Joint event PWI Brussels and EPWN Amsterdam to the European Institutions. Corien Wortmann, Vice-President of the European People´s Party (EPP), Member of the European Parliament and the Committee on Women’s rights and Gender equality invites us for a roundtable discussion about equal treatment. After this meeting there is a guided tour in the Public Gallery of the European Parliament. Then a table for Lunch is reserved in the delicious Restaurant of the European Parliament, which is at your own costs. After Lunch we are going to the European Commission where Mrs. Rosalinde van der Vlies Deputy Director of the unit equal treatment legislation will present the work done by the EC on gender equality. After the visit to the EC it is time for a short break before the Meet & Greet with PWI Brussels in Restaurant La Table d’ Arthur, www.latabledarthur.be.  The costs of the Walking Dinner including beverages is euro 25,-

The programming is as follows:

8.15- 8.30    Departure Amsterdam WTC by coach, stop close to tram 5

8.45- 8.50    Stop Carpool Vinkeveen, A2/N201 Groenlandsekade

12.00-12.15  Arrival and check in European Parliament

12.15-13.00  Roundtable with Corien Wortmann

13.00-13.30  Guided tour Public Gallery and information about EP

13.30-13.15  Lunch in the Restaurant of the European Parliament

14.30-15.30  European Commission with Mrs. Rosalynde van der Vlies

15.30-16.00  Break

16.00-19.00  Dinner & beverages at Restaurant La Table d’ Arthur

19.00-22.00  Departure Amsterdam

Organisational Savvy for Women

What makes an individual successful in the “political arena”? According to research successful politicians possess both mental empowerment (they “think and feel” positively about politics) and the skills to build a powerful reputation, network and presence within the organization.

Plenty of women excel at public relations, relationship building and conduct themselves with style and grace. All of this comes easy to women. Research shows that women are more intuitive, able to use both the right and left side of their brains simultaneously and more emotionally intelligent. They possess the skills that lead to success in the political arena.

So why do women struggle with “being political”?

Michelle Brailsford, founding partner of Jupiter Consulting Group, will codify the rules of the game to help you identify our power source, how you are perceived, and to read the organisational politics in situations. With this knowledge you will be able to develop strategies to gain power, build alliances, manage perceptions about yourselves and your teams and to be “political whilst maintaining your ethics”.

If you have ever:

• Been unable to sell a great idea

• Failed to receive credit for work well done

• Been underestimated or pigeon holed

• Felt left out of a key network

• Found you had a negative image or reputation within your company

• Been unable to uncover the hidden success criteria of the organisation

… you may have underestimated the impact politics can have on your success. This event will open your eyes and help you to be more successful in the political game.

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 25 Euro which includes snacks and drinks). Guests are allowed to attend two EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam functions per year. Please contact Caroline van Leuven, our VP Membership.

Equality is enshrined as a principle at the heart of the European Union, yet only about one-third of Euro MPs are women. Gender discrimination remains widespread in Europe.

Here European Commission Vice-President Margot Wallstrom explains why she is campaigning to get more women into senior EU positions. This is part of a viewpoint series ahead of the June European elections.

From BBC News:

• Viewpoint: A fair deal for women

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is to be a key driver of sustainable European growth and competitiveness through the stimulation of world-leading innovations with a positive impact on economy and society.

The mission of the EIT is to grow and capitalise on the innovation capacity and capability of actors from higher education, research, business and entrepreneurship from the EU and beyond through the creation of highly integrated Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).

• European Institute of Innovation and Technology

Article from HarvardBusiness.org:

Europe Invests in Women Leaders – by Sylvia Ann Hewlett.

Sylvia Ann Hewlett is an economist and the founding president of the Center for Work-Life Policy where she directs the “Hidden Brain Drain”—a task force of 35 global companies committed to fully realize female and minority talent. She also heads up the Gender and Policy Program at the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University.