Women will not be overlooked in 2013! How to stand out as a trailblazer in your organization?

For decades, women of all walks of life have felt pressured to prove themselves as they continue to break barriers, norms, and stigmas. Some women focus on overcoming the challenges, while others make strategic decisions to seize opportunities that take their organizations to the next level. Within the organization, there are both small and big ways to make a difference in outcomes and build lasting professional value. The ability to inspire others, infuse a sense of integrity and strength in tasks, and maximize results is the foundation of long term success. Women in diverse industries are changing trends and making critical contributions that result in major economic gains. We have seen a surge in innovation, opportunity creation, and transformative leadership breakthroughs among women in the workplace. Come to this seminar to learn more about how you can become a trailblazer and innovative leader in your organization.

Learning Objective: Increase leadership skills, techniques, and strategies

Outcomes- At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

a. Explore ways to be more assertive in your executive approach.

b. List valuable skills and professional habits to add value at any level of the organization.

c. Explore techniques and power questions to identify opportunities for innovation and breakthrough results.

d. Examine planning techniques of successful executives.

Moderator: Akosua Barthwell Evans, CEO, The Barthwell Group

Speaker: Olabisi Boyle, Director, Engineering & Planning/Technical Cost, Chrysler, LLC