News Archive: News
A Roadmap for Building Your Political Savvy and Social Intelligence
By Rebecca Shambaugh, President and CEO, Shambaugh Leadership This article is a part of a series by Rebecca Shambaugh about the seven "sticky floors." Being politically savvy and socially intelligent is paramount for leadership however it’s one of the most mysterious traits that is not defined in your company’s employee handbook. These ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES KARA SWISHER TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 2012 WOMEN OF VISION AWARDS BANQUET
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES KARA SWISHER TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 2012 WOMEN OF VISION AWARDS BANQUET Registration Open PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 9, 2012 — Kara Swisher, co-executive editor at All Things Digital, will be the Keynote Speaker for the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology Women of Vision ... Read more
Senior Technical Woman: Hema Gopal, Vice President, Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Each month, we ask Senior Technical Women to share their stories and what they have learned. This Senior Technical Woman Profile features Hema Gopal, Vice President, Tata Consultancy Services Limited. 1. How did you decide to pursue a career in technology? I have always been fascinated by science from my ... Read more
Career Process Phase 4: Putting It All Together
Cori Ashworth, career counselor and founder of Career Continuum, provides tips and career guidance for job searches and career development in this new monthly column, Career and Job Hunting Advice. This is the final article in a four-part series about conducting a job search. Phase 4: Putting It All Together This is ... Read more
Applications Open for Systers® Pass-It-On Awards
The Spring 2012 application cycle has opened for the Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards. The PIO Awards honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of technical women helping one another. Funded by donations from the Systers Online Community, the cash awards are intended as a means for women ... Read more
Systers Celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2012
Systers Celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2012 The Systers community was created in 1987 by Anita Borg for the purpose of providing a private community for women to discuss their challenges in the workplace and seek advice from other women in the computing fields. Anita Borg was born January 17, 1949, ... Read more
Ask Jo: Work-Life Balance… What’s Your Philosophy?
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org, and it may be answered in an upcoming column. QUESTION: My biggest question is how do some of the great women leaders have work life ... Read more
2012 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Opens Call for Participation
Program Theme:”Are We There Yet?” Palo Alto, CA, January 16, 2012 — The 12th Annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC) has opened its Call for Participation. The annual conference, a program of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology, is the world’s largest gathering of women in ... Read more
Job Opportunity – Program Assistant, TechWomen
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology seeks a Program Assistant, TechWomen. Downloadable Position Description JOB TITLE: Program Assistant, TechWomen REPORTS TO: Director of Corporate Partnerships POSITION PURPOSE Along with the Director of Corporate Partnerships, the Program Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of the Anita Borg Institute’s contribution to the ... Read more
Job Opportunity – Program Manager, Academic Initiatives and Leadership Development
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology seeks a Program Manager, Academic Initiatives and Leadership Development. Downloadable Position Description POSITION DESCRIPTION This description is designed to outline primary duties, and job scope, but does not limit the employee nor the Anita Borg Institute to just the work identified. Each employee ... Read more