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Highlights from the Third RFBW Event: Engaging Men

lunedì, marzo 12th, 2012

Dunque ci siamo. O quasi. A quattro anni dall’ideazione del progetto Ready for Board Women, presentato da PWA nel 2008, si è concluso l’iter parlamentare sull’introduzione delle quote di genere nella composizione dei consigli di amministrazione e dei collegi sindacali delle società quotate e pubbliche.

Ne abbiamo parlato, e discusso, mercoledì 29 febbraio nella sede dell’Assolombarda. Eravamo in tante (e tanti): partecipazione numerosa e qualificata.

Monica Pesce, presidente PWA, dopo il saluto agli ospiti ha illustrato le novità di quest’anno del progetto. La creazione del nuovo Advisory Board, con il coinvolgimento di persone che provengono direttamente dal business, con l’intenzione di mobilitare anche gli uomini che devono prendere le decisioni fondamentali nei consigli di amministrazione. La digitalizzazione della lista, che sarà disponibile anche on-line e consultabile in modo più immediato, con aggiornamenti e approfondimenti trimestrali. L’organizzazione di quattro workshop nel corso dell’anno. Verranno condotti da Bonelli Erede e Pappalardo/Valdani Vicari&Associati, Ernst&Young, D’Antona & Partners e Simona Cuomo della SDA Bocconi. Francia e UK dovrebbero essere l’estensione del progetto RFBW a livello europeo. Monica ha anche annunciato che il Ready for Board Women ha avuto il patrocinio dell’Ordine dei commercialisti di Milano.

Alberto Grando, Dean SDA Bocconi e nuovo membro del nostro Advisory Board, ha puntato il suo intervento sulla necessità di far conoscere tutte le competenze presenti nel mondo del lavoro e in questo si è detto d’accordo col progetto di PWA. Un modo per valorizzare al meglio i meriti e le capacità: di fronte al 50% di laureate donne della Bocconi, esiste uno sbilanciamento per quanto riguarda la presenza femminile nei consigli di amministrazione delle aziende italiane, solo il 15-20%, quando va bene. E pensare che molte ricerche hanno evidenziato che le aziende nei cui board siedono più donne manifestano performance superiori alle altre. È un dato di fatto. E allora ben vengano iniziative come Ready for Board Women, una forma di comunicazione che aiuta per lo meno ad aumentare il bacino di utenza delle candidature. Magari anche senza farne prioritariamente una questione di diversità di genere.

Rita Querzè del Corriere della sera e Cinzia Sasso di Repubblica hanno stimolato il dibattito sottolineando come lo sviluppo delle cosiddette quote rosa non sembra aver avuto una velocità abbastanza sostenuta, nonostante le continue dichiarazioni d’intenti arrivate da tutte le parti. A questo ha risposto Stefano Agostini, presidente e amministratore delegato San Pellegrino (Nestlè): la sua azienda ha puntato molto sui giovani e sulle donne, donne che avevano magari necessità di allontanarsi dal lavoro per maternita, ma alle quali è stato consentito di rientrare in azienda, evitando che la loro vita personale rallentasse la carriera. Ma c’è ancora molto margine di miglioramento, ha sostenuto Rita Querzè, snocciolando dati sulla rappresentanza femminile nei consigli delle aziende italiane. Ancora pochissime donne. Ma facendo l’importante esempio di una donna PWA, Laura Iris Ferro, attuale presidente del Cda del Pio Albergo Trivulzio del Comune di Milano.

Ferro ha raccontato la sua esperienza, sostenendo che spesso le donne hanno fatto meno passi avanti nel privato che nel pubblico. Con una certa propensione delle donne a non proporsi con determinazione quando hanno a che fare con figli e problemi familiari. Insomma, sostiene Cinzia Sasso, la rivoluzione delle donne è ancora una rivoluzione incompiuta, soprattutto a livello culturale. E provoca Luigi Arturo Bianchi (CdS Intesa San Paolo, CdA Banca Generali e Benetton) chiedendogli se lui non si sente a disagio, durante i consigli di amministrazione, di avere intorno tutti uomini, tutti uguali, tutti vestiti allo stesso modo.

