This document is a transcript of a presentation on International Women's Day about parity, empowerment, and driving positive change. The speaker discusses her career in marketing and passion project bringing together innovators. She talks about the importance of skills like STEM, art, entrepreneurship, and networking. The speaker shares how she is mentoring a female startup founder and encouraging her network to support women innovators. She discusses the progress made on women's rights and the need to continue pushing for parity. The speaker collects comments from senior women on what parity means for the future and shares examples of successful female entrepreneurs to inspire. She encourages developing skills and networks to create the future you want.
Learn how some of the world's most inspiring women are using their growing economic power to create success in meaning in their lives while building a better world
Empowering women and girls - speech to the Business and Professional National...Matthew Tukaki
I was on the road early this morning to give the Keynote opening address at the National Conference of Business and Professional Women Australia - the title of my address is "Hope, Aspiration and Opportunity". Hope that we can achieve equity for women around the world, aspiration in the sense that comes from hope to build careers and success and opportunity in terms of seizing it. As ex- Officio Director of the Board of the United Nations Global Compact i can't wait to put the message out there - that across the world we must do more for girls and women who still face oppression, domestic violence, lack of access to opportunity and the basic fundamental right of being equal amongst us all.
This document is a volume celebrating International Women's Day 2019 within IBM's Digital Strategy & iX team in the UK and Ireland. It includes a foreword from Ginni Rometty reflecting on IBM's history of embracing diversity and the progress still to be made. It then provides a potted history of women's rights from 1918 to present day. The remainder of the document consists of reflections and stories from various women on the DS&iX team, including Anisha and Liberty who transitioned into developer roles and now work to encourage more technical training opportunities.
This document summarizes a booklet about rethinking education for the digital age. It highlights weaknesses in the current educational system, such as premature specialization, lack of structure and coordination with employers, and lack of passion for subject matter. It also examines emerging trends like access to online information and MOOCs. The document proposes focusing on attracting student interest, proficiency in language, and celebrating scientific achievements as ways to address weaknesses and embrace new trends in education.
This document is the final report from the National Youth Agency's Commission into Young People and Enterprise. Some of the key findings from evidence and research conducted by the Commission include:
- There are many challenges young people face in starting businesses, from a lack of skills and experience to access to funding and advice.
- Youth workers can play an important role in developing young people's soft skills and providing support and guidance, even if they don't become experts in enterprise themselves.
- Improving coordination of enterprise support across the country and ensuring young people have access to mentors and role models is important to help more young people consider entrepreneurship.
- Developing social connections or "social capital" is critical for young people's
Article edited - how omidyar network pumps up nonprofitsFerris Corp
The Omidyar Network (ON) is a philanthropic investment firm founded by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar that provides financial support and other resources to for-profit and non-profit organizations pursuing social impact. ON managing partner Matt Bannick discusses how he and Omidyar's work evolved from technology to philanthropy through projects in rural India. Bannick explains that many of ON's portfolio organizations have a strong technology component that enables innovation to create opportunities, such as d.light which provides solar lighting. However, success is measured not only through financial returns but also through metrics like reach and engagement as well as sustainability and impact. Qualitatively assessing social impact across different organizations and metrics remains challenging.
Internetism: The belief that the Internet will make the world a wealthier place.Amir Anzur
This document discusses the opportunities created by the internet to generate wealth globally. It argues that the internet levels the playing field between people in different locations by allowing jobs like software programming or tutoring to be done remotely. Entrepreneurs from poorer countries now have opportunities to compete and earn income serving customers worldwide. While some traditional jobs may be disrupted, many new internet-based jobs are being created. The internet gives more people access to education resources and allows anyone to start an online business and potentially become wealthy.
Learn how some of the world's most inspiring women are using their growing economic power to create success in meaning in their lives while building a better world
Empowering women and girls - speech to the Business and Professional National...Matthew Tukaki
I was on the road early this morning to give the Keynote opening address at the National Conference of Business and Professional Women Australia - the title of my address is "Hope, Aspiration and Opportunity". Hope that we can achieve equity for women around the world, aspiration in the sense that comes from hope to build careers and success and opportunity in terms of seizing it. As ex- Officio Director of the Board of the United Nations Global Compact i can't wait to put the message out there - that across the world we must do more for girls and women who still face oppression, domestic violence, lack of access to opportunity and the basic fundamental right of being equal amongst us all.
This document is a volume celebrating International Women's Day 2019 within IBM's Digital Strategy & iX team in the UK and Ireland. It includes a foreword from Ginni Rometty reflecting on IBM's history of embracing diversity and the progress still to be made. It then provides a potted history of women's rights from 1918 to present day. The remainder of the document consists of reflections and stories from various women on the DS&iX team, including Anisha and Liberty who transitioned into developer roles and now work to encourage more technical training opportunities.
This document summarizes a booklet about rethinking education for the digital age. It highlights weaknesses in the current educational system, such as premature specialization, lack of structure and coordination with employers, and lack of passion for subject matter. It also examines emerging trends like access to online information and MOOCs. The document proposes focusing on attracting student interest, proficiency in language, and celebrating scientific achievements as ways to address weaknesses and embrace new trends in education.
This document is the final report from the National Youth Agency's Commission into Young People and Enterprise. Some of the key findings from evidence and research conducted by the Commission include:
- There are many challenges young people face in starting businesses, from a lack of skills and experience to access to funding and advice.
