Board Engagement
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Thursday, July 22, 2010 | 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM CB Richard Ellis - 750 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Session Rate: $125 – Member Rate
$175 – Non-Member Rate
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What’s it about
In 2009, women executives made up 15.2% of board leadership nationally. Attend this session and learn how to strategically position yourself for effective nonprofit, private and public board service. Kristin Mannion, Senior Client Partner for Korn/Ferry International, will provide tools for identifying the right board opportunity that effectively utilizes your skills, expands your network, and broadens your leadership and community impact. A panel of women executives with seasoned board experience will share best practices for preparing for and landing a board seat.
Session Highlights:
- Tips that position and differentiate you for board service
- Identifying board seats that merge your skill set and interests
- Exploring the roles and responsibilities of being an effective board member
- Peer-level break-out discussions
Panelists:
- Caroline Rapking, Vice President, US State and Local, CGI Technologies & Solutions, Inc.
- Linda Rabbitt, Chairman & CEO, rand* construction corporation
- Julie Rogers, President, Eugene & Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
Series Overview:
The Greater Washington Board of Trade’s Women in Business program provides a tailored forum for women executives. Over five dynamic sessions, this enhanced series will offer opportunities to engage in peer-level dialogue, to build strategic relationships and to explore trends and issues most impacting executives today’s market. Each session will include an interactive content session, break-out discussions and a C-level panel of female leaders from Greater Washington’s business community.
Mark Your Calendar! 2010 Session Dates:
- Thursday, July 22 -- Board Engagement
Kristin Mannion, Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International
- Tuesday, September 28 -- Successful Negotiation
Marianne Eby, CEO, Watershed Associates