Bianchi ha sostenuto che ritiene esagerata l’enfasi data ai consigli di amministrazione, tentando di smitizzarne l’importanza, e nello stesso tempo sostenendo che in Italia il problema è in particolare una questione di potere: le donne sono in generale escluse dal potere. Che vede la presenza delle donne soprattutto nelle posizioni di staff, difficilmente in quelle veramente decisionali. Ostacoli e condizionamenti che bisogna risolvere col favorire la conciliazione del lavoro con la vita privata. E con il creare opportunità di riequilibrio delle competenze fra uomini e donne.

Elisabetta Magistretti (Pirelli e Mediobanca): non pensiamo solo ai Cda, lavoriamo molto nell’inserimento delle donne nei consigli esecutivi che possano modificare la governance nel suo complesso, cambiare le vecchie regole del gioco. Ed è fondamentale che questo avvenga nelle aziende di tipo pubblico. Dando alle donne una preparazione specifica, così che arrivino nei consigli molto preparate e pronte a imprimere una vera svolta nel modo di intendere il ruolo di ogni singolo componente.

Ma gli uomini possono e vogliono fare qualcosa?, chiede Cinzia Sasso. Stefano Agostini risponde che per la sua esperienza, donne e giovani possono rendere l’azienda più moderna, dinamica e attuale. Perciò ben vengano tutti gli apporti di novità. Anche se, sostiene Bianchi, in termini di fatturato le donne sono ancora lontane dalle possibilità che vengono offerte agli uomini. Forse anche perché meno condizionate e meno legate a clan o lobby.

Alberto Meomartini, presidente Assolombarda, chiude la manifestazione sostenendo che in Italia la cultura dei consigli di amministrazione non è poi così radicata. E la sua esperienza insegna che, uomini o donne che siano, il valore è sempre dato dalla diversità di competenze. E anche questo favorisce la presenza dei giovani e delle donne in tutti i posti decisionali delle società, pubbliche e private.

Wed, 4 April, PWA Networking Aperitivo with Mini-Workshop: Breaking Down Barriers

venerdì, marzo 9th, 2012

PWA invites you to a Networking Aperitivo with Mini-Workshop: Breaking Down Barriers

All professional women welcome, whether members or guests.

Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 7-9 pm

Hotel NH President. Largo Augusto 10
(MM San Babila, Duomo)

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”- Chinese philosopher Laozi

Faced with an overwhelmingly large project or task, it is easy – and far too common – to procrastinate or even to give up completely without even an attempt. The solution is to focus on reaching the next achievable goal. What may seem staggering, or even impossible becomes realistic and attainable when you break it down to the next step, the next mile.

In addition to learning to break down barriers and then practicing in small groups, this event is focused on making valuable contacts to expand your professional network – bring plenty of business cards!

Networking 7 – 9 pm/ Presentation 7:45-8 pm
Hotel NH President. Largo Augusto 10, (MM San Babila, Duomo)

Free entrance for members, €10 for guests, payable by cash at the event.

Drinks 10 euro each (one drink per person minimum), buffet included

Members and guests, please register in the calendar section of EPWN (www.EuropeanPWN.net)

For more information, please send an email to networking@pwa-milan.org

Wednesday, 21 March, PWA presents: Launch of the 2012 PWA Mentoring Program – The Strategic Relevance of Mentoring

giovedì, marzo 8th, 2012

All professional women welcome whether members or guests

Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 7-9.30 p.m.
PWA presents: “Launch of the 2012 PWA Mentoring Program – The Strategic Relevance of Mentoring”

Do you need to decide your next step in your current job and wish you could consult with somebody with experience to give you unbiased advice? Are running your own business and wishing you had some guidance from someone who’s done it before? Would it help you to have someone to turn to for advice on a regular basis to keep you on track?

“Building your career without mentors is like climbing Mt. Everest without a guide and a Sherpa. Sure, you can attempt it, but why would you?” – Patty Azzarello

Having a mentor is vital to your career success, no matter what point you are at: junior or more seasoned, a small-business owner or in the corporate world, on maternity leave or in transition. Mentoring is valuable for women at every stage of their careers, from university students all the way up to the board room.