- Youth workers can play an important role in developing young people's soft skills and providing support and guidance, even if they don't become experts in enterprise themselves.
- Improving coordination of enterprise support across the country and ensuring young people have access to mentors and role models is important to help more young people consider entrepreneurship.
- Developing social connections or "social capital" is critical for young people's
Article edited - how omidyar network pumps up nonprofitsFerris Corp
The Omidyar Network (ON) is a philanthropic investment firm founded by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar that provides financial support and other resources to for-profit and non-profit organizations pursuing social impact. ON managing partner Matt Bannick discusses how he and Omidyar's work evolved from technology to philanthropy through projects in rural India. Bannick explains that many of ON's portfolio organizations have a strong technology component that enables innovation to create opportunities, such as d.light which provides solar lighting. However, success is measured not only through financial returns but also through metrics like reach and engagement as well as sustainability and impact. Qualitatively assessing social impact across different organizations and metrics remains challenging.
Internetism: The belief that the Internet will make the world a wealthier place.Amir Anzur
This document discusses the opportunities created by the internet to generate wealth globally. It argues that the internet levels the playing field between people in different locations by allowing jobs like software programming or tutoring to be done remotely. Entrepreneurs from poorer countries now have opportunities to compete and earn income serving customers worldwide. While some traditional jobs may be disrupted, many new internet-based jobs are being created. The internet gives more people access to education resources and allows anyone to start an online business and potentially become wealthy.
The document summarizes a consultation on the future of Christian youth work held in December 2007. Key topics of discussion included what the future may look like for young people, the ethics needed for future youth work, and the role of theology. Participants raised questions about how young people will build relationships in a virtual world and how they will react to issues like marginalization. The discussions highlighted the need to develop ethical stances and consider underlying values as youth work navigates complex issues in the future.
This document discusses the role of information technology in promoting quality education. It argues that IT is now essential for quality learning and literacy. Schools have a responsibility to incorporate IT into education to keep pace with modern times. Being IT literate is as important as being literate in general. IT provides convenient access to information and has become integrated into many aspects of life. While computers are useful tools, educators must also guide students to age-appropriate online content and ensure a balanced approach between digital and traditional skills. When used properly, IT can enhance education and society.
The document discusses strategies for empowering rural communities through internet and ecommerce support systems. It outlines models for community networking centers that provide internet access and training, publish local content, and facilitate online interaction and collaboration. Key aspects include establishing mentoring programs, identifying successful rural innovations, and creating sustainable support systems like ebay drop-off centers and virtual business incubators.
The document summarizes the creation and impact of a media festival organized by students in the Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) program at Carencro High School. Parents of AOIT students came up with the idea for a festival to showcase student productions. The highly successful inaugural event was student-run and included elements like a red carpet, awards, and support from local businesses. The festival generated significant positive publicity for the AOIT program and led to increased community support, including new internship opportunities for students.
Metanomics is a weekly Web-based show on the serious uses of virtual worlds. This transcript is from a past show.
For this and other videos, visit us at http://metanomics.net.
The EDU Plan by Gordon Kraft (solution overview)Gordon Kraft
The document proposes the EDU Plan, which aims to provide broadband internet access nationwide and improve e-learning opportunities through entrepreneur incubators and game-based learning. It would require significant investment but could accelerate the economy by training workers and connecting rural areas. The plan involves acquiring a video game company to develop e-learning games and connecting universities to provide resources and students to entrepreneur incubators.
The document discusses the EDU Plan, which aims to promote eLearning via the internet to help people learn on their own. It proposes an Angel Fund of $3B to support entrepreneur incubators and new startups. The goal of the EDU Plan is to make learning accessible at each person's own pace using online resources like videos and games. It also discusses challenges around standardizing eLearning and supporting independent entrepreneurs working remotely.
This document summarizes a report on how digital technology can enable greater social mobility. It finds that while technology benefits many, some groups feel left behind or at risk of falling further behind. It recommends three strategic interventions: 1) new approaches to technology in schools to help teachers; 2) greater employer contact for students; and 3) "Cities of Learning" to expand skills training led by local groups. The goal is inclusive social mobility so that all can benefit from technological change.
The document summarizes a College to Career Pathways Summit hosted in Detroit, Michigan from April 5-7, 2013 by Mobilize.org with support from various foundations. Over 100 millennial students and civic leaders discussed economic and education struggles facing young people in Detroit and developed entrepreneurial solutions. Participants voted on the top five millennial-led solutions to receive $25,000 in funding. The document provides demographics of participants, summaries of group discussions and voting results on various questions, evaluations of the summit experience, profiles of the award-winning solutions, and commitments to action from participants.
Tomi Astikainen is a designer, connector, and storyteller currently working for Beyond Boundaries Global in Sri Lanka developing immersive games and team building activities. However, his two-year contract is ending in May 2018 and he is looking for new opportunities. He has a wide range of skills including branding, volunteer coordination, campaigning, service design, and graphic design. He is passionate about making a positive impact and enjoys connecting with diverse people and groups.
