Catalyst Europe AG
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tel:    +41 (0)44 208 3152
fax:+41 (0)44 208 3500
europeinfo@catalyst.org
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With offices in New York,
San Jose, Toronto
and Zug, Catalyst is proud
of its global reach
and relevance.
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Founded in 1962
Catalyst is currently celebrating its 45th year. Catalyst Europe AG was established in June 2006.
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Catalyst enjoys the support of over 340 leading corporations,
firms, business schools, institutions
and associations.
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C-cubed 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
As we move into autumn, change seems to be not only a prevalent theme with regard to the falling leaves or brisk air, but also to the rapid shift in our global work environment. With more job mobility, diversity is no longer merely the right thing to do, but is vitally connected to competitive business performance.
While awareness of the need for diversity is an important step, there has been a growing emphasis on inclusion. Inclusion has often been referred to as having “an invitation to the party” or simply being able to participate. Only in a truly inclusive environment can diversity be leveraged and the processes to support the intention be put into place.
When the focus is more on how an individual’s strengths and talents can contribute to a cohesive team, we get closer to inclusive participation – and we notice that the most effective change and notable impact on business performance can occur.
Best wishes,
The Catalyst Europe AG Team
This month's headlines:
 Catalyst Europe AG Advisory Board finalized (go
to story)
 New Catalyst report on the business case for D&I to be unveiled (go
to story)
 D&I from the perspective of a Swiss sociologist
(go
to story)
Unless
otherwise specified, please contact the Catalyst
Europe team at europeinfo@catalyst.org for
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Competence
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New Catalyst Europe AG Advisory Board set to convene |
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Catalyst Europe is delighted that Catalyst member organizations General Motors España, S.L., Shell International B.V. and BP International will round out its Advisory Board. The Advisory Board’s first meeting will take place on 7 November in Zurich to discuss strategic priorities for Catalyst Europe AG, as well as identify the core issues that are driving diversity and inclusion in Europe. |
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Catalyst Europe talks mentoring and all it encompasses |
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We are proud to announce that the Profiles in Diversity Journal 6th Annual Women Worth Watching™ issue, which showcases leading business women, has designated Catalyst Europe General Manager Eleanor Tabi Haller-Jorden as one of its Women Worth Watching. In her winning nomination essay, she reflects on her own personal experience as both mentee and mentor, and notes that a good mentoring relationship is not always comfortable, but enriching and critical to teamwork and productivity. |
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Women’s network calls on Catalyst Europe for strategic advisory role |
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On 10 October in Zurich, Catalyst Europe participated as a strategic advisor in the second meeting of the UBS Global Legal and Compliance Women Managing Directors’ Network. The initiative was created with the intention of fostering and retaining talent, and the focus of the meeting was to discuss progress to date, as well as plans for the future. |
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Connections
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Conference: Catalyst Europe to delve into D&I business case (Madrid) |
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Catalyst Europe is honored to be part of the Fundación Alares International Congress on 22-23 November in Madrid. With 1,800 congress members expected, the event will focus on equality, conciliation, dependence, diversity and business competitiveness. Catalyst Europe will present the latest Bottom Line: Corporate Performance and Women’s Representation on Boards report, which indicates that companies with more women board directors experience higher financial performance. |
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Catalyst Europe BYOB Forum: Women, Work and Stereotypes (Zurich) |
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Catalyst Europe looks forward to facilitating the launch of the Bring Your Own Boss series – designed to include managers in the discussion – to be hosted by the Professional Women's Group of Zurich on 20 November. Catalyst Europe General Manager Eleanor Tabi Haller-Jorden will lead a dialogue based on Catalyst’s in-depth Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership: Damned if You Do, Doomed if You Don’t study about gender stereotyping in the workplace. If you would like to attend, please register by 2 November. If you are interested in hosting or sponsoring a future BYOB event, please contact us. |
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Catalyst Conference: CEOs and leadership for the future (San Francisco) |
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On 13 December, Catalyst will host the second CEO Summit in San Francisco. During this invitation-only engagement, high-profile business leaders will take a close look at changing demographic and business trends, examine the impact of today’s decisions on the pipeline of future women leaders, and learn from Catalyst research and D&I practices how CEOs can best prepare their organizations to benefit from these changes. More information to follow. |
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Catalyst Europe Conference: Launch of Regional Symposia Series (Zurich) |
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Save the date – the first-ever Catalyst Europe Symposium will take place on 11 June 2008 in Zurich and kick off a series of regionally-focused conferences that center on D&I as part of an organization’s change strategy. Swiss Re Company will be the lead sponsor and host for this year’s Symposium in Zurich. Over the course of next year, we plan to roll out the Catalyst Europe Symposia Series on a regional basis in order to examine the most culturally relevant themes, such as engaging men as diversity champions, accountability and metrics, and work-life effectiveness. Preliminary recommendations for subsequent meetings are London, Paris and Amsterdam. Interested sponsors and/or hosts should contact us for more information. |
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Global Membership: Continues to expand |
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Catalyst Europe is pleased to announce that McDonalds is the latest organization to join our global membership. In addition to having access to international D&I organizational practices, global members are also privy to Catalyst’s research publications and the Catalyst members-only website. For more information, please contact us. |
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Community
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The momentum of intent, the ongoing quest for impact |
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At the 10th annual W.I.N (Women’s International Networking) Forum in Oslo, Catalyst Europe presented its new Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership: Damned if You Do, Doomed if You Don’t study and facilitated a panel about the future of corporate women. During the discussion, the panelists – which included representatives from member companies Hewlett Packard, Procter & Gamble, American Express and Infosys – acknowledged that although significant progress has been made with regard to diversity, challenges still remain. Catalyst Europe observed a clear eagerness to see more progress, as well as ensure the sustainability and impact of D&I initiatives.
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What Switzerland can tell us about organizational D&I |
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At the recent Diversity & Inclusion Switzerland Conference, Prof. Dr. Peter-Ulrich Merz-Benz expressed the need for a new understanding of the D&I concept: that Diversity & Inclusion should be referred to as Diversity = Inclusion when discussing federalism and its contribution to the cohesion of cultural life in Switzerland. He noted that a society’s many dividing borders (e.g. linguistic, religious, political) overlap and are connected by common life circumstances, thereby creating a new, unique cultural identity in what he refers to as a “transcultural” community. Federalism provides the framework for connecting these common life circumstances and different lifestyles in a society, and ends up equating the concept of diversity with inclusion. Is it possible to compare cultural identity to corporate culture, and if so, what daily “common life” experiences can contribute to – and provide the foundation for – a more inclusive workplace? |
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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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