In this interactive evening led by our Mentoring Team you will:

• learn firsthand from participants in the 2011 PWA Mentoring Program how their professional and personal lives were impacted by their mentoring relationships
• hear the details of the 2012 edition that is starting now if you’re considering applying
• meet special guest speaker, Yolanda Ausin Castaneda, General Manager at ARI Spanish Magazine Association, who will discuss the strategic relevance of mentoring in your career.

Read more about the 2012 Mentoring Program here, or contact the team at professional@pwa-milan.org (Mentoring Program Leader Gini Dupasquier, and Mentoring Program Coordinators Lee Kirkpatrick Smith and Karolina Wrobel)

Guest Speaker Profile:
Yolanda Ausin Castaneda is currently the General Manager of ARI Spanish Magazine Association. Based in Spain, she obtained an MBA from IE Instituto de Empresa Business School, Madrid. She has more than 20 years of professional experience gained in Marketing (Johnson & Johnson, Vodafone) and more recently in the Media Industry (Discovery Communications, Hearst Entertainment). She is an active member in various international women’s associations such as International Women Forum IWF and Women as Leaders at PwC. She is passionate about travelling, reading and television series.

NH Hotel President, Largo Augusto 10 (MM San Babila, Duomo)
Networking Cocktail: 7 – 8 pm Presentation 8 – 9:30 pm


Entrance free for members, 25 euro for guests, payable in cash at the event.

Members and guests, please register in the calendar section of EuropeanPWN.

For more information, send an email to speakers@pwa-milan.org

Applying for the 2012 PWA Milan Mentoring Program

mercoledì, marzo 7th, 2012

We are pleased to initiate the third edition of the PWA Milan Mentoring Program!
2012 Application forms are now on line.

Please see below all relevant procedures and dates to apply for this year’s Program.

Step 1) Submit the PWA Mentoring Program Application Form – March 8th  to 30th
The  2012 Mentor application form and the 2012 Mentee application form are now available online.
To apply you need to be a PWA member for 2012.
Choose your role, Mentor ad Mentee (or both), download and submit a complete form during the application period, open from Thursday March 8t through Friday March 30th. This is the only way for eligible members to apply for the program as we need all the information requested in the forms to find you the right match.

Step 2) Attend the PWA Mentoring Event on March 21st
Our annual Mentoring event is open to all women who are interested in furthering their careers through mentoring, whether PWA members or guests.
During the evening you will: 1) learn from Mentors and Mentees of the 2011 edition how their lives were impacted; 2) listen to a presentation held from a very special international guest from IE Business School who will explain “why mentoring is important”; 3) learn all the details about 2012 Program.
Attendance at this event is not a prerequisite for participating in the mentoring program, although it is highly recommended.

Step 3) Receive email notification on the success of being matched – April
After the close of the application period (30 of March) we will evaluate all applications received.
Pairs will be matched based on the level of relevance between objectives stated by the Mentee and available Mentor experience and skills. All applicants will be notified via email during the month of April of our level of success in identifying an appropriate match.

Note about Participation: Given the level of interest expressed in the program so far, we may receive more applications than we can fulfill. Applicants who are not successfully matched will receive priority during the matching process of next year’s edition of the Mentoring program, after re-application.

Step 4) Attend the Mentoring Skills Workshop – Saturday, May 5th

At this half-day workshop, you officially meet your Mentor/Mentee partner. In addition to getting your relationship started, it is designed to impart some of the skills needed to ensure the success of your mentoring partnership. These include: do’s and don’ts of good mentoring, active listening and other communication skills, topics to bring to mentoring sessions, and how to get the most out of being a Mentor or a Mentee. Participation in this event is mandatory for all first-time participants in the Mentoring program.

Step 5) Have Your Mentoring Sessions – May to November
The actual Mentoring sessions will begin anytime after the Mentoring workshop and last for six months. Mentoring pairs will meet for one hour or more per month, in person or via phone/video-conference. In order to ensure a good start to your Mentoring relationship, we strongly encourage you meet at least twice before leaving for your summer vacations.

