaptability contributes to the development and maintenance of a competitive edge, while helping individuals better assess market trends, improve intuitive risk-taking and maintain overall flexibility and agility.


In our next webinar, Surviving Disruption - How to Stay Marketable, we will take a personalized approach to this pertinent subject of adaptability by focusing on you.


Join us to learn how to:

  • Build your personal brand.
  • Pivot in volatile markets.
  • Identify shifts and take calculated risks.


Don't miss out! The registration deadline is today at 3:00 pm ET - or, feel free to call The WICT Network's main line at 202-827-4794, and we'll be happy to register you.

Click to Register Now

Also, be on the lookout for the second webinar in the series, Vying for a Promotion - How to Raise Your Profile (and Your Pay) on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Spring 2024 Executive Development Series:

Leading Through Transition & Executive Leadership Presence

Leading Through Transition

Dates and Location

April 2-4, 2024

San Diego, CA

Layoffs, restructuring, and consolidation are just a few of the disruptive forces that have impacted our industry in recent years. Leading Through Transition, the newest program in our Executive Development Series, is designed to equip you with tools to manage transition with masterful planning. This strategic program will equip you with the roadmap needed to lead in times of change at the personal, team and organization level. 


Through tailored instruction, participants will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of cognitive patterns during transitions.
  • Identify choices for increasing resilience.
  • Learn to lead others through transition.

Executive Leadership Presence

Dates and Location

April 3-4, 2024

San Diego, CA

Our spring 2024 Executive Leadership Presence (ELP) program, one of three distinct programs of the Executive Development Series, is now open for registration.


ELP helps participants manage the art of presence, inspiring confidence, engaging and influencing others while accelerating your career trajectory. Gain access to a unique toolkit of 12 powerful attributes, skills and thought processes that will propel you to new heights of success.

Learn More!



Accommodations

The Rancho Bernardo Inn

17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.

San Diego, CA 92128  

855-574-5356


Visit the Rancho Bernardo Inn website to learn more.

Lessons Learned in Business Resilience 

By Kathleen O’Reilly, Communications, Media and Technology Industry Group Chair, Accenture

Accenture’s Global Disruption Index — designed to measure the impact of economic, social, geopolitical, climate, consumer and technological challenges — found that the overall level of disruption increased 200% in the past five years. In comparison, the disruption level rose by only 4% from 2011 to 2016. 

 

On top of that, a recent Accenture business resilience study found that only 15% of companies were able to maintain profitable growth during disruptive events. This small group of resilient organizations provides a guide to the key characteristics and strategies that set them apart.  

 

What does this research delineate? Accenture's research shows that organizations with diverse talent and an innovation mindset are six times more likely to drive innovation. 

 

The takeaway is that it is important to identify areas of strength and weakness in our businesses so that we can learn from them and address business resiliency holistically. By embracing these strategies, we as leaders can navigate uncertainty and position our organizations for resilience and growth in the age of disruption.


Click below to read the full article on our website.

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That's a Wrap! 2023 Rising Leaders Program Receives Excellent Reviews

RLP Class 92

RLP Class 93

RLP Class 94

The WICT Network held its fourth and final 2023 Rising Leaders Program (RLP) session November 13-17 in San Diego, CA. 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 2023 cohort had to say about their experiences.


  • “This program far surpassed every expectation I had. Every moment provided value. Not only has this provided tools I will actively implement in my job, it has fundamentally shifted how I will approach life. I cannot recommend this program enough.”
  • “Exceeded expectations and felt like I was learning new things up until the last day. The peer sessions really helped make it more engaging and create lasting, practical experiences.”
  • “RLP was a wonderful experience of self-reflection and building of both soft skills and practical tactical professional skills applicable to rounding out an individual both personally and professionally.”

2023 BMGI & BMLI Programs Convened for Three Days of Learning, Connection and Celebration in

Los Angeles

Betsy Magness Graduate Institute

Earlier this month, The WICT Network hosted the Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI) and Leadership Institute (BMLI) in Los Angeles, CA. The opening reception was a momentous occasion as participants in BMLI Classes 48 and 49 were welcomed by The WICT Network community and graduates of the program.

Betsy Magness Leadership Institute

The gathering in Los Angeles represented the second training for 2023-24 BMLI program participants. Both cohorts, Classes 48 and 49, will conclude their program year in May 2024. 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 2024-25 BMLI program!


The next BMLI application cycle is now open. HR approval forms are due Thursday, January 25, 2024, and applications are due by Friday, February 9, 2024.

Learn More & Apply Here

2023 Leadership Conference On Demand Registration Now Available

The WICT Network 2023 Leadership Conference, held September 18-19, 2023, at the New York Marriott Marquis, featured more than 60 executives, academics, journalists, entrepreneurs and athletes who shared their wisdom with over 400 conferees. The reviews remarked that our conference was “valuable,” “energizing” and “enriching”!


If you couldn’t join us in person, you can still access the conference content – click the button below to register now for online, on-demand access through Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Register Now for the On-Demand Program

Save the DateOur next Leadership Conference is October 21-22, 2024.  Stay tuned for updates.

Download The WICT Network Member App, Available on All Mobile Devices

Unlock the full potential of The WICT Network with our cutting-edge member app, now available for download on all major mobile operating systems. Created to amplify the strength of our network, the app empowers members spanning the media, entertainment, and technology sectors to foster powerful connections with their peers on a global scale.


The app has several features designed to help you easily form connections, and make the most of your member benefits, including access to our Events & Registration, Webinars, Calendar, Groups and other Resources.

Learn more about our Member App

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