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2013
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January
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2013
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December
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2012
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November
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2012
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October
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2012
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September
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2012
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July
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2012
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June
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2012
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May
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2012
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Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter...the media is full of articles and information about the various social and professional networks. What do we use them for, how do we use them and what information do we put out there? It can become both confusing and overwhelming!
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April
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2012
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Spring is in the air. I think we have all been looking forward for the weather to change and the days to become longer and lighter!
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March
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2012
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A few weeks into our new board position Lucie and I are getting into the swing of things and it's actually been a lot of fun so far! March is just around the corner and it is not only an exciting month because the air finally smells like spring
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February
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2012
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This month a new board is starting to work and Natalie and I are excited to take over the
Internal Communications position from Robin. We want to use this opportunity to thank Robin
for ensuring a smooth handover.
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January
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2012
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Thank you for a wonderful year. We've accomplished a lot in the AIPBW, and it's only through your passion and volunteerism that we've made these things possible. As we welcome 2012, we want to be sure to first thank the members of the 2011 board who are stepping down:
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December
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2011
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In the midst of Julebord, Christmas shopping and planning and end–of–year work projects, 2011 is coming to an end. It has been yet another busy and rewarding year for AIPBW and EPWN:
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November
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2011
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Several of my Norwegian friends have confided that November was their "darkest" month of the year, just before the Christmas lights and preparations, the sparkling snow and the ski season.
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October
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2011
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We are happy to tell you we have a great list of candidates so far interested in positions on the 2012 AIPBW board, but we're still seeking just a few more. Being on the AIPBW board is a great chance to make a difference, make friends and gain valuable professional experience. Please send your applications to us by Monday, Oct. 17, at vicechair@aipbw.no.
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September
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2011
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Welcome back after what we hope was a relaxing summer break. We're kicking off the second half of our year with a meeting focusing on a topic that can apply to you regardless what stage of your career you are in: Corporate social responsibility. Our September speaker will share her advice from her experiences.
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June
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2011
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Kicking off our last newsletter before AIPBW's summer break, we have lots of reminders and follow–ups. In this month's edition, you'll learn the latest on our mentoring program, read about some job–seeking assistance we're offering and hear more about our June speaker, who will talk about the phases of our educational and professional lives. You'll also get an overview of some great professional events going on worldwide for the next three months.
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May
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2011
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As warmth and colors are finally settling in, hopefully for a long Scandinavian light season, we on the AIPBW Board are very pleased to announce that following the first mentoring meeting, five mentor–mentee pairs were matched. The program is officially starting on May 1.
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April
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2011
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Spring –– though maybe not in Oslo –– is a season of renewal: New life, new weather, new energy. In the AIPBW, we're taking on new projects and partnerships to help bring more benefits to our members.
As some of you have read, we're following the EPWN's lead with an Oslo–based mentoring program. We've received lots of positive feedback from members interested in serving as mentors or mentees. The registration deadline has now passed. But if this is something you really, truly, surely feel that you must do, let us know, and we will do our best to be accomodating.
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March
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2011
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You were represented by Nathalie Owe and myself at EPWN's first pan–European celebration event in Madrid, gathering over 200 international, cross–industry women, leaders and stakeholders. Nathalie and I listened to top–quality speakers, heard about new opportunities for women in Europe and in the world and, not least, learned tremendously from the amazing women working in our 17 sister networks across Europe.
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February
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2011
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Just a quick reminder to all of you.
We are still looking for a Web and IT board member, so please contact us if interested at chair@aipbw.no. Secondly, don't miss our exciting February meeting, "Giving you the communication edge: How to step up as a woman in business," on Feb. 2. Also, mark your calendar for EPWN's event in Madrid on Feb. 10 and 11! Further details are on www.aipbw.no and www.europeanpwn.net. Get in touch with us if you have news contributions, would like to become a sponsor or have any general feedback!
Meera, AIPBW Vice Chair
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January
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2011
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The year 2010 has been an exciting and eventful year for our association. The 2010 Board has experienced a reshuffle, launched a new Website, heard stimulating speakers, hosted exciting special events, cooperated with the Oslo Chamber of Commerce and other organizations, witnessed promotions and promising career moves among our ranks among other things.
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December
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2010
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We want to thank you for a great year. Our group is thriving, and it wouldn't be possible to accomplish what we do without your help. We wish to all a joyous, safe and relaxing holiday.
We're excited about our plans for next year, when we want to focus even more on our members and growing our numbers. Spread the word! If you know someone in your network who is looking to grow professionally, invite her to visit. We encourage you to also keep active in our dialogues, both in the new EPWN site and on our site. Contact us with your ideas and comments. Our ears are open.
When we return in January, we'll have a few new faces. On top of a new marketing and public relations board member and a new members board member, we are still seeking a Web and IT board member who can help us maximize our new Web platform. Anyone interested in volunteering for this position should see the information later in the newsletter.
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November
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2010
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What a month! The AIPBW board has been busy attending conferences and making plans for next year. With the implementation of our new Website, we have also decided we need someone who can help us meet our online needs. These include the Website and maintaining our relationship with our IT providers. We're seeking a Web and IT manager to help us with our everyday online projects, as well as creating and accomplishing our online strategies. Interested? Contact AIPBW Chair Magali Rouyer–Johnsen at chair@aipbw.no. We want to offer our members more business opportunities, as well One way we're doing that is through our member companies list, which we plan to publish online. If you own a business, let us be your free publicity! Send us your name and a short description of the business to news@aipbw.no. |
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October
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2010
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As our activities are moving more indoors, some international groups have taken advantage of the extra time for work. In the past week alone, two major studies have been published about women in business.
