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BPW Europe has run another successful edition of the online BPW Leadership Training for Women "Be a Better Leader" on October 4th, 11th and 18th, 2024. Held on three Friday afternoons, the program is offered to BPW members and non-members to help them build confidence and develop leadership skills.  Nothing can prove the success of the program better than feedback from the participants:
"I am deeply thankful to the wonderful BPW Europe LTW Team for providing this leadership training and being so kind in guiding us. I'm convinced that if we, as women, help one another, we will be stronger!" "I attended an incredibly insightful leadership seminar with the BPW Europe association. The content was relevant, the trainers were engaging, experienced and very knowledgeable, and I left feeling inspired and equipped with new tools for effective leadership. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to develop their leadership skills." "The training was absolutely inspiring and empowering. I liked that it was both practical and in-depth. The trainers were very experienced and shared a wide range of perspectives. I appreciated the interactive approach and the fact that we had to be 100% present. Each participant had the opportunity to engage and grow, which was especially valuable. I valued the feeling that I was in a safe environment. Even stepping outside of my comfort zone, I managed to handle the tasks. Thank you so much for the opportunity to spend these three Fridays with you!" "I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible online leadership training for Women "Be a Better Leader." It was a truly inspiring and enriching experience that I was passionate about. It exceeded my expectations. I learned so much from all the modules and practical activities, my colleagues, and the trainers. I am motivated to apply this knowledge in my professional and personal life. Thank you for creating such a positive and enriching environment. I will stay connected. I wish you all the best, and I look forward to joining more training sessions on this subject." If you, too, want to feel more confident and empowered and start dreaming bigger, join us for the next edition, which will be held on January 31st, February 7th, and 14th, 2025. Registration is open now.
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Today, 8th July 2024, my colleague and LTW alumna Veronika Lägel and I, both members of BPW Germany, gave a lecture at the university in Burghausen on equal pay, leadership, and networking. The students were very engaged, asking many questions and participating in a lively dialogue. One of our key points was that unequal pay has structural roots and cannot simply be attributed to individual women lacking negotiation skills. We also emphasized the importance of networking and building personal connections, especially in the current information age, where strong networks can provide valuable resources and mentoring to support career advancement. We also took the opportunity to introduce BPW Europe, and a Young BPW representative, Anna Zimmermann, gave a brief video speech. The students showed great interest in the upcoming Leadership Training for Women (LTW), scheduled for 4th, 11th, and 18th October 2024. Conny R Montague Chair BPW Europe Working Group Learning for Leadership Developing self-awareness and self-confidence is a lifelong process for every human, involving learning, reflection, and feedback from others.
Last Thursday, 11 April 2024, we held our second LTW Leadership Forum. We were joined by brilliant women from different European countries to reflect on leadership challenges, learn from our experience, and benefit from the appreciative, constructive, and supportive feedback of the other participants. Whether one had a current issue to look into or not, everyone highly appreciated the fact that this opportunity exists. Another Leadership Forum is coming in the fall of 2024, and every LTW alumna is welcome to join us. Facilitators: Ann Wood, Petya BARRAUD (NENOVA) During the 3 Fridays of 16th and 23rd February and 1st March 2024, the BPW Working Group "Learning for Leadership" had the opportunity to facilitate transformative leadership training for a diverse group of dynamic business and professional women. Together with an exceptional trainer team, we went on a journey to cultivate leadership skills and develop personal growth. At the heart of our discussions was the group's shared value of "personal development," a cornerstone for driving success. As we reflected on leadership principles, participants considered how they could incorporate them into their own leadership journeys. Sixteen participants from all over Europe also shared experience and mutual support. We will repeat this inspiring and effective Leadership Training for Women on 3 consecutive Friday afternoons on the 4th, 11th and 18th of October, 2024. Scholarships are available for Young BPW members.  I highly recommend this training to women seeking to enhance their leadership skills. Through creating a supportive space and through very effective instruction and reflection, there is something for everyone, regardless of their experience level. It was great to meet and network with a variety of motivated women from across Europe.
