Executive Leadership Forum (ELF)

Senior business and IT leaders carrying the torch of strategic leadership for their organizations, are constantly trying to find the perfect mix of operational excellence and innovation in business.

DFW* ATW invites you to join us for a lively, informative session with industry thought leaders, as they discuss strategies for achieving success in a world that is constantly changing and innovating for the future. They will share details on how they are instrumental in positioning their organizations to foster perpetual innovation, integration and delivery, by sharing insights and real examples from their work and research across multiple industries.

This dynamic, focused panel of industry leaders will discuss trends in:

• Collaboration between the Business and IT
• UX (User Experience) and ROI (Return On Investment)
• Tech Innovation and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management

Panel:

• Cathy Southwick, CIO, Pure Storage
• Jo-ann Olsovsky, EVP & CIO, Salesforce
• Viren Agrawal, EVP and Head of Services Sales and Industries, Fujitsu
• Dr. Stephanie G. Adams, Dean, Erik Jonsson School of Engineering, UTD

Moderator:

Onyeka Nchege, CIO, The Cooper Institute

Registration begins at 5:15 pm

Program to start promptly at 6:00 pm

Christmas in July Early Bird Registration open now for members only goes through July 31!

7 Essential Qualities of Women Who Lead

Judy Hoberman, President of Walking on the Glass Floor and author of Selling In A Skirt, will be to engage with us and share her wisdom in the DFW*ATW August Monthly Meeting.

When you think about leadership, what skills immediately come to mind? Perhaps strategy, negotiations, education, technical knowledge, communication, power and presence? While those are extremely important qualities to have, studies have shown that soft skills are even more important in leadership than the hard skills we have grown accustomed to. While hard skills will get you the job, it's the soft skills that will get you to the top.

In the engaging and interactive session, Judy will speak about 7 essential leadership qualities and traits that are paramount to success. Be prepared to walk away with useful, proven tips and best practices.

Click HERE for more information & to register!

Share your knowledge by being a speaker for the Koder Girl Web Development Camp on July 17th.  Three speakers are needed.  Please contact Suzanne Mallette to find out more detailed information about being a speaker. suzanne.mallette@gmail.com

For more information about the Koder Girl Web Development Camp itself click here.

Marsha Clark & Associate's POWER OF SELF (PoS) Program

POWER OF SELF is a year-long development program (2019-2020), enhanced by individual coaching, that offers women greater clarity and a strategic framework for making deliberate choices in all dimensions of their lives. At the conclusion of the program, participants report substantial growth in their ability to:

• Provide confident leadership
• Gain clarity and self-awareness
• Create more effective working relationships
• Develop greater trust in supporting and mentoring women
• Become a powerful resource for shared learning in their organization

DFW*ATW and Marsha Clark and Associates are promoting the PoS scholarship as an opportunity for women in executive and other high-potential leadership positions in the technology industry worldwide. Those interested in and suited for this program must possess a passion to help other women grow professionally, as well as the desire for self-improvement, self-awareness, and an overall commitment to increasing their capacity for leadership.

The POWER OF SELF program spans a series of sessions from October 2019 - September 2020. This is an in-depth program that challenges women to grow immeasurably, both personally and professionally. The DFW*ATW scholarship will be awarded to one of our current members.  

Applications are due July 31, 2019 - must be a current DFW*ATW member to apply. 

Click HERE for more Information, the application & registration.