--- title: WEST Wisdom | Collaboration description: Collaboration | --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [WEST's 'Guys Who Get It'](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wests-guys-who-get-it) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Nov 25, 2024 6:39:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Guys%20Who%20Get%20It%20Featured.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wests-guys-who-get-it) WEST is an organization focused on supporting women in the equal pursuit of careers in the STEM industries. We are grateful to these amazing ‘Guys Who Get It’ who not only voice their support of equality for women in the STEM industries, but are an integral part of achieving that mission through the WEST organization.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wests-guys-who-get-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wests-guys-who-get-it#comments-listing) Topics: [Gender Balance, STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance-stem), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [#MemberSpotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/memberspotlight), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Organizational Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/organizational-culture), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Ally](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/ally), [Allyship](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/allyship), [Growth](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/growth) ## [When Worlds Collide: Celebrating International Women’s Day Through Science & Music](https://info.westorg.org/blog/when-worlds-collide-celebrating-international-womens-day-through-science-music) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Mar 5, 2024 10:57:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2024-03-08%202x1-2.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/when-worlds-collide-celebrating-international-womens-day-through-science-music) We often don’t recognize the foundational connection between science and music. Often we consider these opposites that don’t mix, like oil and water. The reality is that the contrary is true. Innovation wouldn’t be possible without both creative and analytical thinking. Science and music connect in a way that allows us to create something beautiful, innovative, and inspiring. Together they provide personal growth, leadership and accountability opportunities, and community support. 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Being in a negative situation for too long is bound to have its effects, and sometimes it takes a lot of work to undo that damage. In many cases, mental health struggles are a result of one specific situation, or a toxic boss or co-worker, something easy to pinpoint. In STEM, that can be true, but even more so, women have seen a higher rate of mental health struggles because of more industry-wide issues. There’s still a stigma, in some places, that women don’t belong in STEM professions or that women are not going to be as smart or as well-educated as men.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/preposterous-stigmas-resulting-in-mental-health-epidemic-for-women-in-stem) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/preposterous-stigmas-resulting-in-mental-health-epidemic-for-women-in-stem#comments-listing) Topics: [Gender Balance, STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance-stem), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Choice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/choice), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [Coaching](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/coaching), [Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/culture), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Discussion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discussion), [Mindfulness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mindfulness), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Emotional Intelligence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/emotional-intelligence), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empathy), [Gender Pay Gap](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-pay-gap), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Challenges](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/challenges), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [Organizational Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/organizational-culture), [Corporate Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/corporate-culture), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity), [Equity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/equity), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [STEM Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-leadership), [Female Representation STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/female-representation-stem), [Hiring Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/hiring-women-in-stem), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women) ## [2022-2023 Annual Theme Announcement](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 12, 2022 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20ian-schneider-TamMbr4okv4-unsplash.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement) While we hoped that the COVID-19 Pandemic would come to a full close before the start of 2022, it has lingered on. The effects of this continue to impact how we work, where we work, the world we work and live in, our personal lives and relationships, and so much more. In addition to this, we have seen history come crashing down in Ukraine as the people of Ukraine have had to flee, some even separating from their families to offer the best protection they can for their children.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement#comments-listing) Topics: [Announcements](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/announcements), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Global](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/global), [Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/culture), [Annual Theme](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/annual-theme), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Polarities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/polarities), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Organizational Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/organizational-culture), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Female Representation STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/female-representation-stem), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women), [Strong World](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-world) ## [Networking and Building Meaningful Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/network) Posted by [Rosie Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosie-torcivia) on Jul 27, 2020 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020-08-04%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/network) **** **What is networking?** Networking is the exchange of information, ideas, and help among people with a common profession, special interest, or community. **Why is networking important? ** Making connections throughout life is essential. You never know if someone you met in middle school is going to have an impact on your future. For many people, you might not start thinking about networking and making career connections until high school or college. The internet has made connecting much easier by having the ability to connect with someone thousands of miles away. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/network) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/network#comments-listing) Topics: [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/relationships), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar) ## [How to Stop Your Certainty from Blinding You](https://info.westorg.org/blog/beyond-certainty-blinders) Posted by [Diana K. Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-k-anderson) on Nov 5, 2019 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/horses-on-mtn-alice-donovan-rouse-ivObfp8F4rg-unsplash-3000x1500-144.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/beyond-certainty-blinders) ## **** ## **There’s no such thing as a rocket scientist** No one person is capable of understanding all the science necessary to launch a rocket into space. Rocket science is a group effort. A collaboration of scientists. They may start the project focused on the components relevant to their specific expertise. But the rocket literally cannot get off the ground until all those technical experts pool their specialist knowledge to make the components into a functional system.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/beyond-certainty-blinders) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/beyond-certainty-blinders#comments-listing) Topics: [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Conflict Resolution](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/conflict-resolution), [Open Innovation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/open-innovation), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Women in Business](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-business), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave), [Research & Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/research-development) ## [Improving the Quality and Impact of Our Conversations](https://info.westorg.org/blog/conversational-intelligence) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Sep 14, 2018 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2018-09-20%20Blog%20Pic.jpeg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/conversational-intelligence) The way in which we communicate – whether at work, at home or in school – has changed dramatically over the years with the accessibility of email, texting, and the use of social media applications.  Communications among colleagues and friends are often reduced to fragmented collections of written phrases and responses, fired off moments after receipt of an inbound message. The on-demand, always accessible manner of communicating has certainly brought significant conveniences, but it has reduced the opportunities for conversations among us. As a result, we may be missing out on the chance to connect, engage, and collaborate in a more meaningful way. 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Remote work is becoming increasingly popular and easier with advancements in technology. Business are also more global than ever before as it's easier to expand abroad. As it becomes easier for businesses to physically expand, it also becomes more difficult to collaborate and communicate. Between different time zones, cultural communication styles and varying priorities it's hard to stay aligned as a business. This creates challenges as we try and execute on a strategy. It's important that we double down on visibility into collaborative work and leverage tools that help us stay aligned.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/operational-excellence-3) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/operational-excellence-3#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Excellence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/excellence), [Operational](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/operational), [Business](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/business), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Digital](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/digital), [IT](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/it), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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