Thank you for the inspirational training delivery and role modelling! Great program - worth every minute and hour spent! The trainers were very cooperative and did their best for all of us. Our trainers created a space where we felt secure and vulnerable enough to share our challenges and not feel the need to justify our choices or decisions. The program is designed so that everyone has great benefits no matter the level of business they are at. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone who needs to improve or wants to learn more about Leadership. Thank you Well prepared and good structure; I liked the switch between the trainers, who were very skilled and energizing. Important content and topics were in a good mix, and going into breakout rooms for discussions gave extra value to the training. I made some nice connections with other female leaders around Europe which was a nice bonus. Thank you, everybody! LTW Leadership Forum - Enhance Your Leadership Journey In a Supportive Network Environment25/11/2023 Supportive networks are crucial for women in leadership roles as they contribute personally and professionally to their learning and growth. Our new initiative - the LTW Leadership Forum, addresses this need for connection and collaboration. This online event is a unique opportunity for all LTW alumnae to come together and continue the valuable conversations we started during our training days, celebrating our triumphs, exchanging invaluable insights on overcoming our challenges and empowering us all to bring our leadership and confidence to the next level.
On 23 Nov 2023, we had our first LTW Leadership Forum. A fantastic group of LTW alumnae joined us for an inspiring discussion about leadership successes and challenges that we are all currently facing or have experienced in the past. The conversation covered topics such as conflict management, values and career choices, how values differ from generation to generation, and what we can learn from this. Participants and facilitators provided constructive, appreciative and valuable feedback and further reading materials on the discussed subjects. Our lively discussion led to the emergence of new ideas and different perspectives. Another LTW Leadership Forum is coming in the first half of 2024, and every LTW alumna is welcome to join us! Finally, I want to end with a feedback line we received from one of our participants: I like the fact it is a safe group where women are supporting women! Thank you for this! Facilitators: Ann Wood, Petya BARRAUD (NENOVA) It's great to see so many women taking on leadership roles or working towards them. Recently, 11 participants from different European countries and even Africa completed the online BPW Europe Leadership Training for Women "Be a Better Leader" on 29th September, 6th and 13th October 2023. Many of them have STEM or IT careers, where men still hold most leadership positions. The training covered various leadership topics, created a safe space for sharing experiences and allowed each participant to reflect and develop their own leadership vision and journey. BPW Europe offered four scholarships – 3 to Young BPW members and one to a BPW member actively contributing to the successful operation of their national organization. The next edition of the online BPW Leadership Training for Women Be a Better Leader will be held on the 16 and 23 February and 1 March 2024.  Here is what participants had to say about the training: "Very inspiring interactive training managed by a very dynamic and effective female team. I highly recommend it." "Often, it's essential to engage in self-reflection and reevaluation to determine which upcoming steps warrant our full attention. The BPW LTW offered me invaluable insights and an insightful external perspective in this regard." "I liked the personal exchange in a small group the most. While talking with other people who are in a similar situation and are openhearted, there is very much room for reflection." "This was a wonderful course in terms of content and connections. For many of us, we can get so caught up in daily life and circumstances that we lose a bit of flexibility in thinking. This course helps with that, as there are women from many different backgrounds and experience levels sharing their varied situations. Very much looking forward to keeping in contact with these women." "I enjoyed being together with other BPW members at the BPW Leadership Training for Women to talk and learn about leadership. Besides some basic leadership skills, the personal interaction with the other participants and their stories made this training so valuable. It was very interactive and great to meet women from different countries as I like this international character. It was also an opportunity to reflect on my values, and I was surprised how they evolve over time." "This leadership training has truly been an enriching journey for me. In the beginning, I was in search of insights for my new role. Now, a few weeks after completing the program, I've come to realize that it enabled me to reflect on my past achievements to design my own path in preparation for future challenges. Additionally, it deepened my understanding of mental health and how to promote it within a team. One aspect that resonated deeply with me was the exploration of leadership roles within groups. It serves as a reminder that our collective power is at its peak when we collaborate. To maximise this strength, it's crucial that we comprehend the dynamics of group interactions." Fourteen motivated women from Switzerland, Germany and Italy successfully completed the online BPW Europe Leadership Training for Women “Be a Better Leader”, provided by the BPW Europe Working Group Learning for Leadership on the 10th, 17th and 23rd March 2023. The training allowed participants to learn more about what leadership entails and share experiences while working on their own personal and professional development. In keeping with the goal of the BPW Europe Working Group Learning for Leadership, the digital training program provides BPW members and non-members with affordable up-to-date training to support them in their professional life. Anu Viks, Estonia, Ann Wood, Petya Barraud and Sheerah Kim, Switzerland, and Conny Montague and Sabine Grosser, Germany, form the international training team. BPW Europe offered a scholarship to one Young BPW member to support and further encourage her leadership development. The next digital BPW Leadership Training for Women Be a Better Leader will be held on 29th September, 6th and 13th October 2023.  Here is what participants had to say about the training: “Many thank you!”