The document proposes a plan to transform the Reading Public Schools into schools that prepare students for the 21st century by developing their skills in research, global communication, and self-directed learning. The plan calls for providing all students and teachers with access to technology, developing a 21st century curriculum focused on student-driven projects with real world applications, and increasing community involvement through partnerships and mentorship programs. It requests funding to implement classroom computer pods, technology support, professional development, and programs to engage families and local businesses in students' education.
Many people have asked about the composition of the University at Albany Weekend MBA Program students, alumni, and faculty. These people are curious about what they do, their background, and their areas of research. To begin to answer those questions, we have been spotlighting a Weekender to allow them to share their story. Enjoy the profiles and please contact Program Director Don Purdy at dpurdy@albany.edu, at 518.956.8381, or at @UAlbanyMBA if you have any questions, need additional information, or would like to sit in on a class!
The 10 most inspiring business women making a difference 2021 (vol 2)(5)Merry D'souza
Ciolook comes up with edition of “The 10 Most Inspiring Business Women Making a Difference, 2021” to celebrate glorious achievements of some inspiring businesswomen.Read more at: https://ciolook.com/the-10-most-inspiring-business-women-making-a-difference-2021-volume-2-march2021/
The Taalanta Initiative is a program created by the Olemotondo Youth Association to address unemployment among youth in Ongata Rongai, Kenya. It aims to harness the talents of local youth in arts/culture, sports, education, and empowerment through activities like a recording studio, radio station, competitions, and training. The initiative's main focus areas are utilizing skills in audio/visual, art, fashion, and nurturing youth talent to help them succeed. Funds will come from arts/culture programs and events to support initiatives in the other sectors and benefit the whole community.
Att.: new contact data: Dreammachine, www.dreammachine.be, gerda@dreammachine.be, +32 (0) 479 98 26 34.
Table of Contents:
• Characteristics of the preschooler
• The kids corner on the internet
• Usage of electronic media by preschoolers
• Usability issues of preschooler websites
• Webvertising towards preschoolers
• Legal & ethical considerations
• Reaching the preschooler mums
The document discusses the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in education and lifelong learning. It argues that ICT has drastically changed how people access information, communicate, work and learn. While technology has transformed many aspects of modern life, its introduction into education often fails to create meaningful change unless accompanied by changes in mindsets and ideas about teaching and learning. The document outlines four roles that ICT can play in education: as a knowledge source, delivery support, transformative enabler, and to develop agent capabilities among stakeholders.
The document discusses the need for universities to reimagine campus spaces and learning environments for the 21st century. It notes that current university models were designed for 19th century needs and that today's students require more flexible, collaborative spaces that incorporate new technologies and support lifelong learning. The Saltire Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University is presented as an example of a new type of learning space for the future with its flexible design, technology integration, and focus on student needs.
The document discusses the importance and benefits of integrating information technology (IT) into education to promote quality education. It notes that IT literacy is essential in today's technology-focused world and argues that exposure to the internet at a young age can help children develop important literacy and cognitive skills. The document also highlights initiatives at the City Montessori School in Lucknow, India to incorporate IT and establish a "techno culture" in schools to better prepare students.
The document discusses a 100 Letter Project created by Shasha Network to gather stories from young people about their experiences in education. It includes 20 letters from individuals discussing topics like overcoming challenges, embracing non-traditional careers, the importance of soft skills, and creating opportunities for underprivileged youth. The goal is to use these stories to help shape education solutions and policies on the continent by providing insights directly from students.
Wendy Pinch founded The Lady Tradies Australia to connect female tradespeople with work and support women entering the trades. She started the organization after facing undependable male tradespeople during a home renovation and realizing how few female options there were. The Lady Tradies Australia operates a website and Facebook page that list qualified female tradespeople across Australia and advertise jobs in the building and construction industry. It provides a valuable recruitment resource for both women seeking work and companies looking to diversify their workforce.
The career opportunities emerging, due to technology, in coming decades, is amazing. So do entrepreneurial opportunites. Every student has to be either an entrepreneur or intrapreneur to stay employed.
The document summarizes a consultation on the future of Christian youth work held in December 2007. Key topics of discussion included what the future may look like for young people, the ethics needed for future youth work, and the role of theology. Participants raised questions about how young people will build relationships in a virtual world and how they will react to issues like marginalization. The discussions highlighted the need to develop ethical stances and consider underlying values as youth work navigates complex issues in the future.
This document discusses the role of information technology in promoting quality education. It argues that IT is now essential for quality learning and literacy. Schools have a responsibility to incorporate IT into education to keep pace with modern times. Being IT literate is as important as being literate in general. IT provides convenient access to information and has become integrated into many aspects of life. While computers are useful tools, educators must also guide students to age-appropriate online content and ensure a balanced approach between digital and traditional skills. When used properly, IT can enhance education and society.
The document discusses strategies for empowering rural communities through internet and ecommerce support systems. It outlines models for community networking centers that provide internet access and training, publish local content, and facilitate online interaction and collaboration. Key aspects include establishing mentoring programs, identifying successful rural innovations, and creating sustainable support systems like ebay drop-off centers and virtual business incubators.
The document summarizes the creation and impact of a media festival organized by students in the Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) program at Carencro High School. Parents of AOIT students came up with the idea for a festival to showcase student productions. The highly successful inaugural event was student-run and included elements like a red carpet, awards, and support from local businesses. The festival generated significant positive publicity for the AOIT program and led to increased community support, including new internship opportunities for students.
