INSEAD - Gender Diversity Initiative

Outreach

Our outreach efforts focus on partnering with organisations that share our vision for women in business. This enables us to have a presence at major global events, to engage in research collaborations, to participate in the world’s leading women’s networks and to build key corporate relationships.

These partnerships, as well as internal and external events for alumni and participants, are helping to build a firm foundation for greater gender diversity at INSEAD and beyond.

Memberships & Strategy partnerships

Catalyst	Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA)
Cartier Women's Initiative	Microsoft - WIL
EPWN	Women's Forum
Financial Women’s Association	World Bank
Forte Foundation	World Economic Forum

• Catalyst

Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business.

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• Cartier Women's Initiative

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards are a unique business plan competition for female entrepreneurs in the initial phase created in 2006 by Cartier and the Women's Forum with the support of McKinsey and INSEAD management school.

Each year, 5 Laureates, one per continent, receive a US$ 20 000 grant and personalized coaching support for a full year.

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• EPWN

EuropeanPWN is a unique on-line networking and learning community for women and companies seeking to promote women’s professional progress.

Mission is to promote Professional progress of women, sustainable professional career paths, encourage diverse and innovative management approahces via European and National network.

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EPWN Announce " Women in Business" panel at INSEAD - 5th to 7th May 2009

Women Leading Change for Global Business – a Senior Executive Programme held at INSEAD France Fontainebleau campus.

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• Financial Women’s Association

Founded in 1956, the Financial Women’s association (FWA) is a leading executive organization of over 1000 members committed to shaping leaders in business and finance with a special emphasis on the role and development of women. The FWA serves its members through educational programs and networking opportunities, and serves the community through its nationally acclaimed scholarship, mentoring and training programs.

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• .Forte Foundation

The Forte Foundation's mission is to substantially increase the number of women business owners and leaders by increasing the flow of women into key educational gateways and busienss networks.

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• Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) Europe Chapter

HBA Europe is the pan-European Chapter of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA). With global headquarters in the United States, HBA is the largest professional organization of its kind representing more than 3000 members. The mission of the HBA is to further the careers of women in healthcare globally.

The HBA accomplishes this by providing educational opportunities to develop cutting-edge industry knowledge and leadership skills, recognizing outstanding women in the industry, providing opportunities for networking, creating greater visibility for individuals in the industry, fostering mentoring relationships, and serving as a conduit for research on career advancement issues.

HBA success is fueled by the collective and individual commitment of its volunteers. Ongoing support from corporate partners and individual members enables the HBA to provide an ever-expanding variety of programs and opportunities.

• Microsoft-INSEAD - Women's Forum Initiative

WiL 4th Meeting
June 2nd – 3rd, Brussels
During its 4th meeting, the WiL network had the pleasure to host 4 high level speakers who engaged participants on the topic of women's role in research and technology and finding ways to encourage women's entrepreneurial skills.

“Women, Technology and Leadership” (6 March 2008, Brussels).

This event, co-sponsored by INSEAD, Microsoft and the Women's Forum, intended to raise attention and drive action on the issue of gender participation as a key topic in the framework of the i2010 vision for a competitive and inclusive Information Society in Europe. The speakers were women in leadership positions within governments, EU institutions, business, NGOs and academia, with Commissioner Viviane Redding as special guest.
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"Women and Leadership in the Information Society: supporting Female Entrepreneurship" (11-12 June 2008) an INSEAD, Microsoft and The Women's Forum partnership

This roundtable explores the different obstacles women face, when trying to start their own business, as well as offering innovative solutions to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of women, special guest Commissioner Spidla and Aude Zieseniss de Thuin, Women's Froum founder and CEO.

• Women’s Forum

The Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society was created by Aude Zieseniss de Thuin:
To highlight and enhance women’s contribution to the economy and society, as well as provide new approaches on issues of global relevance
To provide new approaches to issues of global relevance
To create a global community of awareness and knowledge on issues relevant to women’s leadership role
To bring together women leaders, and their male peers, with the objective of achieving a 2/3 female, 1/3 male representation.

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• World Bank

The World Bank sponsored Global Private Sector Leaders Forum is an initiative of the World Bank Gender Action Plan (GAP) to engage private sector leaders in promoting women's economic empowerment. The Forum comprise a group of influential global business leaders who have made commitments to creating opportunities for women as an integral part of their business and corporate social responsibility agendas. An annual event wil lbe an opportunity to exchange ideas, showcase programs, promote the transfer of best practices from around the world, and learn from the tangible examples of "gender equality as smart economics".

The high profile recognition of the value of women's contributions together with committed private sector champions is expected to translate into practical support for women and make a difference for our global community.
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The Private Sector Leaders Forum was formally launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 29 January 2009.

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World Economic Forum, Davos