“It was very inspiring! Thank you for your work!” “A great leadership training! Very interactive with room for exercises in safe environment. Thank you so much!” “A very professional, dynamic and pragmatic training. Enthusiastic and credible trainers. Very encouraging.” “The training is an opportunity to meet with others and to deepen the attitude to a more inclusive leadership.” The BPW Europe Working Group Learning for Leadership held another “Be a Better Leader” online training on 23rd and 30th September, and 7th October 2022. Trainers Anu Viks, Estonia, Ann Wood, Petya Barraud and Sheerah Kim, Switzerland, and Conny Montague and Sabine Grosser, Germany, led participants through the interactive format and vivid exchange of ideas and experiences. A highly motivated group of 10 participants from 5 different nationalities, coming from a wide range of professional backgrounds (corporate, non-for-profit, academic, political, to name a few) and various levels of leadership experience, engaged in intensive learning and sharing during the 3 half-day sessions. At the end of the training they felt empowered, motivated, inspired, ambitious and strong to bring their leadership journey to the next level. BPW Europe offered scholarships to four Young BPW members to support and further encourage their leadership development. The digital training program is aimed at creating a personal and professional learning opportunity for BPW members and any other women interested in their leadership development. The next digital BPW Leadership Training for Women Be a Better Leader will be held on 10th, 17th and 24th March 2023.  Here is what participants had to say about the training:“ Very inspiring and empowering! I loved the format with the workbook, exercises in groups or pair. People were very talented and smart when sharing, trainers are good and the whole group was a safe zone! Thanks a lot! I have now to follow my leadership journey!”
“The Leadership Training was of great value for me personally. It was a great mix of taking a step back to consider my core values as well as my vision as a leader, learn about leadership styles, practice conflict management and learn from other inspiring women. I was able to take a great amount of inspiration and motivation away from it. Definitely recommend!” “I really enjoyed the interactive and dynamic nature of the leadership training! It was wonderful to brainstorm solutions to common problems that professional women experience and do that with like-minded and inspiring individuals! Thank you!” “The BPW Leadership Training is a great opportunity to learn from and share with other experienced female leaders, which is very inspiring to develop your own leadership style - thank you for finding my leadership vision 'Be the leader you want to be led by'.” “Great leadership training with lots of inspiring women! Thanks for sharing all your experiences. I learned a lot and was able to develop my personal leadership journey. THANK YOU”  Anu Viks and Conny Montague gave a very interactive workshop on “Inclusive Leadership: The Skills to Manage Diverse Teams, Talents and Ideas” as a part of the BPW 17th European Conference in May 2022 program. Their presentation emphasized equality (the Conference motto) as an ideal and the application of an inclusive leadership style with diverse teams and talents as the implementation of this ideal. The workshop attracted 82 participants, making it the biggest workshop event of the conference. Our trainers received very positive feedback and lots of demands for future collaboration.   |
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