Step 6) Check-ins and feedback requests – June to December
We will be checking-in with each Mentoring pair at the end of June and at various times during the program as needed to make sure the Mentoring relationships are running smoothly.
We will be asking for participant feedback at the end of the program in December to hear about your takeaways, experiences, and benefits as well as recommendations for improvement.

If you have further questions about the application process or about the program itself, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: professional@pwa-milan.org

• Gini Dupasquier, 2012 Mentoring Program Leader and PWA Professional Development Director
• Lee K. Smith, 2012 Mentoring Program Coordinator
• Karolina Wrobel, 2012 Mentoring Program Coordinator

Wed, 29 Feb, PWA Event – Ready for Board Women: Engaging Men

mercoledì, febbraio 22nd, 2012

PWA Milan

in association with SDA Bocconi and D’Antona & Partners and sponsored by IE Business School

presents

Ready for Board Women 3rd Edition: Engaging Men

Join us as we present the latest developments in the ongoing project.

19 Opening Remarks
Alberto Meomartini
– Presidente Assolombarda

19.15 L-iniziativa Ready-for-Board-Women
Monica Pesce
– Presidente PWA
Alberto Grando – Dean SDA Bocconi, membro nuovo Advisory Board

19.40 Roundtable Discussion

Moderators:
Rita Querzé – Corriere della Sera
Cinzia Sasso - La Repubblica

Participants:
Stefano Agostini – Amministratore Delegato Nestlé Italia
Luigi Arturo Bianchi – CdS Intesa Sanpaolo, CdA Banca Generali e Benetton
Laura Iris Ferro - Presidente Consiglio di Amministrazione PAT
Maria Eugenia Giron – Advisor e Consigliere di Amministrazione Gaston y Daniela, Pedro Garcia e Unikuo
Elisabetta Magistretti - Consigliere di Amministrazione Pirelli e Mediobanca

Assolombarda Auditorium, Via Pantano 9 (MM Piazza Missori)

Presentation 18.30-20.30 – Wednesday, 29 February

Details of program and speakers to be announced – presentation will be in Italian

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE WELCOMING MEN TO THIS SPECIAL EVENT

Read more about past editions of the project here

There is no entrance fee for this event for members or guests: please note, advance reservation is required here

View the official invitation here

Wed, 7 March PWA Networking Aperitivo w/Mini-Workshop: Discover Your Inner Mentor

martedì, febbraio 21st, 2012

All professional women welcome, whether members or guests.

Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 7-9 pm

Hotel NH President, Largo Augusto 10 (MM San Babila, Duomo)

Whether or not you believe it, you have the skills to be a Mentor.

This event will help you identify the useful experience, background and training you have which can be helpful to others.

Our Mentoring team will help you recognize your “Inner Mentor”, pinpoint your individual expertise and get you to consider serving as a Mentor in the 2012 PWA Mentoring Program.

Whether you have participated in previous years’ programs, are thinking about applying for the first time, or just wonder what in the world you could teach someone else, you will leave the event with a heightened awareness of your own talents and proficiencies

The evening will be facilitated by Gini Dupasquier, PWA Mentoring Program Leader, Lee Smith and Karolina Wrobel, PWA Mentoring Program Coordinators, who will be available to answer your questions about the 2012 edition that is about to launch.

In addition to interacting in small groups, this event is focused on making valuable contacts to expand your professional network – bring plenty of business cards!

Networking 7 – 9 pm/ Presentation 7:45-8 pm
Hotel NH President. Largo Augusto 10, (MM San Babila, Duomo)

Free entrance for members, €10 for guests, payable by cash at the event.

Drinks 10 euro each (one drink per person minimum), light buffet included

Members and guests, please register in the calendar section of EPWN (www.EuropeanPWN.net)

For more information, please send an email to networking@pwa-milan.org

Upcoming Events by Members

domenica, febbraio 19th, 2012

SDA Bocconi School of Management invites PWA members to the following event:

MANAGEMENT AND WOMEN IN THE MBA: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN MANAGERIAL DEVELOPMENT
27th of February 2012,  hr. 18.30 – 20.30
via Bocconi, 8 – Milano

The event will be divided into 3 discussion topics, as outlined below:

1 – THE ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN MANAGERIAL DEVELOPMENT
Fabrizio Castellucci, SDA Bocconi Professor in the area of Organizational Behaviour, will present an interactive discussion on themes found within the MBA courses. He will focus particular attention on the importance of social networks with regards to career development, highlighting issues of importance and relevance for a female audience.