Metanomics is a weekly Web-based show on the serious uses of virtual worlds. This transcript is from a past show.
For this and other videos, visit us at http://metanomics.net.
The EDU Plan by Gordon Kraft (solution overview)Gordon Kraft
The document proposes the EDU Plan, which aims to provide broadband internet access nationwide and improve e-learning opportunities through entrepreneur incubators and game-based learning. It would require significant investment but could accelerate the economy by training workers and connecting rural areas. The plan involves acquiring a video game company to develop e-learning games and connecting universities to provide resources and students to entrepreneur incubators.
The document discusses the EDU Plan, which aims to promote eLearning via the internet to help people learn on their own. It proposes an Angel Fund of $3B to support entrepreneur incubators and new startups. The goal of the EDU Plan is to make learning accessible at each person's own pace using online resources like videos and games. It also discusses challenges around standardizing eLearning and supporting independent entrepreneurs working remotely.
This document summarizes a report on how digital technology can enable greater social mobility. It finds that while technology benefits many, some groups feel left behind or at risk of falling further behind. It recommends three strategic interventions: 1) new approaches to technology in schools to help teachers; 2) greater employer contact for students; and 3) "Cities of Learning" to expand skills training led by local groups. The goal is inclusive social mobility so that all can benefit from technological change.
The document summarizes a College to Career Pathways Summit hosted in Detroit, Michigan from April 5-7, 2013 by Mobilize.org with support from various foundations. Over 100 millennial students and civic leaders discussed economic and education struggles facing young people in Detroit and developed entrepreneurial solutions. Participants voted on the top five millennial-led solutions to receive $25,000 in funding. The document provides demographics of participants, summaries of group discussions and voting results on various questions, evaluations of the summit experience, profiles of the award-winning solutions, and commitments to action from participants.
Tomi Astikainen is a designer, connector, and storyteller currently working for Beyond Boundaries Global in Sri Lanka developing immersive games and team building activities. However, his two-year contract is ending in May 2018 and he is looking for new opportunities. He has a wide range of skills including branding, volunteer coordination, campaigning, service design, and graphic design. He is passionate about making a positive impact and enjoys connecting with diverse people and groups.
The document proposes a plan to transform the Reading Public Schools into schools that prepare students for the 21st century by developing their skills in research, global communication, and self-directed learning. The plan calls for providing all students and teachers with access to technology, developing a 21st century curriculum focused on student-driven projects with real world applications, and increasing community involvement through partnerships and mentorship programs. It requests funding to implement classroom computer pods, technology support, professional development, and programs to engage families and local businesses in students' education.
Many people have asked about the composition of the University at Albany Weekend MBA Program students, alumni, and faculty. These people are curious about what they do, their background, and their areas of research. To begin to answer those questions, we have been spotlighting a Weekender to allow them to share their story. Enjoy the profiles and please contact Program Director Don Purdy at dpurdy@albany.edu, at 518.956.8381, or at @UAlbanyMBA if you have any questions, need additional information, or would like to sit in on a class!
The 10 most inspiring business women making a difference 2021 (vol 2)(5)Merry D'souza
Ciolook comes up with edition of “The 10 Most Inspiring Business Women Making a Difference, 2021” to celebrate glorious achievements of some inspiring businesswomen.Read more at: https://ciolook.com/the-10-most-inspiring-business-women-making-a-difference-2021-volume-2-march2021/
The Taalanta Initiative is a program created by the Olemotondo Youth Association to address unemployment among youth in Ongata Rongai, Kenya. It aims to harness the talents of local youth in arts/culture, sports, education, and empowerment through activities like a recording studio, radio station, competitions, and training. The initiative's main focus areas are utilizing skills in audio/visual, art, fashion, and nurturing youth talent to help them succeed. Funds will come from arts/culture programs and events to support initiatives in the other sectors and benefit the whole community.
Att.: new contact data: Dreammachine, www.dreammachine.be, gerda@dreammachine.be, +32 (0) 479 98 26 34.
Table of Contents:
• Characteristics of the preschooler
• The kids corner on the internet
• Usage of electronic media by preschoolers
• Usability issues of preschooler websites
• Webvertising towards preschoolers
• Legal & ethical considerations
• Reaching the preschooler mums
The document discusses the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in education and lifelong learning. It argues that ICT has drastically changed how people access information, communicate, work and learn. While technology has transformed many aspects of modern life, its introduction into education often fails to create meaningful change unless accompanied by changes in mindsets and ideas about teaching and learning. The document outlines four roles that ICT can play in education: as a knowledge source, delivery support, transformative enabler, and to develop agent capabilities among stakeholders.
The document discusses the need for universities to reimagine campus spaces and learning environments for the 21st century. It notes that current university models were designed for 19th century needs and that today's students require more flexible, collaborative spaces that incorporate new technologies and support lifelong learning. The Saltire Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University is presented as an example of a new type of learning space for the future with its flexible design, technology integration, and focus on student needs.
The document discusses the importance and benefits of integrating information technology (IT) into education to promote quality education. It notes that IT literacy is essential in today's technology-focused world and argues that exposure to the internet at a young age can help children develop important literacy and cognitive skills. The document also highlights initiatives at the City Montessori School in Lucknow, India to incorporate IT and establish a "techno culture" in schools to better prepare students.
