Programming Mission
To support WICT’s mission to develop women leaders by providing innovative, educational, and compelling programs in 2012 that will resonate with our membership and empower them to “Be a Catalyst”
Upcoming Events
Nashville, TN:
Professional Book Review: StrengthsFinder 2.0 book review, May 30To help people uncover their talents, Gallup introduced the first version of its online assessment, StrengthsFinder, in 2001 which ignited a global conversation and helped millions to discover their top five talents. In its latest national bestseller, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup unveils the new and improved version of its popular assessment, language of 34 themes, and much more. While you can read this book in one sitting, you'll use it as a reference for decades.
Professional Book Review: StrengthsFinder 2.0 book review, May 30To help people uncover their talents, Gallup introduced the first version of its online assessment, StrengthsFinder,
in 2001 which ignited a global conversation and helped millions to discover their top five talents. In its latest national bestseller, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup unveils the new and improved version of its popular assessment, language of 34 themes, and much more. While you can read this book in one sitting, you'll use it as a reference for decades.
Please join NAMIC and WICT for this free book club moderated by Ellen Ryan, Vice President, Home Category Research for Scripps Networks Interactive Wednesday, May 305:30 pm – 7:30 pm, CT Hosted by CMT330 Commerce StreetNashville, TN 37201 Register today – space is limited RSVP by sending an email to publicaffairs@cmt.com.
Please join NAMIC and WICT for this free book club moderated by Ellen Ryan, Vice President, Home Category Research for Scripps Networks Interactive
Wednesday, May 305:30 pm – 7:30 pm, CT
Hosted by CMT330 Commerce StreetNashville, TN 37201
Register today – space is limited
RSVP by sending an email to publicaffairs@cmt.com.
All WICT SE membership:
Free Webinar: Leading Through Times of Organizational Uncertainty, May 31
Thursday, May 31
Noon-1 pm, ET
Participation in this timely and informative webinar will enable you to:
1) Define the construct "tolerance for uncertainty" and the implications for individuals and organizations 2) Define the four climates of uncertainty and identify your personal approach to uncertainty as measured by the Working Climate Survey 3) Identify possibly and practival applications for thie information as you work within organizations
1) Define the construct "tolerance for uncertainty" and the implications for individuals and organizations
2) Define the four climates of uncertainty and identify your personal approach to uncertainty as measured
by the Working Climate Survey
3) Identify possibly and practival applications for thie information as you work within organizations
Attendees are encouraged to assemble in small groups to shares a log-in and experience the webinar together.
This will allow more members to participate and to share reactions and learnings with colleagues.
Click here for registration information.
Past Events
First Quarter 2012 Events
Atlanta, GA:
Technology Summit: Georgia Tech GVU Center, March 15
Join us for an exclusive VIP tour of the Georgia Tech GVU Center research labs. See the latest in experimental TV, gaming, augmented reality, information visualization, online communities, collaboration, robotics and much more from one of the top research universities in the world.
Knoxville, TN:
Professional Book Review: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni, March 29
Cynthia Gibson, EVP- Legal, Scripps Networks Interactive, led a discussion of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a perennial Wall Street Journal best-seller. This business fable explores the fundamental causes of organizational politics and team failure.
Lunch and Learn: “TV Everywhere”, March 29
This is a very hot topic within our industry and among consumers. The Lunch and Learn event included a panel of experts discussing “TV Everywhere” in-depth: the basics, consumer expectations, impact on ratings and revenues, and technology support required.
WICT Southeast Programming Team:
Laura Poffenberger, laura.poffenberger@turner.com Laurie Baird, lauriedeanbaird@gmail.com
Lillie Hackney, lillie.hackney@cox.com
Beth Jackson, BJackson@scrippsnetworks.com