Welcome to WiN-Canada's first blog - WiNfluence, a brand new way to connect with WiN members and non-members alike. WiNfluence is about women and their power to influence - influence the public, influence policy, influence the development of Women in Nuclear, and influence their career.
This blog will explore influences over how women are perceived as leaders and give you tips and expert advice on how to expand your circle of influence. A blog is not a new idea, but I believe it is the first blog in the nuclear industry in Canada. We may actually be influencing the industry to start communicating in a whole new way!
Being first carries risks, but it also gets you recognized. Being innovative, taking calculated risks and making sure you are recognized are important aspects of managing your career. Through WiN, on this blog and in the WiN-Canada website members forum, women can share with others their strategies for taking on challenging assignments that can help position them for success and making sure their achievements get noticed.
According to Catalyst research (www.catalyst.org), one of the top barriers to women's advancement is lack of access to networks. The research also shows that women's networks have a positive impact, both personally and to an organization's bottom line. So get involved and stay connected. Any network needs committed participants who want to make a difference for others and for themselves. Tell me about the kind of topics you want to see on this blog, post a comment, use the WiN network to find a mentor or become a mentor, enhance how you are perceived in the workplace and share with others your strategies for success and best 'lessons learned'!
The stronger the network, the more benefit we will each get out of it.
This blog will explore influences over how women are perceived as leaders and give you tips and expert advice on how to expand your circle of influence. A blog is not a new idea, but I believe it is the first blog in the nuclear industry in Canada. We may actually be influencing the industry to start communicating in a whole new way!
Being first carries risks, but it also gets you recognized. Being innovative, taking calculated risks and making sure you are recognized are important aspects of managing your career. Through WiN, on this blog and in the WiN-Canada website members forum, women can share with others their strategies for taking on challenging assignments that can help position them for success and making sure their achievements get noticed.
According to Catalyst research (www.catalyst.org), one of the top barriers to women's advancement is lack of access to networks. The research also shows that women's networks have a positive impact, both personally and to an organization's bottom line. So get involved and stay connected. Any network needs committed participants who want to make a difference for others and for themselves. Tell me about the kind of topics you want to see on this blog, post a comment, use the WiN network to find a mentor or become a mentor, enhance how you are perceived in the workplace and share with others your strategies for success and best 'lessons learned'!
The stronger the network, the more benefit we will each get out of it.
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Posted by Tracy Gagne
I believe that WiN Canada has been established. It's well rooted into the Nuclear companies in Canada and though we have some work to do, I like what Susan has said and this word "WiNfluence" The hard work has been completed and now we have to focus on raising awareness by talking about it. We need to speak to young girls to influence them in positive ways and we need to engage our companies to maintain their wonderful support of WiN Canada. By having our fellow WiNners speak out, we are influencing our future in nuclear. By making this next step and adding an amazing website, we can raise awareness even more. I'm absolutely excited about this new year of 2008!
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