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INSEAD Celebrates Women
6 March - 15 March 2018
In the context of the iW50 initiative, the broader INSEAD community is invited to join the celebration of women’s achievements during International Women’s Day. Through the involvement of alumni, faculty, staff and students, we aim to draw attention to a variety of issues concerning women and to developing and advancing women in business.
Building on the experience and success of previous editions, INSEAD is pleased to offer a series of events on all three campuses (Asia, Europe & Middle East) to increase awareness of the role of women in society. The IWD program will showcase the school's thought leadership in cutting-edge research topics, and will include screenings of thought-provoking and enlightening films as well as live music and treats.
Click on the respective campus links on the left to see and sign up for the various activities.
Europe Campus - Programme
Tuesday 6 March | ||
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 | 12:00-13:30 Faculty Lecture: Gender in the Workplace by Eric Uhlmann In this lecture, we will bring some of the challenges of gender in the workplace to life using a role-play exercise.Topics covered will include gender gaps in representation in leadership positions, work-family conflict, face time culture, and structural and psychological barriers to gender equality. All role materials will be provided during the session. Both men and women are encouraged to attend, and MBA students, partners of students, and INSEAD staff are all welcome. | Amphi Loudon |
Wednesday 7 March | ||
| 12:00-14:00 Film Screening: Bend it like Beckham (PG13) A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti. | Amphi Loudon |
Thursday 8 March | ||
| 12:00-13:30 How do you exert influence in the workplace? The secret may lie in how you say it, not what you say. Female leaders often fight to prove their competence and strength in the workplace. As a result, they can come across as “tough” or “pushy. ”But research suggests that a leader doesn’t need to be tough to be effective. In fact, the combination of “warmth” plus “competence” seems to offer the winning formula for success.
15:00-18:00 Photography slots are limited, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
12:00-14:00 and 17:00-18:00 Our professional photographer will be on hand to immortalise this moment. 17:00-19:00 Free champagne, beer and soft drinks for the evening. Color Analysis Raffle offered by Cris Jacomél, Image coach & consultant, MBA Partner I am an Image Consultant Certified by Ecole Supérieure de Relooking, and since we are celebrating this beautiful day at Insead, I would like to offer one woman a Color Analysis as a raffle prize for this day. But you might be thinking, “What is a Color Analysis?” Well, Color Analysis is one part of the process of Image Consulting, where I analyze which are the best colors that better suit your natural skin and hair color. These colors go for clothing, accessories, make up colors and so on. It’s a nice way as a path towards self knowledge and how to stand out from the crowd. To put your name into the draw, click on the following link * Good luck everyone and Happy International Women's Day!! | Amphi Dean Berry
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Friday 9 March | ||
| 12:00-14:00 The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)-brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big. | Amphi B |
Thursday 15 March | ||
 | 12:00-13:30 Amphi Maag Roland Berger workshop, in collaboration with the MBA Women in Business Club | |
Tuesday 27 March | ||
PhD students only | 10:00 - 12:00 Managing Professional Relationships in the Academic Workplace - PhD student only event - Panelists Zoe Kinias, Vibha Gaba, Maria Guadalupe and Paulo Albuquerque discuss clarifying appropriate boundaries, mentoring and advocating on behalf of quality candidates (regardless of gender, nationality, etc.), and practicing respectful and ethical norms in the academic workplace. | Amphi Loudon |
Asia Campus - Programme
Wednesday 7 March | ||
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| 12:15-13:30 We kick off our week of activities with a walk in heels! Large sized shoes for the men will be made available at the starting points: Camembert and the Library. All participants who complete the course will get a special prize. This event is proudly supported by our Official Shoe Sponsor, CHARLES & KEITH. | Reuters Foyer |
Thursday 8 March | ||
| 12:15-15:00 Photography slots are limited, so please book now to avoid disappointment.
