If you have attended any of our last three golf days\, you will be able to confirm that the WIBF golf day is a great networking opportunity and a wonderful way to wind down for the weekend. Our next event will take place at the Selsdon Park Hotel &\; Golf Course in Surrey on Friday 5th September 2008.
Why the Challenge? – WIBF is passionate about giving women the skills to confidently and successfully take part in Corporate Golf days.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080914T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080914T230000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/233 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/233 SUMMARY:Promoting Gender Equality Through Lobbying & Policy Influencing in Europe DESCRIPTION:One day conference on 'Women's Voices in Europe\: Promoting Gender Equality through Lobbying and Policy Influencing in Europe'.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080917T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080917T200000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/managing-a-successful-career URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/managing-a-successful-career SUMMARY:Managing a Successful Career with Jo Dawson\, Chief Excutive\, HBOS Retail Distribution\, Insurance & Investment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080923T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080923T200000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/make-your-mark-make-a-difference-ripple-leadership URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/make-your-mark-make-a-difference-ripple-leadership SUMMARY:Make Your Mark\; Make a Difference - Ripple Leadership - London DESCRIPTION:Speaker\: Jim Rees
Time\: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 9.00pm
Please allow yourself enough time to register so that we can start promptly at 6.30pm
Nearest Tube/DLR\: Canary Wharf
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080924T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080924T190000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/role-models-panel-governing-scotland URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/role-models-panel-governing-scotland SUMMARY:Role Models Panel - Governing Scotland DESCRIPTION:Sponsor\: The City of Edinburgh Council
Four women involved in very different aspects of the process of governing Scotland will share their experiences and stories. This will be followed by an open discussion forum.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080929T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080929T160000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/228 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/228 SUMMARY:Recruiting and Retaining the Best Female Financial Talent – Why Women Mean Business - London DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) presents Recruiting and retaining the best female financial Talent - why women mean business
Gender diversity in the workplace is fundamental to business success.
Research has shown that companies with more women in leadership positions are more profitable and more efficient.*
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081014T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081014T200000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/dirty-tricks-work-understanding-and-managing-negative-politics-workplace URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/dirty-tricks-work-understanding-and-managing-negative-politics-workplace SUMMARY:Dirty Tricks at Work - Understanding and Managing Negative Politics in the Workplace - Bristol DESCRIPTION:Self-serving agendas can cause untold damage to both careers and the bottom-line. In this session\, we will explore the most common political tactics to forewarn and forearm. Equipped with these insights\, we will also be looking at techniques and skills that you can develop to overcome those who oppose you with dirty tricks and turn these difficult situations to positive outcomes for all concerned. Put another way\, you will learn how to \\"Influence with integrity\\".
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081020T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081020T200000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/negotiating-success-%E2%80%93-getting-buy-your-agenda URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/negotiating-success-%E2%80%93-getting-buy-your-agenda SUMMARY:Negotiating for Success – Getting buy-in to your Agenda - London DESCRIPTION:Speaker\: Jeanette Cowley\, Go for Growth\, Inspiring Success
Time\: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 9.00pm
Please allow yourself enough time to register so that we can start promptly at 6.30pm
Nearest Tube &\; DLR\: Canary Wharf
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081020T173000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081020T200000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/231 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/231 SUMMARY:Are you ready to make a change in the health sector? The NHS awaits you! DESCRIPTION:Women in Banking &\; Finance invites you to their Women on Board’s Forum joint event with the Appointments Commission with keynote speakers\, Anne Watts CBE and Jim Pringle\, the Appointments Commission and guest speakers currently serving on NHS Boards.
The event provides an opportunity to hear from the Appointments Commission about several pilot programmes to attract more senior business women on to NHS boards to bring financial knowledge and commercial expertise to Board debate and be part of transformational change.
The pilots are\:
Talent pool development\;
Speaker\: Dr Mark McKergow\, The Centre for Solutions Focus at Work
We all face really tough situations sometimes - where nothing seems to be working and we don't know what to do. Mark McKergow will share the simple and pragmatic approach of Solutions Focus (SF) - the art of finding what works even in the toughest places. SF is in use all over the world and is revolutionising the way businesses approach everything from strategic planning to coaching to conflict management.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T190000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/personal-development-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%9Cscenario-thinking-the-future-women%E2%80%9D-scotland URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/personal-development-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%9Cscenario-thinking-the-future-women%E2%80%9D-scotland SUMMARY:Personal Development – “Scenario Thinking - The Future of Women” -Scotland DESCRIPTION:During this exciting session you will learn the application of Scenario Thinking in assessing future opportunities and threats and considering strategic options.
So what are the prospects for women in the future? Are you sure or are you simply dreaming? What will determine a good outcome?
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081125T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081125T200000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/217 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/217 SUMMARY:Positive Politics for Powerful Women Leaders - London DESCRIPTION:Speaker\: Michelle Brailsford\, Jupiter Consulting Group
Time\: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 9.00pm
Please allow yourself enough time to register so we can start the workshop promptly at 6.30pm
Do you\, like many women\,under-estimate the ways that your attitudes and actions about power and politics impact your career success?
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080829T005637Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081204T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081204T220000Z UID:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/wibf-bristol-christmas-party URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wibf.org.uk/content/wibf-bristol-christmas-party SUMMARY:WIBF Bristol - Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:The Christmas event of the season - please do not miss out in joining us at Averys Wine Cellar for our Christmas party on 4th December 2008.
We will be celebrating in style in the vaulted cellars of Averys enjoying plenty of wine and food under their expert guidance.
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