| A Tale of Two CEOs
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| This year's Women's Forum conference brought together some 800 men and women in Deauville and generated visiblity across Europe for the subject of women and their impact on the world. It also showcased two very different ways that CEOs and companies recognise the growing influence of women. Nissan/ Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn, a symbol of diversity with a childhood spread across Brazil, Lebanon, France and the US, acknowledged that the bottom line for him on gender was that it was "absolutely intolerable" to imagine that any of his three daughters might not be able to achieve their full potential; the audience loved him. Peter Brabeck, the CEO of Nestlé, when asked how many women there were on his Board and Executive Committee, reacted defensively, saying he didn't believe in quotas.The audience booed.The contrast between the two men and |
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| their ability to talk 'bilingually' across genders could not have been more marked. Moving forwards, the companies and CEOs that 'get it' - and those that don't - are becoming increasingly visible. It was an important lesson for all the companies in the room. |
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"This wide-ranging course on strengthening influence and impact has attracted women from across Europe, working for companies such as Alcatel, Deloitte, General Electric, PwC and Schlumberger ... this course is provocative and challenging"
Financial Times, Aug. 2, 2006 |
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"... une formation en leadership destinée aux femmes cadres. Elles vont y apprendre à developper leur influence et leur impact. Y découvrir les règles du jeu incontrournables pour progresser dans leurs carrière. Et finalement y élargir leur reseau."
Le Temps, Geneva, Apr 26, 2006 |
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| About DIAFORA |
Interested in better optimising the other half of the talent pool and the other half of the market - the female half? DIAFORA helps companies maximise the benefits of gender diversity in management and leadership teams. Interested in learning more? Contact us. |
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| Inclusive Leadership Programmes for all Managers |
Increasingly, companies interested in developing more gender diverse management are realising they can't focus their efforts solely on women. So over the past few years, DIAFORA has seen companies increasingly requesting awareness-raising programmes aimed at all their managers - both male and female. DIAFORA has responded with its 'Inclusive Leadership' and 'Managing Bilingually' programmes that address issues like the business case for gender diversity, the gender differences that impact organisations and tips and tools for managing effectively across both genders. These programmes are increasingly the key investment that savvy companies make when addressing the issue of gender. For more information, contact us. |
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| Women's Leadership Programmes in 2007 |
| Two women's leadership programmes have proven their potency and popularity, one aimed at senior executives, the other at younger women around 30. Given the growing success of these programmes, DIAFORA is now running its popular 'young' programme, Composing a Sustainable Career, in London and Paris and will be extending it to other locations of interest to our clients. |
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| LEADERSHIP (for senior executives) |
Paris |
| Session I: Strengthening Influence & Impact |
Session II: Powerful Self-Awareness & Communication |
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This 2 x two-day programme brings together senior executive women from across Europe together to focus on the factors governing success moving into leadership roles. The agenda concentrates on critical leadership skills: personal impact, political competence, powerful communications... For companies engaged in developing their women for leadership roles. More... |
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| COMPOSING A SUSTAINABLE CAREER (for young managers) |
Paris and London |
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For women managing, or about to manage, the 30s
A programme for women in the early stages of career building (ages 25-35) to help them understand early how organisations work and the essential balance between competence, visibility and networks. Helps women effectively prepare for career phase issues - before they happen. More... |
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| In London, this programme is offered in partnership with Talking Talent and will focus part of the day on Proactively Managing Careers through Parenthood. |
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| Upcoming Seminars 2007 |
Leadership I (Two days) |
March 12-13, 2007
June 11-12
October 1-2
December 3-4
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| Leadership II (Two days) |
April 2-3, 2007
July 2-3
November 12-13
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Composing a Sustainable Career
(One day)
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Brussels |
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| Mar 22, 2007 |
March 8, 2007 |
March 20, 2007 |
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Jun 20, 2007 |
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Oct 10, 2007 |
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