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c3 is the monthly e-update highlighting the competence, connections and community at the heart
of Catalyst Europe AG and the global Catalyst network
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Welcome
New thinking,
real change - can an organization excel in both? When it comes
to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we think so. And we
know that our member organizations, like Catalyst itself, thrive
on innovation as well as action to keep moving forward.
We hope that c3 ("c-cubed") will serve not
only as a spark for reflection on diversity - its state as well
as its destination - but also as an update on the
real-world measures that are making a difference. Whether you
are looking
for information on ground-breaking Catalyst research or member
diversity
and inclusion practices, an upcoming event or webinar, or simply
the
perspective of renowned thought-leaders and diversity champions,
you
will be able to find it here.
Enjoy the first issue of c3 and stay tuned for expert
interviews, signature member events, news on the Catalyst Europe
Executive-in-Residence program, and the chance to post your
questions to the exclusive Catalyst member community.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions.
With best wishes,
Eleanor
Tabi Haller-Jorden, General Manager, Catalyst Europe
AG
This month's
headlines:
< Stereotyping and Western European business
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< More member events "by request" (go
to story)
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Unless otherwise
specified, please contact the Catalyst Europe team at
europeinfo@catalyst.org
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Competence - new studies, learning and
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Stereotyping tied to the gender gap in European business
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The findings of
Different Cultures, Similar Perceptions: Stereotyping of Western Business Leaders, a joint study between Catalyst and IMD, continue to gain momentum. In the ten-country study sponsored by General Motors and IBM, it was found that based on
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New global study reveals depth of conflict among women
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Building on two other Catalyst studies, a new study examines the
issues faced by women leaders when they meet - or defy -
gender-stereotypic expectations. The IBM-sponsored Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership: Damned if You Do, Doomed if You Don't study looks into the fallout of being perceived as competent or liked, and other "either/or" choices which can undermine women's contributions to an organization. |
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Global talent a focus of upcoming Catalyst
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The globalization
of business and changing demographic trends, such as aging
populations and the migration of workforces, have put increased
pressure on companies to compete for talent. The Promise of Future Leadership - Highly Talented Employees in the Pipeline will identify the concerns of tomorrow's "stars" and explore career stages, including re-entry, to help companies retain and advance future leaders. The Pipeline study is sponsored by American Express, Lehman Brothers and Proctor & Gamble. Feel free to contact us about research sponsorship in 2007. |
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Catalyst 2006 Census attracts international
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As you may have
read in the International Herald Tribune, FT Deutschland
or even in the Zuerichseezeitung, the Catalyst 2006 Census of Women Corporate Officers, Top Earners, and Directors of the Fortune 500 was sobering. Aside from the drop in the
percentage of women corporate officers - 16.4% to 15.6% - women are still twice as likely as men to hold staff positions. As line position experience is considered essential to advancement to the highest levels, Catalyst continues to work with members to
address the entrenched barriers that women face. |
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Exceptional business initiatives recognized by 2007 Catalyst
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For 20 years, the Catalyst Award has been honoring the comprehensive and replicable initiatives of organizations that address the development of
managerial women and promote diversity in the workplace. Goldman Sachs, PepsiCo, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP and Scotiabank received this year's Catalyst Award and recently delved into their individual programs in four Catalyst webinars. Visit the MemberNet (members only) website for more insight into how diversity champions effect real change. |
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Sixty-four Catalyst Award-winning initiatives in one
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The
Catalyst 20th Anniversary Awards Compendium is a collection of 64 initiatives honored by the Catalyst Award and detailing cutting-edge approaches to advancing women. Practical and hard-bound, the Compendium can be purchased on the Catalyst homepage. |
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Annual benchmarking study captures global
imagination |
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With fieldwork
complete, analysis of the data collected from Catalyst members
across the globe for the Catalyst 2007 Member Benchmarking
Report can begin. Upon its release in September, the study
will provide participating members with an in-depth, accurate
look at how their diversity programs are comparing with those of
competitors, Catalyst Award-winning members and Catalyst members