The document discusses a 100 Letter Project created by Shasha Network to gather stories from young people about their experiences in education. It includes 20 letters from individuals discussing topics like overcoming challenges, embracing non-traditional careers, the importance of soft skills, and creating opportunities for underprivileged youth. The goal is to use these stories to help shape education solutions and policies on the continent by providing insights directly from students.
Wendy Pinch founded The Lady Tradies Australia to connect female tradespeople with work and support women entering the trades. She started the organization after facing undependable male tradespeople during a home renovation and realizing how few female options there were. The Lady Tradies Australia operates a website and Facebook page that list qualified female tradespeople across Australia and advertise jobs in the building and construction industry. It provides a valuable recruitment resource for both women seeking work and companies looking to diversify their workforce.
The career opportunities emerging, due to technology, in coming decades, is amazing. So do entrepreneurial opportunites. Every student has to be either an entrepreneur or intrapreneur to stay employed.
This document discusses strategies for managing and engaging with Millennial employees. Millennials have different experiences and behaviors than previous generations due to growing up during times of technological change and economic disruption. They value access over ownership and are accustomed to instant information. Effective leadership of Millennials requires putting relationships before roles, emphasizing training and development, encouraging collaboration and transparency, allowing flexibility, and committing to social causes.
- Government school classes in lower grades have up to 75 pupils per class, which will contribute to low matriculation pass rates as these large classes do not allow for individual attention or proper learning. Large class sizes exhaust teachers and negatively impact students' education.
- For students to succeed in matric exams, they need a strong foundation in language and mathematics, which is difficult in huge classes that do not allow for proper teaching. The problems in primary schools need to be addressed to improve matric results.
- Parents and teachers are calling for an education summit to seriously address issues of poor facilities, overcrowding, and low education standards in government schools.
- Class sizes in local government schools are very large, with up to 75 pupils per class in lower grades. These large class sizes make it difficult for teachers to maintain discipline or provide individual assistance.
- The large number of pupils will eventually progress to grade 12 and contribute to the low matriculation pass rates. Pupils are not given a proper opportunity to succeed with huge classes.
- For classes to be properly managed, the ideal class size is 35 pupils or less. But classes of 75 pupils will exhaust teachers and reduce their enthusiasm, affecting the quality of education.
- The problems stem from poor facilities, overcrowding, and low education standards in government schools. Teachers and parents need to address these issues
008 Essay Example What Should An Introduction InclAshley Cornett
The document provides instructions for creating an account and submitting a request for an assignment writing service on the HelpWriting.net website. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with an email and password. 2) Complete a form with assignment details, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions until satisfied with the work. The service promises original, high-quality content and refunds for plagiarized work.
The document provides instructions for using an essay writing service in 5 steps:
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3. Review bids from writers for the request, choose one based on qualifications, and place a deposit to start.
4. Review the paper and authorize full payment if pleased, or request free revisions.
5. Papers can undergo multiple revisions to ensure satisfaction, and the service guarantees original, high-quality content or a full refund.
Crawl, Walk, Run, and Only Then Compete - A framework for manufacturing innov...Marvin Soud
Intended specifically for emerging economies, this guide takes lessons from around the world and addresses their unique challenges needed to build healthy, vibrant, progressive, globally competitive and most importantly, economically productive entrepreneurial ecosystems.
It’s been 3 years of visiting top industry Incubators, Accelerators, Investors, Mentors & Advisors around the EU and MENA. The mission is to learn from global players on how they Compete, Scale, Innovate, Sustain and Grow in the areas of Talent, Technology Acceleration, Government and Corporate Collaborations & Programs, and Investment. My end goal is to test, implement and validate my findings with the eventuality to opensource all the research for emerging economies.
Mentoring and Networking promoting Female EntrepreneurshippTuulikki Juusela
Mentoring and networking are important for promoting female entrepreneurship. Mentors can help women accelerate their professional development and introduce them to important professional networks. Networking is a two-way street that benefits both parties - it is important to listen, give information and referrals, and develop long-lasting business relationships. With the right attitude, awareness, and actions, such as developing skills, having a plan, and getting experience, women can become successful entrepreneurs.
How To Scaffold Paragraph Writing For Special EducatiCrystal Williams
The passage discusses two types of violence - honor based violence and domestic violence. Honor based violence involves violent acts committed by male relatives to preserve family honor, and is most associated with Middle Eastern nations. Domestic violence is a broader term that includes assaults, rape, and other abusive acts within domestic relationships. While the motivations and contexts differ between these types of violence, they both disproportionately impact women and remain widespread issues.
This document provides instructions for students seeking writing help from the website HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email; 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline; 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications; 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied; 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction and receive a refund if plagiarized. The document promotes HelpWriting.net's services of providing original, high-quality content and meeting customer needs.
Internet Solutions and Merchants hosted disadvantaged youth from townships in Johannesburg and Cape Town at their offices for a day called ITWoW. The event aimed to expose the youth to careers in IT and equip them with skills to enter the workforce. Over 200 youth participated in panel discussions, career sessions, and creating online profiles. Testimonials praised how the event inspired the youth and exposed them to new opportunities outside their townships. The companies hope to continue the event to guide youth towards completing their education and changing their futures through technology careers.
