The Business Case for Team Diversity – Exclusive National CanWIT "Ask the Expert" Teleforum
November 17, 2011
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Date: November 17, 2011
Time: 11:00 am EST
It's no secret that there are more men in the technology-based companies than women. But does this really matter when it comes to developing and managing your team?
Join host Anne Raymond from XtremeProductivity.com, and Dr. Wendy Cukier, the Associate Dean of the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University for this one hour teleforum. They will discuss reasons you may want to consider in order to attract, manage and retain diversity on your team, including serving your customers better, overcoming the labour shortage, improving team productivity and fuelling innovation, to name just a few.
Who should attend?
Senior level executives, managers, and team leaders who want to understand how they can leverage diversity on their teams.
About Dr. Wendy Cukier
 Wendy Cukier, Vice-President of Research and Innovation, Ryerson University; founder of the Diversity Institute, Ryerson University Dr. Cukier has served as Associate Dean, Academic at Ryerson’s Ted Rogers School of Management and has had a long and distinguished career earning numerous honours, awards and recognition for her achievements as a professor, researcher and administrator. Dr. Cukier has been an active researcher and advocate of Diversity in business and society. She has presented and published over 200 papers and articles and is the holder of several large research grants. She is the Coauthor of the best seller Innovation Nation: Canadian Leadership from Java to Jurassic Park. The founder of the Diversity Institute, she has led and collaborated on a wide range of projects aimed at producing inclusive work environments. She holds a PhD in Management Science from York University (2002) and a Masters degree in history and MBA from the University of Toronto as well as honorary doctorates from Laval and Concordia University. She was named one of the "100 Alumni who shaped the Century" by the University of Toronto. In 2011 she was named one of 25 Transformational Canadians by the Globe and Mail/Lapresse/CTV. In 1999, she received the Governor General's Meritorious Service Cross, one of Canada's highest Civilian Honours.
About Anne Raymond
 Xtreme Productivity Coach and Leadership Mentor, Xtreme Productivity, and National VP Leadership Development, CanWIT
Anne Raymond is founder of XtremeProductivity.com, a company devoted to supporting high-achieving leaders to focus their energy on strategic impact and business results by multiplying their time, playing to their strengths, empowering their teams, and creating systems for sustainability. Anne provides coaching programs, Mastermind groups, and workshops for executives and leadership talent to support their focus on strategy and innovation making themselves and their companies more competitive. Anne can be reached at anneraymond@xtremeproductivity.com. Get FREE audio (How to Lead a Powerful, Passionate, and Productive Life With Confidence and Ease) and tools at www.XtremeProductivity.com
Register: http://www.catawit.ca/chapters/teleforum.asp
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How do I sign up?
If you are interested in participating in the CanWIT, "Ask The Expert" series please register online at: http://www.catawit.ca/chapters/teleforum.asp
Non-members can join at a nominal fee; or join as a member and attend the first one for free.
Registration:
Complimentary - CanWIT Member
$35 – CanWIT non-Member
$90 - BECOME a CanWIT Member + attend Teleforum
CanWIT "Ask the Expert" Teleforum Series
The "Ask the Expert" Teleforum Series is a national forum for Leadership Development for the advancement of women in the Advanced Technology Sector. CanWIT Members will gain practical knowledge on relevant hot topics, increase their access to experts and research, and expand their network of experience and knowledgeable professionals. Participants will be able to easily join the conversation via webinar or audio dial-in right from their desk!
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