Join WESTorg for this flagship event to learn from seasoned senior leaders as they tell us about their inspiring journeys to success in the fast-paced world of science and technology. The topic will be our annual theme, "Own It! Empowering Your Career & Your Life." Hear advice they have for owning your career and taking charge of your future by exploiting your strengths with confidence and fine-tuning your skills to ask for what you want and need. Network with movers and shakers in the science and technology community and support career advancement of the next generation of women leaders in STEM!
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Have you ever heard the old adage, “It takes a village to raise a child?” Well it doesn’t stop there. It also takes a “village” to build a career. Your career.
There is a Chinese term, Guan Xi, which translates to “the Chinese form of networking that is built up from family, village and clan kinship. In Chinese business and life in general, the maintenance of face and cordial Guan Xi are prerequisites in ensuring that networks operate smoothly and reliably.”
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Science,
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Community,
Life,
Cambridge,
Women in STEM,
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You,
Annual Theme,
Upcoming Events,
Professional,
Biotech,
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Interactive,
Connect,
Career Path,
Developing Your Skills,
Engage,
Career Development,
Speed Networking,
Own It,
Empowerment
Your career needs to be managed strategically and proactively - it does not just happen. Even though good luck, the right network and wicked smarts help, YOU are the only one who can set the direction. WEST’s programming theme this year has been specifically designed to help women in science and technology think about your career advancement strategically and develop your own plan for execution.
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Topics:
Events,
Leadership,
Women,
Tech,
Science,
Career,
Community,
Work Life Balance,
Life,
Cambridge,
Networking,
You,
Annual Theme
