LTW Leadership Forum - Enhance Your Leadership Journey In a Supportive Network Environment11/25/2023 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)
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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.   At the BPW 17th European Conference in Reykjavik we were given the chance to present our team with our projects, goals, members and 93 years of common BPW membership experience. We are very happy to report that the presentation was received very well and we were accepted as the BPW Europe Working Group Learning for Leadership. Our new status, as one of the BPW Europe Working Groups , opens new opportunities for our team to further improve our training and elaborate and provide new workshops to accompany the growth of future leaders.  A third successful digital BPW Leadership Training for Women was held by the BPW Europe Working Group. “Be a Better Leader” was held on three consecutive Friday afternoons (11th, 18th & 25th March, 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 exchange of ideas. An enthusiastic group of 15 future and present leaders from five different countries participated in the intensive learning and sharing during the three half-day sessions. BPW Europe offered scholarships to four Young BPWs to further 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 will be held on: 23rd, 30th September, & 7th October, 2022.  Here’s what participants had to say about the training: « This training is a must at every stage of one's leadership journey. It is brought to life by the trainers and the participants. It wins especially through networking during and after the three weeks of training. »
« For me it was a retake of my leadership training of 10 years back. I realized that my values and leadership style have changed over the years. I did enjoy myself in this interesting group and with our fabulous facilitators, sadly the course is already over ... » « Great organisation and good Idea to do it on three days! » « As I found out about this program I immediately wanted to register and make the most of my parental leave. The BPW team supported me in my wish to participate even with a 7 weeks old baby. This has strengthened my view that everything is possible and that inequality shrinks every day. Furthermore the training gave me the chance to meet brilliant women from around the globe and learn together to become a better leader. The training as such was interesting as well as intense and equipped with a well resourced workbook. Thank you for this opportunity!» The BPW Task Force Leadership and Lifelong Learning has done it again with a second successful digital version of the BPW Leadership Training for Women! “Be a Better Leader” was held on three consecutive Friday afternoons (28th May, 4th June and 11th June, 2021). Trainers Ann Wood, Switzerland, Anu Viks, Estonia, Conny Montague, Germany and Petya Barraud, Switzerland, led participants through the interactive format and exchange of ideas. An amazing group of future and present leaders from five different countries participated in the intensive learning and sharing during the three half-day sessions. A new initiative from BPW Europe offered scholarships to six Young BPWs to further their leadership development. Developed by international women for international women, the digital training program is aimed at creating a personal and professional learning opportunity for BPW members any other women interested in their leadership development. The next digital BPW Leadership Training for Women will be offered on November 5th, 12th & 19th, 2021.  Here’s what the participants had to say about their experience: “I felt very included and motivated and very happy that I had the opportunity to learn and experience from this program.” “It was excellent!!!“ “Very proud being part of this great journey.“ “Good material and very great combination of trainers! Thank you :)“ “The leadership training was very interesting to me and now I have got a suitcase filled with theoretical and practical knowledge. I really appreciated to meet so many different and international women I have never met without the BPW. Let's empowering each other!“ “A great training to reflect on and challenge what you think you already know.“ “Ann, Anu, Conny and Petya are wonderful leaders and it was brilliant to learn from their experience. Feeling very grateful :)“ ““What a great group of people that shared openly their experiences, struggles and leadership goals - it was a safe environment and atmosphere was very relaxed which I appreciated.” “Eye-opening and encouraging training!” Marvelous! |
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