2 – NETWORKING SKILLS IN THE MBA
Director of the full time MBA and Professor of marketing Giammario Verona  will comment on how the economic crisis has led to increased recognition of the importance of further education as a method of self distinction and differentiation in a highly competitive time. He will focus on the importance of building and maintaining strong networks, and on how MBA programs can strongly contribute to develop these skills.

3 – NETWORKING COCKTAIL – to begin at 20.00.
To conclude the event,  SDA Bocconi invites PWA members to a networking aperitivo in order to meet and discuss presentations with the speakers, the MBA Director, the Women in Business Club and Alumni members from our four different programs. This will present attendees with the ideal opportunity to discuss how the decision to complete an MBA at SDA Bocconi has influenced their career paths.

The Recruiting & Admissions and Career Development services will also be present and happy to answer questions from attendees.

Participation in the event is free, registration recommended:
http://md.sdabocconi.it/home/main.php?np=registration&meetingid=821&lang=ita

For more information: Laura Russo, laura.russo@sdabocconi.it tel. 02 5836.3278 – 3125

Friday, March 2 PWA New Members Breakfast

lunedì, febbraio 13th, 2012

PWA Milan invites you to a New Member Breakfast

All members welcome

Friday, 2 March, 7.45-9 am

Bar Zucca, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele angolo Piazza Duomo
(MM Duomo)

Are you a new member of PWA and would like to know how to get the most out of your membership? Have you been a member for a while, but don’t feel like you know enough about the association?

Join PWA at this members only event where Membership Director Viviana Cavalli will give a presentation about membership benefits, programs and activities, and PWA’s vision and mission in a relaxed and informal setting.

New Members Breakfast Meeting 7:45-9 am

Bar Zucca, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele angolo Piazza Duomo, (MM Duomo)

Members only, €10 fee, payable by cash at the event directly to the bar, includes light breakfast.

Please register in the calendar section of EPWN (www.EuropeanPWN.net)

For more information send an email to membership@pwa-milan.org

Thursday, 16 Feb, PWA Members Only Networking Event

martedì, febbraio 7th, 2012

SPECIAL MEMBERS ONLY NETWORKING EVENT

PWA Milan invites you to meet European Network Presidents

Thursday, 16 Feb 2012, 6.30-9 pm

Hotel NH Machiavelli Via Lazzaretto 5 (MM Porta Venezia, Repubblica)

Join PWA in welcoming the European Professional Women’s Network Presidents’ Meeting attendees at a Special Members Only Networking Reception.

Representatives from our partner women’s networks all over Europe will be arriving for the annual meeting in Milan that begins Friday.

Come and enjoy drinks and ricco buffet with members of our European Network you might not otherwise meet – in a relaxed atmosphere for networking.

Networking 6.30 – 9 pm
Hotel Hotel NH Machiavelli Via Lazzaretto 5 (MM Porta Venezia, Repubblica)

Entrance 18 Euro per person, drinks and ricco buffet included

Payment in advance is required

For more information, please send an email to vicepresident@pwa-milan.org

Wed, 29 Feb SAVE THE DATE: PWA Ready for Board Women Project, 3rd Edition

martedì, febbraio 7th, 2012

PWA Milan

in association with SDA Bocconi and D’Antona & Partners

presents

Ready for Board Women 3rd Edition: Engaging Men

Join us as we present the latest developments in the ongoing project.

Assolombarda Auditorium, Via Pantano 9 (MM Piazza Missori)

Presentation 18.30-20.30 – Wednesday, 29 February

Details of program and speakers to be announced – presentation will be in Italian

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE WELCOMING MEN TO THIS SPECIAL EVENT

Read more about past editions of the project here

There is no entrance fee for this event for members or guests: please note, advance reservation is required here