Crawl, walk, run, and only then compete - v5.0Marvin Soud
UpSpark aims to seed a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jordan by developing talent and knowledge, and providing startup support structures. To develop talent and knowledge, UpSpark proposes a multi-part program to improve tech education, foster collaboration and acceptance of failure. To provide startup support, UpSpark introduces an open accelerator model that combines education, incubation and acceleration using an open-source philosophy to de-risk startups and facilitate collaboration and business growth. This new model is necessary for emerging economies to compete globally by innovating on existing accelerator models from developed economies.
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Time for Equality is a non-profit organization based in Luxembourg that was launched in 2013 by Rosa Brignone. It focuses on promoting gender equality, ending gender-based violence and disability equality. The organization provides information and raises awareness on its website and through seminars, workshops and social media. It also supports projects promoting education, particularly for girls in Bangladesh, and works with partners on campaigns and events like the Festival des Migrations.
This document discusses the need for active participation in development through information and communication technology (ICT). It uses Singapore as an example of a former third world nation that became highly developed through committed leadership and a people's supportiveness. Some key points made include:
- Singapore transformed from a tiny nation with no natural resources to a thriving metropolis through revolutionary leadership and nation building.
- Individuals and organizations must arise and apply their ICT knowledge to improve lives and communities in Nigeria.
- Strategies for empowerment, education, excellence, and active participation through ICT ventures are needed to drive Nigeria's development.
The document proposes the Smart Kids Initiative (SKI), which would provide after-school programs, homework help, internships, and work experience for disadvantaged youth in Memphis and Shelby County using portable computer workstations. The initiative is designed using an intergenerational model that leverages volunteers and existing resources to form small collaborative learning groups for youth. Experts cited support approaches that develop problem-solving and collaboration skills through project-based learning and taking advantage of online resources. The portable workstations are intended to make learning accessible in various community spaces and inspire youth.
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International Women's Day Empower Conference March 2016 at TAFE
1. Good morning and thank you for the invitation to present my thoughts on parity and
empowerment on this day, International Women’s Day.
As an empowered women I split my time between my day job and my passion project.
My day job is Marketing Director for Elcom Technology, we build websites, intranets and
portals and our clients include many well known brands and around 20 Australian
schools. My passion project is The Heads of Innovation Forum which I started in 2013 to
bring together senior executives, researchers, smes, start-ups, governments and
entrepreneurs. I will talk more about this later.
So today I’m going to talk about parity, ESTEAM, networking, collaboration and
innovation
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2. Prior to my current role at Elcom I spent 11 years at the Smart Services Cooperative
Research Centre connecting researchers with industry and governments to collaborate
and innovate.
During this time I met an Australian start-up called Zeetings and it is their technology I’m
using here to share my presentation with you and to run live polls, you can also post up
any questions you would like me to address at the end if we have time. If you open your
browser and go to www.zeetings.com/Annette you can follow the presentation and
participate in the polls.
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3. Let’s consider for a minute the theme for International Women’s Day “Pledge for Parity”
and the different ways in which we can contribute:
I chose to help women and girls achieve their ambitions with my first commitment being
to mentor a young women, Amy, who launched a start-up called Innovation Firebug and
is struggling to get through the doors of Corporate Australia.
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4. I think Amy’s platform looks great and so on Friday at my next Heads of Innovation
Forum, which is being hosted by NSW Government, I am putting her in front of 50+
senior contacts from government, corporate Australia and the entrepreneurial
community to present and demo. Before, during and after the Forum I will actively
encourage members of the forum to engage with Amy and assist her – after all I created
the forum and built up this network of people for this very reason, to see how we can
we assist each other and the broader innovation community to drive positive change.
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5. The reason I’m sharing this with you is to make the point that anyone of you or group of
you can drive change and shape the future, I don’t have any special skills. All it takes is
an idea, a network of people to collaborate with, courage & determination. I will talk
more about this later but first let’s reflect on Parity and how far we have come.
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7. While the video is funny and mocks the idea that women are vastly different to men and
less capable I think this is a more accurate representation. But now let’s take a look at
the serious side of parity
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8. I recently saw the movie Suffragettes, which was very good by the way, and at the end
when they rolled the credits and the dates when certain countries gave women the right
vote, here a just a few of those dates. I was
surprised at Switzerland coming so late in the seventies and pleasantly surprised to see
NZ and Australia leading the way and again I’m reminded how lucky I am to live here.
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9. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the courageous women that fought the hardest and
died for change in those early years. Thankfully today we do not have to throw ourselves
under horses to seek the attention of the media and people of influence, we have the
power of the internet, social media, user generated content as well as professional
journalism, mobile technology and our human nature to share globally and get behind a
great cause.
And in Australia we all need to keep driving for legislative change, attitude and
behavioural change to bring parity and equality to women and to our indigenous
communities.
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10. I recently attended the CareerTrackers awards night with 1500 other people, career
trackers runs an indigenous internship program and they signed up 10 universities and
10 major corporates for 10 years including ING and Qantas, providing degrees and work
experience. At the awards night some of the stories from the female students were
horrendous, fathers pulling daughters out of school and a caring environment and
pushing them into prostitution, absolutely horrific but this particular story did have a
happy ending, this women had a vision for a better future for her and her son, she was
courageous and determined and against the odds she is now completing a degree and
interning at ING. What was also wonderful was to hear the ambitions of the young
female student of the year and the response from the CEO of Qantas. The young women
made the comment that it would be great to think that an aboriginal female could one
day be the Prime Minister of Australia, in response CEO of Qantas Alan Joyce said “Well
if a gay Irish man can be the CEO of Qantas I don’t see why not” – it was a beautiful
moment met with great applause.
