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•  June 11, Circle of Wisdom: Software as a Service
Thank you to all attendees, CATAWIT members, Ontario Investment Center, Hakim Rugs for the Handmade Carpet Rug sponsors. See you all in the next event! Click here to see pictures. (If you want your pictures to be removed, email: info@it-nconsulting.com).

•  April 16, Networking is Telling, not Selling with Colleen Clarke

The networking event was a huge success— everyone enjoyed the conversation, cocktails and practice of netiquettes (networking etiquettes) learned from Colleen Clarke. Colleen is a highly regarded Career Specialist and Corporate Trainer/Keynote speaker in the areas of career management, communication and networking.

Networking is a valuable social activity and should be part of everyone’s career or business growth strategy. It is continuous engagement and process to build your area of influence and visibility. To succeed in networking, here are some of the points to remember:

1. Have a goal— Be clear on what you want to achieve out of networking, i.e. information about something, # of person to meet, etc.
2. Tell, not sell—You are there as broadcaster of who you are, what you do, who you want to meet, what help can you give, etc.

3. Always carry a business card and wait for people to ask for your card 

4. Give a firm handshake, look into the eye and put your name tag at proper place where people can see it with ease — on the right side if it’s a pin or just above the center of chest for string tags.

5. Exit strategy— Disengage from the conversation appropriately. Example: Thank you, Colleen. It’s been a pleasure meeting you, I know you want to meet more people so enjoy the rest of the event.  Keep in touch.

And more... Thank you to all attendees, CATAWIT members and Merrill Lynch as major sponsor. See you all in the next event! Click here to see pictures. (If you want your pictures to be removed, email: info@it-nconsulting.com).

•  March 25, Circle of Wisdom:  Having a successful Career in Web 2.0

The first Circle of Wisdom series is hosted by Helix CEO and CATA National Chair, Dr Cindy Gordon and SVP of R3D, Suzie Labonne, CATA WIT Toronto Chapter Chair. Many valuable wisdom were shared. Some of these are:
1. Have at least 7 mentors and build your network at early stage of career and/or business. The wisdom, experience and insights gained from senior mentors significantly accelerate personal and professional development and advancement.

2. Be an active volunteer or member of organization of choice—Succeeding is about building relationships and nurturing them. Good work and visibility expand your networks exponentially.

3. Influence of parents esp. the Father as role model/guide—As shared by Karen Bennett, Senior Director of Engineering at Yahoo Canada, girls guided by their fathers have maintained 90%+ average grades.

Thank you to all attendees, CATAWIT Members and Dr. Cindy Gordon for the lovely reception at her home. See you all in the next event! Click here to see pictures. (If you want your pictures to be removed, email info@it-nconsulting.com).

•  March 7, Celebrating International Women’s Day with Julie Richards from Canada Health Infoway

Ms. Julie Richards, Group Director, Standards at Canada Health Infoway (http://www.infoway-inforoute.ca) discussed the role of her organization in setting standards to advance Canada’s Electronic Health Records (EHR). Such areas include conceptual  design, structure,  architecture and governance.  They also work and collaborate with international board to ensure interoperability that represents the needs of Canadian patients, vendor and clinicians in world stage. EHR advancement aims to increase efficiency, cost savings and patient safety. 

She also shared career insights and personal experiences that contributed to her success— education in geology, technology and health care,  professional experiences, preparation and extra-curricular activities such as sailing and teaching sailing that boosted her confidence and presentation skills.

A networking interaction followed. Thank you to all attendees, CATA WIT members and MTS Allstream for sponsoring the event location. We hope to see you again in the next event! Click here to see pictures. (If you want your pictures to be removed, email info@it-nconsulting.com).

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