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Connections - coming together to put knowledge to
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Member Event survey only the first step |
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Based on the
input of Global and European-headquartered members, the Catalyst
Europe team is getting ready to roll out a stimulating program of
member events and activities. Stay tuned for the "Bring Your
Own Boss" series, corporate outreach, online learning
features and still-to-come member-requested programs. Contact us
if you would like to host or sponsor your own Catalyst
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Catalyst Europe to participate in LBS roundtable (24 May,
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Eleanor
Tabi Haller-Jorden, General Manager of Catalyst Europe AG, will
take part in the second bi-annual Forum and Roundtable on Gender Diversity
at the Lehman Brothers Centre for Women in Business at London Business School. Inspiring Women: Corporate Best Practice will take place on Thursday, 24 May. |
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Webinar: The Business Case for Diversity (July,
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Sodexho has announced its sponsorship of an upcoming Catalyst
Europe webinar, with the exact date to be confirmed. If you would
like to hear more about the case for women in management and
Catalyst's latest learning on the subject, look for details
in the June issue. In the meantime, contact us if you would like
to know more about sponsoring a custom
webinar. |
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Community - the bridge to new thinking and greater Catalyst
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Catalyst Global Membership attracting organizations global in
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Barclays PLC, Credit Suisse Group, Ernst & Young, IBM,
JPMorgan Chase, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Schlumberger Limited
are just a few of the companies that have signed on as Global
Members. With access to Catalyst's acclaimed resources,
tailored services and counsel, Global Members can now address
diversity and inclusion on both local and global levels - at
special membership fees. |
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Catalyst Europe AG forms advisory board |
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The Catalyst
Europe Board of Advisors is now taking shape, with senior level
managers, business strategists, communications experts, and
renowned diversity and inclusion professionals committing to move
the Catalyst mission forward. More details to follow. |
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Catalyst Europe AG General Manager a guest lecturer at
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Eleanor Tabi Haller-Jorden has been invited to speak in August at INSEAD, one of the world's leading and largest graduate business schools. Catalyst Europe has already gained tremendously by having INSEAD as an academic member and looks forward to building other academic partnerships throughout Europe. |
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Catalyst Europe planning next stops in
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Thanks to the generosity of sponsors like BP p.l.c. and UBS AG,
Catalyst has been able to maximize its reach and spread the word
about the business advantages of an inclusive workplace. Last
year's Catalyst Europe Member Event Around New Thinking
Tour, otherwise known as the CEMENTour, took Catalyst Europe
to London and Zurich. For 2007-2008 the Catalyst Europe team is
again inviting member companies to sponsor custom-designed
Catalyst events around Europe. If you are interested in bringing
the latest Catalyst research and insight closer to home, please
contact us. |
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Catalyst's members-only website expanding |
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MemberNet
continues to be one of the main draws of Catalyst
membership, with its immediate access to free PDF's of
Catalyst research, as well as insight, tools and templates to
assist members in the creation and implementation of diversity
and inclusion initiatives. Through the blog, members can also
join conversations with Catalyst's senior leaders and other
member organizations. |
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Catalyst Europe to sponsor prestigious internship
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For the second
time, Catalyst Europe AG will sponsor two university students as
part of the Whitehead Internship Program. The program encourages
second- or third-year students to engage in entrepreneurial,
small business, venture capital or investment finance summer work
experience. The Catalyst Europe team looks forward to their June
arrival. |
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Catalyst Europe to host Master's candidates |
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Two Master's
candidates from the University of Zurich will also join the
Catalyst Europe team this summer. Completing their theses on the
business case for diversity and the influence of diversity on
team performance, the two students will undoubtedly complement
the Catalyst Europe team with their fresh
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Catalyst Europe AG is the
European headquarters of Catalyst, the leading membership
research
and advisory organization working globally with businesses and
the professions to build inclusive environments and expand
opportunities for women and business.
For more information, please visit
www.catalyst.org |
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Catalyst Europe AG
2007