The European Professional Women's Network released their fourth bi–annual EuropeanPWN BoardWomen Monitor 2010. It's a study on board gender and diversity issues across Europe. On a larger scale, we also saw the results of the WOMENOMICS 101 survey examining gender at global companies. You'll hear more about each in this issue
This month's newsletter looks ahead to some upcoming events such as AIPBW's October activities, Oslo Chamber of Commerce's Summit on Peace Through Trade and the Board Impact Conference.
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September
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2010
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We would like to welcome you back after hopefully a relaxing and fun summer. We have many exciting meetings and events scheduled for the second half of the year. In that respect, we would like to remind you of our upcoming meeting on Sept. 1, "Are you a Boss or Buddy?"
In addition, please remember to fill out the members' survey, "Women on Boards," that is available on our Website and has been sent to you via e–mail. It will help us find out more about you and build a base for future projects related to the topic. The survey is for ALL members (whether a board member or not) and will help us to get to know our association better. We would like to remind you to sign up for events via our Website⁄EPWN. Also, join us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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June
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2010
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We draw our inspiration for improvement from YOU all, dear members, and we would like to welcome more women like you! This is why we are launching a membership referral contest.
Refer AIPBW to other smart and professional internationally–minded women and, when they join, enter the competition to win the NOK500 gift card at the exclusive Steen & Strøm The winner will be announced at the October members meeting.
Cecile Dubois Hov is looking forward to hearing from you⁄them at newmember@aipbw.no.
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May
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2010
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AIPBW's 2010 board has undergone some reshuffling over the past few days and weeks, and we now have the pleasure to announce the new board to you today.
I, Magali Rouyer–Johnsen, have taken on the role as Chair of the board, Meera Bhatia has taken on the Vice–Chair role, Anette Johansson is now Membership Coordinator and Robin Weber will be responsible for Internal Communications. Bente Hauge, Sanna Frew, Cécile Dubois Hov, Nathalie Owe and Lang Xi remain in their positions as PR & Marketing coordinator, Treasurer, New Members coordinator, Programs and Special Events.
We would like to give a special thank you to Sue Schoormans, who once again helped with the board recruitment!
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April
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2010
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Inspired by our generous and resourceful members, we have created two online platforms to help you share professional and business resources. They are subgroups of our main Oslo group on EPWN. Only members of the main group can become members of the subgroups, so register and start networking now!
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March
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2010
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EuropeanPWN OSLO member receives first IE Business School Scholarship for 2010. EuropeanPWN Oslo member and AIPBW member and 2010 vice–chair Magali Rouyer Johnsen is the recipient of an IE EPWN Scholarship. She will receive 20,000 Euros toward her International Executive MBA at IE Business School.
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Jan⁄Feb
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2010
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Two years ago, Jennifer Varino handed over the Internal Communications position to me and this year it is my turn. What I have loved about this process is the opportunity I've had to tell our members' stories. Thank you to all of you who have honoured me with your time and allowed me to share the more personal part of your lives. The wealth of stories, achievements and talent at AIPBW is truly inspiring.
I'm excited and encouraged about our new Internal Communications person, Meera Bhatia. As an established journalist, Meera will no doubt be a strong voice for AIPBW. With this, I now pass on the pen!
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December
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2009
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December is a month marked with celebrations, gift giving and receiving, spending time with family and finishing up items on your work list. December can also be a time where we close one chapter in our life and prepare to begin a new one
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November
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2009
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Attention to the issue of women on boards has been increasing in the media and is often a topic of conversation at AIPBW meetings. Many women here still feel that, while the official figures say that women in Norway represent 40% of many boards in reality, this increase isn't visible. We have heard the arguments put forth in the media that there are not enough qualified women for board positions. Well, to that I say it is never too late to prove the critics wrong.
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October
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2009
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For the last few months, I have had the pleasure of experiencing many changes to both my career and personal life. None that I expected to happen as suddenly as they did, and like most unexpected changes they looked more scary than inviting at first. However, being the ever optimist, I know that life is full of hidden treasures waiting to be found. One of the most significant treasures I have found has been in the form of being a part of a women's network.
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September
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2009
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Going green, the war on terror, globalism, social networking and the financial crisis are all terms that define the 21st century thus far. But not to be forgotten is one major issue that has occasionally made headlines: gender balance in boardrooms and leadership.
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June
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2009
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I have long been a fan of the infamous moose stories published on Aftenposten's online service "News in English", and like many others, I was saddened to learn that the service was being closed down. "What a loss" I thought. I missed the wit and humour of many of the articles, and not to mention, it had served as my main source of local news back in the days when the extent of my Norwegian was non–existent.
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May
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2009
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Strong women are inspiring women. They are women we read about in news and magazine articles; see on TV or via the Internet. We vote for them, award them peace prizes and other prizes of public recognition. We listen to them talk at seminars and conferences. Some of us have them as bosses and others, as colleagues. Most of us perhaps know them best as just “mom”.
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April
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2009
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If you were to write a script of your life with the knowledge that what you wrote would be realised, how would it read? Where would you be living and working? How would you spend your time and with whom would you keep company? Most importantly, how would this story compare to your present situation?
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March
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2009
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What inspires you, great designs, home cooked meals, friends and family, a well written report? For some, inspiration is part of their everyday. They find inspiration in people, places and things that most of us overlook. For others, finding inspiration is not as easy
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Jan⁄Feb
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2009
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For some people home is where the heart is, for others, it is where they lay their hat, but for those of us who have lived a more nomadic lifestyle; home is much more than a feeling or a place. Home–is an experience.
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