Breaking news: finally there seems be an increase in the number of female partners at the large law firms in the Netherlands. The total number of female partners has increased at the top 10 law firms from 57 last years to 61 this year, whereas the total number of partners decreased in that top 10 from 450 to 430. These data are published in De Stand van de Advocatuur 2010. On 26 March the first copy of this document will be handed over to Saskia Stuiveling, president of the general Court of Auditors and member of the Council of recommendation of the Dutch order of lawyers.
There is also less good news for the champions of diversity: at the top 10 last year a total of 865 female lawyers worked, this year that number has decreased to 808. Also the number of male lawyers decreased, from 1,211 to 1,168. In terms of percentage the proportion male and female lawyers now amounts to at the top 10 of offices 59.4% for 40.6%, in contrast to last year 58.9% and 41.1%.
From our event DSM: Passion for People, Commitment to Diversity, Jackie Cuthbert and Xander Wessels from DSM – thanks to the organization of Dana Krueger and Joland Zuurbier from Russell Reynolds Associates, shared with us DSM’s approach to diversity.
The presentation is available here for download for EPWN members:
A recent survey of global CEO’s found that leaders in every industry and in every part of the world are emerging from a period of retrenchment and moving towards a vision of sustained growth, and that innovation is the preferred path to achieving that growth. Innovation has regained its central place in corporate life.
Dr. Fons Trompenaars will show how a winning team is made up of individuals who can demonstrate different strengths and, in fact, if a team does not embrace these different strengths, then it will not have the important dynamic to move forward and to innovate. For twenty years Fons Trompenaars has been interviewing leaders around the world, conducting seminars and advising their companies. His conclusions demonstrate how successful leaders have developed cross-cultural competences, the ability to ride what he calls “the waves of culture” and to reconcile the dilemmas involved.
Fons Trompenaars will show how to make culture work for your business. Listed regularly as one of the world’s most influential management thinkers, Trompenaars is recognized internationally for his work as consultant, trainer, motivational speaker and author of bestsellers on culture and business. Captivating and thought-provoking in his presentation style and backed by rigorous research, Trompenaars has contributed many breakthrough ideas on the deeper understanding and reconciliation of inter and intra-cultural diversity, creativity and innovation. Participants will learn how to deal with cross-cultural challenges and dilemmas as well as how to embrace an evolving innovation culture. Leaders must adopt new approaches to make them, their teams and their business more sustainable in these ‘whirlwind’ times.
Fons Trompenaars is author of the seminal book ‘Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business’. His latest bestseller ‘Riding the Whirlwind’, is a blueprint for developing a supportive culture that reinforces creativity and innovation for long term sustainability.
Participants are welcome to network from 19:00 to 20:00. The program begins at 20:00.
Registration and Guest Policy: Registration is required for members (no charge) and guests (guests are welcome at a cost of 45 Euro or ladies can become a member for a little extra). Snacks and drinks included. Guests are allowed to attend two EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam functions per year.
Our distinguised group of panelists will be discussing their views on Leadership, sharing their expertise and offering practical advice on what new business realities require of senior leadership. Featuring moderator Annette Nijs, director of the Europe China Institute at Nyenrode University and Member of the EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam Advisory Board. Panelists Include:
Sybilla Dekker
Former Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment, Member of the Supervisory Board Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten and Member of the Supervisory Board of DHV
Dick Harryvan
Member of the Executive Board iNG Group and Member of the EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam Advisory Board
Lidewey van der Sluis
Professor of Strategic Talent Management at Nyenrode Business University and Academic Director of the Powerhouse ‘Competing for Talent’
Robert Swaak
Member of the Management Board of PricewaterhouseCoopers NL
Program:
18:30 – 19:30: Registration, Buffet Dinner and networking
19:30 – 19:40: Welcome and Opening Remarks
19:40 – 21:30: Panel Discussion
21:30 – 22:00: Networking
Registration is required for members and guests at www.europeanpwn-amsterdam.net. The event is offered at no charge to EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam members and a cost of EUR 30 for guests, which includes an excellent buffet dinner. Please note that men are very welcome to attend this event, and members are encouraged to bring their male colleagues and supervisors. For this event there is a special student rate of €15 (students please register on epwnmembership@yahoo.com).
Please join us and our corporate sponsor Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu on October 23rd at 7pm for what promises to be an unforgettable evening!
The Fuel to Power Performance: Leadership, Diversity, and Innovation
Julie Gilbert’s capacity to tap employees’ passions to drive innovation and value has earned her a reputation as one of the fastest-rising leaders in corporate America.
Mary van der Boon looks at why there are fewer women in top positions in business, government and universities in the Netherlands than in other European countries, and suggests how we can bring about change.
Countless surveys and studies have come to the same conclusion: gender diversity in the Netherlands, particularly the streaming of women to top positions in business, government and universities, lags sorely behind other European countries.
Most parties on both sides of the Great Gender Debate would agree on the facts. The story gets murky when you ask why this occurs and what can be done about it.
There are a few popularly-held myths and beliefs around women and leadership in the Netherlands, and it might be useful to look at some of these old chestnuts from a new angle:
