For Technical and Non-Technical Women
in Technical Organizations

2 day workshop, November 1 and 2, 2011

Sponsored by MIT Professional Education
- Career Reengineering Program

Women in technical environments are required to prove themselves on a continual basis.  Due to their small representation in technical environments, they may also feel critiqued more closely.   Research shows that women’s performance is rated differently than their male counterparts.  So how does a woman have her voice heard, her influence felt, and how can she excel in a technical culture?

Past Participants' Testimonials “Inspirational. It will get you out of whatever rut you are in!” “I have more concrete and actionable feedback than I've ever received. It has helped me to see how and why acting on this feedback could change the course of my career.” “Enlightening in terms of learning about the perceptions of key constituents and how I fit into my company's culture.”

This two-day workshop will help women navigate the technical culture to make sure their contributions are recognized. This is a unique developmental opportunity because it provides women with:

• candid feedback on leadership skills through an individual 360 assessment
• enlightening research on bosses’ views of what it takes to be successful in technical environments
• an in-depth understanding of the technical culture and strategies for navigation
• one-on-one coaching from experienced leadership coaches
• a process for thinking and responding strategically

Course Description

This workshop will cover the following:

• Organizational culture and its impact on performance, influence and rewards
• Strategies to align your leadership profile with your organization’s culture (Note: Leadership profile is drawn from 360 feedback assessment from boss, peers, direct reports, team members.)
• Techniques to enhance strategic thinking and persuasion skills
• Gender research on the strategies, tactics and behavioral underpinnings for success for women in technical cultures 
• Strategies and tactics for navigating your career including finding a mentor and overcoming the isolation women face in male-dominated cultures.

In addition you will:

• Receive an individual coaching session to help analyze feedback and apply leadership behaviors to the workplace.
• Create a customized development plan to apply skills and workshop insights

Pre-work Requirement

Completion of an online 360 survey leadership survey by the participant and the participant’s boss or bosses, peers and direct reports

Who should attend

Technical and nontechnical women from high technology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical, and other technology industries as well as from academia.

Attendees will gain the most if they are engaged in a leadership role for at least 6 months. A leadership role can include managing direct reports, leading project team, and/or leading an initiative that involves influencing others who don’t report to you.

Dates: November 1 and 2, 2011

Location: MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA

Tuition: $1800 per participant (maximum of 3 individuals per organization.) Tuition includes: 360 feedback assessment, developmental resource guide, book on organizational culture, participant manual with resources list, developmental action plan and individual coaching.

Cancellation Policy: No fee is incurred if cancellations are received in writing 10 business days prior to the workshop. Cancellations less than 10 business days prior incur a 50% charge. Cancellations not in writing or no shows incur a 100% charge.

To Register Contact :

Vivian Eyre
Partners for Women’s Growth Inc. ®
347-678-7378
partners@womensgrowth.com

Carol Sabia
Sheerline Associates
617-489-3006
carol@sheerlineassociates.com