1. 1111 IAMCP Women In Technology (WIT) 2016

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

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

7. Step 1: Get started

8. Get started 1.Designate a female chairperson from your local IAMCP chapter and put together a steering committee of 3-5 women 2.Reach out to your IAMCP WIT regional lead for guidance and tips on scaling activities locally 3.Plan a brainstorming session to establish goals for the next 12 months Create a presenceRun a community Get started

9. Responsibilities as an IAMCP WIT leader LocallyInternationally Connect with and join your local IAMCP WIT chapter Interact with global online community Attend online forumsAttend WPC Develop communication channels and educational opportunities Support fellow WIT leaders Run a local charity eventImpact the global community through charitable effort Create a presenceRun a community Get started

10. IAMCP 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 Create a presenceRun a community Get started

11. Our Goal: To empower women around the world to pursue and advance IT careers, and that IAMCP is confirmed as a community which heavily influences and accelerates that. In turn, growing numbers of women become aware of IAMCP WIT communities throughout the globe and several of them become vibrant, devoted IAMCP members, leading to growth of the IAMCP membership and brand as a whole. A special note on membership Create a presenceRun a community Get started IAMCP WIT leaders at international, regional, and chapter levels maintain their annual IAMCP memberships If not already members, women from Microsoft Partner organizations are recruited to join IAMCP IAMCP WIT extends an open invitation for non-members to attend and participate in meetings and events. Based on experience this inclusive approach leads us to our ultimate goal

12. Step 2: Create a presence

13. Create a presence Run a community Create a presence Get started 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

14. Social media Expand the reach of your community Run a community Create a presence Get started Publicize your next event Include links to encourage interaction Use hashtags: #IAMCP #WIT #IAMCPWIT 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

15. Step 3: Run a community

16. 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 Run a community Create a presenceGet started

17. Best Practices Run a community Create a presenceGet started S2B Utilize social media to publicize IAMCP WIT events and establish a digital community Attend IAMCP WIT events at WPC Expand WIT in local IAMCP chapters by gathering best practices from WIT communities globally Share content with fellow IAMCP 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

18. IAMCP WIT at Worldwide Partner Conference Run a community Create a presenceGet started WPC provides an annual forum for us to gather Activities, Events, Networking and Connections IAMCP WIT Lounge - network with WIT members, Microsoft executives, and influential partners and get involved Happy Hour Events – expand your network by meeting and mingling with Microsoft executives and other women from around the world IAMCP WIT Charity Luncheon – Exciting speakers and fundraising for a worthy charity. Always a sell out crowd! IAMCP WIT Business Meeting - current members share goals for the next year & for aspiring members to learn more about the IAMCP WIT community Professional Develop Tracks and Opportunities – session tracks offer development opportunities on popular topics of interest to IAMCP WIT members

19. IAMCP WIT Webinars Examples of Our Professional Development Sessions Power Presentations Goal Setting Challenges & Opportunities The Mentorship Impact Time for a Pay Check: Tech Compensation Trends, Negotiation & Career Tips for Women Know Before You Go – WPC

20. IAMCP WIT community contacts PositionContactEmail IAMCP WIT Global ChairJennifer DidierJDidier@directionstraining.com IAMCP WIT US ChairChristine BongardCBongard@qtsnet.com IAMCP WIT Canada ChairRuth MortonRuth.Morton@softchoice.com IAMCP WIT UK ChairJulie SimpsonJulie.Simpson@resourceit.net IAMCP LATAM ChairKarina Lopezklopez@kode-techpr.com IAMCP Australia ChairFilipa Preston filipa.preston@sossuccess.com Microsoft LiaisonSarah Greenwaltsarahgre@microsoft.com Run a community Create a presenceGet started

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