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11. In 2016 the age of digital disruption and innovation our circles are local and global and
we need to pay attention and support change for many of the atrocities women and girls
face in other less fortunate parts of the world, mutilation, forced marriages, slave
labour, human trafficking and appalling health services.
So look to your own contacts, friends, families, networks, social groups etc and think
about what you can do, sign the petitions, raise money, encourage others to the do the
same. Even the smallest contribution or adjustment in how people think and behave can
have far reaching positive consequences.
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12. Thinking about what parity means in Australian today I reached out to my network of
senior women in business, CEO’s, Board Directors, Entrepreneurs and asked them what
Parity meant to them and what they thought it meant for the future of their young
daughters and nieces, here are some of the comments I collected
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13. Ele makes a great point about the power within.
Karen mentions the word negotiation, this is an important skill to learn, in my current
job at Elcom I negotiated my contract to include enabling me to continue with my
passion project, the heads of innovation forum, I even included that Elcom would pay for
the catering at these events.
Interestingly we are all born with negotiation skills, the baby cries to be fed, the toddler
chucks a tantrum to get their toy back, the teenager trades good behaviour for more
time on line. This is a skill you need to build on so that when combined with your self
confidence you can negotiate exactly what you deserve based on capability not gender -
no discrimination.
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14. Anne-Marie reminds us we have the right to pursue and live the life we dream
Michelle mentions gender neutrality and value being the only currency
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15. Paulina comments on the need for the genders to work together and complement each
others strengths. She also raises the importance of nurturing future generations.
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16. Katherine gives us a vision for the future when discussions around parity are no longer
needed.
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17. We are not there yet, there are still issues of parity to be resolved and is up to us
leverage our networks and today’s technology to drive change.
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18. With all the resources available today, such as mentor networks, co-working spaces,
incubators and accelerator programs this is not as daunting as you think and with our
pro innovation government this is the best time to take charge and create the world you
want to live in. Malcolm Turnbull keeps reminding us these are the most exciting times
for Australia and in the context of innovation and supporting entrepreneurs I agree.
If I was 16 today I would be looking around my peer group and building a team of smart
people that cover the key areas of expertise for creating a business for example: the
science/tech nerd who can invent, code and build the most amazing online platform,
mobile application or robotic device that every household needs, the maths genius who
could run the financial side of the business, the communicator who could run marketing
& PR, the organiser who could run operations and the natural born leader who can bring
in partners, customers, private equity, VC investment etc. Then I would get us all
together to think about what problems we want to solve and how we might build a
network of mentors and collaborators to help us so we can ultimately start our own
business.
I suspect that among your friends you already have the makings of a great team and if
you nurture that there is no limit to what you can achieve.
So what skills do you need to thrive in these exciting times?
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19. You may be aware of the programs across government, academia and R&D organisations
that encourage more school students to consider courses in the STEM topics – that is
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, and you may be aware that STEM has
evolved to become STEAM as we see a growing trend across major organisations with a
focus on innovation looking to employ students that combine skills in Art & Design.
Well a few of us have taken this further and have put a E in front to transform STEAM to
ESTEAM and that is to recognise the importance of cross discipline studies that include
entrepreneurial skills as well as art and design with the rest of STEM.
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20. A very esteemed colleague and collaborator, Kim Chandler-McDonald, published an
article last week on the topic of ESTEAM powering the collaborative, innovative careers
of today and tomorrow. Kim is also the Author of books that share interviews with some
amazing innovators around the world, in her most recent publication many are female.
I’d like to share with you some of the ideas from Kim’s article and I encourage you to
read the rest online
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21. Empowering entrepreneurial skills is an educational and economic imperative for
Australia. Studies in any ESTEAM topics are important for anyone looking to participate
in an innovative, collaborative economy – I am assuming that could be the goal for most
of you here today.
there is increasing awareness that entrepreneurially minded women are essential,
economic drivers
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22. That’s quite a gap and another reason why women should get equal chance at the top
jobs
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23. The believe is that by adding cross-disciplinary studies which include artistic and
entrepreneurial electives Australia will unleash a generation of empowered individuals
that will invent, innovate and commercialise through companies they start and build up
to be sustainable economic success stories.
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24. Our government also recognize how important you are to the future of Australia
It’s a good start
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25. Mark is right, any female that so desires can be the next successful inventor and
entrepreneur, start her own business and be in charge of her own future
You could be the next…
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26. Bianca Kristallis, the founder and CEO of Pamper Hamper Gifts
Mel Perkins, the co-founder and CEO of Canva
Jodie Fox, co-founder, Shoes of Prey
Pascale Helyar-Moray, founder of StyleRocks
Without technology none of these businesses would exist – a career in technology does
not have to be boring. Whether you are the developer coding, the UX designer or
systems architect you can produce beautiful solutions for online businesses, it could be
your own business.
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27. I’m not sure you believe me that learning to code can lead to an exciting career, Renee
Noble and Liz Gilleran are two awesome up and coming rockstars in the world of
technology at Dat61, both in their early twenties.