18:30-21:00 Gender balance in corporate boards and top management is a much discussed subject with organizations putting forth multiple initiatives. Join the INSEAD Women in Business Alumni Club for a discussion based on research by the INSEAD Emerging Markets Institute (EMI). Followed by networking cocktails. Keynote & Moderator: Confirmed Panelists: Faculty Lecture:
| Boardroom 1017
Claude and Tuulikki Janssen |
Friday 9 March | ||
| 12:15-15:00 Calling all women! Update your portfolio and have your CV photo taken by professional photographers on campus for free. Digital images will be emailed to you when ready. This is open to all women on campus (students, staff, faculty, alumni). Photography slots are limited, so please book now to avoid disappointment. | Boardroom 1017 |
Monday 12 March | ||
| 12:15-13:30 The euro area continues to suffer from weaknesses that are the result of a poorly designed architecture, but its members are divided on how to address the problems. This paper is a joint work by 14 economist from Germany and France and proposes a blueprint of reforms which, if delivered as a package, would improve the euro area’s financial stability, political cohesion and potential for delivering prosperity to its citizens. Article: How to reconcile risk sharing and market discipline in the euro area | Amphi Roskothen |
Tuesday 13 March | ||
| 12:15-13:15 She Started It is an award-winning documentary that provides a rare look in the lives of five ambitious young women entrepreneurs (Thuy, Stacey, Sheena, Brienne and Agathe) who will stop at nothing to pursue their startup dreams. | Amphi 102 |
Wednesday 14 March | ||
| 12:00-14:00 The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)-brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossedall gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big. | Amphi 102 |
Tuesday 27 March | ||
PhD students only | 16:00 - 18:00
| Amphi 104 |
Thursday, 29 March | ||
 | 19:00-21:30 INSEAD partners with the Singapore Committee for UN Women, the European Union Delegation to Singapore and the Canadian High Commission, and with Bridging Gap, jointly invite you to celebrate gender equality with us at the screening of a series of short films by local Singaporean female filmmakers. The screening will be followed by an interactive discussion with the directors. Register at https://cutfest.peatix.com/ | |
Middle East Campus - Programme
Led by: Linda Brimm, Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour, INSEAD
Venue: 29 Floor, INSEAD Middle East Campus (map)
| Wednesday 7 March | |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Registration and Networking over light breakfast |
| 09:00 - 09:15 | Welcome |
| 09:15 - 12:30 | Dialogue and Debate Stories of Women Leaders who إNSPIRE إMPACT إMPOWER |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
Speakers
Our Sponsors
This event is possible thanks to the support of our sponsors:
International Women's Day Bronze Sponsor
Roland Berger
Roland Berger, founded in 1967, is the only leading global consultancy with German heritage and of European origin. With 2,400 employees working in 36 countries, we have successful operations in all major international markets. Our 50 offices are located in the key global business hubs.
Roland Berger advises major international industry and service companies as well as public institutions. Our services cover the entire range of management consulting from strategic advice to successful implementation: e.g. new leadership and business models; innovative processes and services; M&A, private equity and restructuring; and management support on large infrastructure projects.
Our key values entrepreneurship, excellence and empathy are firmly rooted in our culture.
Official Shoe Sponsor
CHARLES & KEITH
Fashion entrepreneurs, Charles and Keith Wong founded CHARLES & KEITH in 1996 upon identifying the potential of footwear designs catered for eastern women. CHARLES & KEITH is the go-to fashion destination for stylish urbanites, recognized for its desirable fashion and curated collections of relevant designs. With women as the central focus, the brand has developed a full-fledged line of footwear, bags, eyewear, accessories and costume jewelry.
Pushing forward four brand values: Experimental, Desirable, Curated and Modernity, the brand aims to celebrate women and inspire fashion and beauty every day. CHARLES & KEITH extends beyond brick-and-mortar with online shopping site CHARLESKEITH.COM, making the brand available through United States of America, Asia Pacific and Europe.
Since 2012, as part of the brand’s philanthropic efforts, CHARLES & KEITH has been partnering with Singapore Committee for UN Women to champion gender equality, and to demonstrate its support for women-related causes around the world. For International Women’s Day 2018, this commitment to help better the lives of women everywhere would continue to be upheld. Discover the campaign here.
International Women's Day In-Kind Sponsor
Picture Communication
Professionalism at Picture Communication means that you can be assured of always getting a great picture, a picture that tells a story you want it to. Expertise gathered over the years make this possible, shot after shot. Service - it is the one factor that makes a studio stand up from the rest. At Picture Communication, you get our closest attention to your needs and requirements.
Meeting your needs - Every picture has a story to tell, and Picture Communication makes sure that the story is told right. The objective of the client guides the entire shoot. The success of any shoot depends on how much the objective of the client is met.
A full range of services - The range of services at Picture Communication is a comprehensive one. Our areas of expertise covers industrial, corporate, advertising, aerial, offshore, public relations and groups. Whatever your need, Picture Communication is ready to meet it.
Sodexo
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 100 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over 50 years of experience: from food services, reception, maintenance and cleaning, to facilities and equipment management; from services and programs fostering employees’ engagement to solutions that simplify and optimize their mobility and expenses management, to in-home assistance, child care centers and concierge services. Sodexo’s success and performance are founded on its independence, its sustainable business model and its ability to continuously develop and engage its 427,000 employees throughout the world. Sodexo is included in the CAC 40 and DJSI indices.
Sofil Photographe
For those interested in a portrait photo shoot, Sofil Photographe will make this a unique and fun experience!
I organize individual sessions to shoot professional photos (for an artist’s book, promotional pictures, etc…) at home or outdoors, thanks to my portable photo studio. A private photo shoot can also be an occasion to try something new, meeting one’s self under another angle. My models testify that these occasions have been a fulfilling personal adventure, helping them gain self-confidence.
Sponsors
International Women's Day Bronze Sponsor
Official Shoe Sponsor
International Women's Day In-Kind Sponsor
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