1. @! # 1 @! # Forte Corporate Best Practices Summit Marketplace Networks May 3, 2006

2. @! # Marketplace Networking: Build relationships, skills, and confidence, to accelerate the growth of E&Y women leaders in the marketplace.

3. @! # Goal: Accelerate diverse (women) candidate pipeline for leadership roles 1.Area based Women’s Networks (Events) –Identify key markets & executives/networks –Assess opportunities impact on business results –Deliver “vetted” programs 2.Development Framework Focused on –Confidence & skill building –Preparation to effectively leverage events –Sustaining relationship networks

4. @! # Metrics: EVENTS: Number of events with target market RELATIONSHIPS: Number of relationships with Women Execs. that matter REVENUE: Relationships converted to revenue over time

5. @! # Best Practices: RelationshipsRevenue Events

6. @! # Early Ranks Skill development New friendships and opportunities Part of the Firm culture Career path clarity What’s in it for E&Y? What’s in it for our people? PPDs A stronger business community A stronger reputation for the Firm New business opportunities Role models/mentors internally and externally Brand recognition in marketplace Middle Ranks Future Firm leadership development Retention of high performers Firm allegiance Cross-functional team building Skill-building Unique connection to E&Y PPEDs Opportunity to impact/influence broader set of stakeholders Business building opportunities Contribute to new leadership pipeline Middle Ranks Professional development Business and Leadership skill building opportunities Firm recognition Lower Ranks WECONNECT Issues On My Mind Board Involvement Speaking Opportunities Skills Training Events Internal Networking Activities External Networking Activities Volunteerism Leadership Conferences Mentoring Groups Activities