Renee made a cool video which I will show you in a
minute http://www.crinklingnews.com.au/2016-01/video-computer-coding/
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28. For women in business today there is an increasing number of networks you can join
and events you can participate in. Building your network of potential collaborators,
influencers and customers is something you can and should start immediately, chances
are you are already part of a few networks based on your hobbies and topics of interest
but think beyond that to your future and career choice and consider the nature of the
networks and resources you might find useful to achieve your ambition.
Do remember though the importance of reciprocity, women are wonderful at helping
others but do expect at least that you pay it forward. I have benefitted from the advice
and help of a number of women throughout my career and I pay it forward by using my
skills and experience to mentor young women today.
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29. National Association of Women in Operations is a good network group for females in
male dominated industries and operates in most states.
Inspiring Rare Birds empowers women entrepreneurs to connect and develop from one
another
Heads Over Heels’ mission is to increase the representation of women entrepreneurs
leading high growth businesses
Womens network’s purpose is to champion you with opportunities to connect with like-
minded women, tap you into live and online events designed to hone your skills and
teach you how your business can take flight in the most amazing way.
And of course there is the unique Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine an informal
community of current and aspiring female entrepreneurs who celebrate each other’s
successes, commiserate over setbacks, and share tips and advice on how to grow –
preferably over a glass of wine.
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30. As Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright reminded the world last month,
there’s a special place in hell reserved for women who don’t support other women.
Start thinking about building your professional network, explore the various groups out
there and also consider creating your own, the meetup.com is a great way to start
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31. I mentioned earlier In my last job I spent 11 years driving digital R&D initiatives with
industry, researchers and government partners from conception to commercialisation,
including projects across digital media, education, health & financial services. I worked
with some really smart people to solve some really interesting and important problems.
For example: working with Fairfax we improved the algorithms for the RSVP dating site
to better match people to people, which is very hard because they say one thing but do
another. We also changed the way people search for new cars based on lifestyle choices.
We developed the airlink solution that connected the printed pictures and headlines in
newspapers to videos on a mobile a device, this is called markerless technology or signal
processing.
Working with doctors and researchers at Austin Hospital we found a way to use the
pathology laboratory data (blood work) to determine the likelihood of a patient having
an adverse event such as cardiac arrest. This system sends an early alert to the nurse so
the patient is attended to before the event occurs. So you see computer science &
software engineering, data mining, machine learning all this unexciting terms can
actually mean really exciting and worthwhile projects and careers.
So I’m going to finish by pointing you to some of the tools I’ve used to help me and my
network of collaborators to innovate
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32. These tools are not complex and as I mentioned early I encourage you to look at your
peers, widen the search if you need to, and find a team to work with you on developing
ideas for what could be your own start-up business. Once you have your team these
tools will help you organise your thoughts.
Let your imagination run wild then consider if your ideas fit into the realm of probability.
One way of approaching the ideation process is to look at existing processes, the way
things are delivered for example, and how to improve that process, or take an existing
product and seek to improve it. The biggest risk can be creating something completely
new and finding paying customers who don’t yet know they need it!
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33. Another way to come up with ideas is to imagine the future in 3 or 5 or 10 years from
now, think about all aspects of life and build scenarios based on these 6 types of futures,
it can be a lot of fun, I’ve been in workshops with AMP, News.com, AIMIA and many
others using this exercise to think about future problems, challenges and opportunities
and to start solving them today. It’s a tool used by many futurists to strategize.
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34. There are many tools you can find on line to help you organise your thoughts around an
idea for a new business, product or service, or how to remodel an existing business to
be more successful.
I was very fortunate to be invited to attend a workshop with Yves Pigneur one of the
authors of the business model generation and creator of the original business model
canvas. I was invited for free as a result of having a great network that I spend time
cultivating. Build your network so opportunities can also come to you.
These tools are logical and intuitive and easy to use however the Lean canvas which is
an adaptation is more suitable for start-ups and perhaps for you.
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35. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have all the answers, you fill out what you can and ask for
advice for the rest – this is where your team of collaborators and your network can help
The main thing is you can get your ideas down on one piece of paper and start building
your story
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36. A great way to test your ideas and validate them with a potential market is to start
talking about it as if it exists, tell someone and then listen to what they say when they
tell someone else. This can often illustrate what potential customers might consider to
be the most important features or value.
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37. This is a process used inside Fairfax Media that you could use in your newly formed
teams to create a new product or service for your new start-up
Think about the current environment for a new brand or product – is there heavy
competition, a market leader impossible to catch or is there room for something new
Why would people change to your product or service, what would motivate them
Is your audience stuck in the past and resistant to change or are they keen to try the
latest gadget
Start to develop your ideas, what is it, what does it do, what does it look like etc
Could your idea change the way people think about this kind of product or service and
shift the market
If someone else tried to disrupt you what might that look like – you might need to
launch the anti-product one day before someone else steals your customers
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38. Women are awesome, people are awesome.
Build your network, gather your smartest collaborators, think about the future, make the
right choices for furthering your education so you have the skills you need to innovate,
take charge of your future and create the world you want to live in.
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39. I hope you found this interesting and useful. Please feel free to connect with me and let
me know if I can be of any assistance.
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