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It’s time to change the workplace. Starting with you. It’s time for a new workplace. One that’s more inclusive, collaborative, flexible and authentic. More focused on relationships and long-term results. A workplace where women can go as far as men and every voice is valued. The Network of Executive Women offers an array of leadership and learning opportunities designed to help accelerate your career, transform your organization and create a new retail and consumer goods workplace, starting with you and your organization. NEW offers more than 100 learning and networking events in 20 regions across the U.S. and Canada, the industry’s largest women’s leadership event — the NEW Leadership Summit — and the exceptional, invitation-only NEW Executive Leaders Forum. We have exclusive content, like our Accelerators report on 13 career success factors co-authored with the Center for Creative Leadership and our Tapestry report exploring multicultural women’s leadership in our industry. Our popular NEW Leadership Academy has been joined by two new webinar series: Innovation You that extends our NEW Summit learning experience and the special-topic NEW Multigenerational Leadership Series. Bringing it all together are three new leadership development programs. NEW Career Accelerator workshops and assessments designed to transform your career, your high-potential employees, your teams, your leaders and your organization. The NEW

Executive Leaders Institute, a 12-month learning experience designed to prepare women for senior levels in retail and consumer goods. And NEW Rising Stars, a six-month development program that helps high-performing mid-career professionals re-energize and expand their leadership capacity. Learn with NEW and join our Movement for workplace transformation. You’ll be amazed how far we can go together.

C-Suite Senior Leaders High-Potential Executives Mid-Level Leaders Emerging Leaders / Millennials NEW learning and engagement reaches every level of the organization, from associates who attend regional events to c-suite executives who drive change and carry our message.

Strengthen your leadership

NEW Career Accelerator The groundbreaking NEW Career Accelerator Model,TM co-developed with the world-renowned Center for Creative Leadership, outlines eight critical career competencies and five derailers for women in the retail and consumer goods industry. The NEW Career Accelerator ModelTM provides a foundation for our cutting-edge career advancement tools and workshops. NEW Career Accelerator workshops are custom-built for your company and include • I ndividual 360-degree assessments on skills critical for success and an aggregate report on the entire group •A n executive panel discussion offering insights on opportunities and barriers to women’s leadership •A Development Planning Guide to help women in your organization succeed.

Confidential reports are prepared for individual leaders and reports with aggregated results are available for groups of 20 or more. Options include individual debriefs and group assessment workshops. The powerful NEW Career Accelerator workshops supplement current leadership development programs and offer a broader view of women’s career advancement in the retail and consumer goods industry. Learn more at newonline.org/acceleratorworkshop.

The NEW Career Accelerator is based on critical competencies and derailers developed exclusively for women leaders in the retail and consumer goods industry.

NEW Career Accelerator Model

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LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Develops and empowers individuals Develops and empowers groups and teams Strategic planning Communication Inspiring commitment Leading change Political skill Results orientation

CAREER DERAILERS Problems with relationships Does not effectively take risks FCompetencies ails to manage careerLeaders Critical for Women in Retail and Consumer Goods or adapting Difficulty changing Narrow functional orientation

Accelerators

Download “Accelerators” report at newonline.org/itstime

Break through to the top NEW Executive Institute The NEW Executive Institute is a premier 12-month leadership development course for emerging executive women in the retail, consumer goods and services industry. Thirty-six participants will learn to change or jettison outdated thinking, confidently exhibit leadership skills and guide their organizations to the next level of profitability and sustainability. The NEW Executive Institute energizes careers and helps retain precious experience in your organization. It provides a unique experience in a safe environment for leadership exploration and deep learning at three off-site immersion sessions, a series of webinars and conference calls, one-on-one sessions with an executive coach, ongoing education and networking over a 12-month period, and access to the NEW Executive Institute Alumni Support Network. Online applications for the 2015 NEW Executive Institute will be accepted until June 26, 2015.

Participants will learn to • Identify practices needed to achieve higher levels of success • Increase their capacity for building alliances and handling conflict • Develop strategic relationships for accurate feedback and organizational navigation • Leverage feedback and new problem-solving techniques to improve team performance • Adopt proven techniques to improve work-life balance and navigate life stages

Applicants should be senior career professionals with at least 10 years of professional/management experience, who are considered high potentials within their organization, working three to five tiers from the top of their organization heirarchy. These women are managers of people or have final respon-

• Learn ways to link operations strategy to the customer experience for improved financial outcomes • Increase cross-cultural proficiency • Gain valuable industry connections and networking opportunities with access to a community of supportive, high-potential women • Learn specific skills to improve career options and support greater visibility for women in senior roles

sibility for large-scale programs and are 12 to 18 months away from promotion of increased responsibility. Candidates will be considered based on potential for advancement and ability to contribute to the program.

Learn more at newonline.org/institute

NEW Rising Stars NEW Rising Stars is a unique sixmonth leadership development opportunity for mid-level leaders in the retail, consumer goods and services industry. The program will help mid-career professionals re-energize and expand their leadership capacity. NEW Rising Stars is anchored on the NEW Career Accelerator Model,TM created in partnership with the renowned Center for Creative Leadership. The model includes eight leadership competencies and five derailment factors tied to executive success. The highly engaging NEW Rising Stars program provides straightforward feedback and practical learn-

Participants can expect to • Explore how to make effective decisions and sharpen their influence • Complete a 360 assessment and develop a grounded approach for long-term development • Work with an executive coach in a group setting for five months

• Develop networking relationships with senior executives, subject-matter experts and other high-potential talent across the industry • Get real-time market forecasts for the retail, consumer goods and services industry

• Learn how to create and use networks as a source of information and power

ing on the skills necessary to succeed in mid-career positions and to advance in the industry. This career catalyst includes two one-day, in-person sessions with leading business experts and exec-

utive coaches; five interactive, competency-building webinars; 360-degree skill assessment; and group coaching.

Learn more at newonline.org/risingstars

Advance your career online NEW Leadership Academy Be a part of the NEW Leadership Academy 2015, the Network’s free members-only webinar series. You’ll get great career guidance from workforce authority Jo Miller of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc. and advice from industry guests. One-hour webinars on select Thursdays at 1 pm ET. View live or in the NEW Study Hall. Free to NEW members; non-members pay $99 per webinar.

Semester I Play a Bigger Game Class 1 First look: NEW Career Accelerator February 6 NEW has partnered with the respected Center for Creative Leadership to create the NEW Career Accelerator, a dynamic tool to build your skills and become a better leader. In this webinar, you’ll get a first look at the Accelerator, how it was created and the eight competencies and five derailers critical to your career development. Panel

Class 2 Stretch Assignments March 6 Volunteering for special assignments and high-profile projects can be a great way to gain expertise outside your function, develop leadership skills and make your value visible. Learn how to identify, ask for and succeed at stretch assignments. Panel

Class 3 Strategic Planning May 1 “How can I be more strategic?” is a common question — how you answer it can make or break your career. Discover what successful leaders do to think and act strategically and learn how to create, communicate and implement your own long-term strategies. Panel

Class 4 Delivering Real Results

Class 7 Political Skill

June 5

November 6

Want to make yourself more visible? You’ll need to show results that boost the bottom line. Learn how to align your priorities to your organization’s most important goals so that you can make an impact and boost your career. Panel

Ignore office politics at your peril. Studies show that politically savvy people do better in their careers, get more promotions and earn more money. Learn the skill of being positively political by understanding you, others and your workplace culture. Panel

Semester 2 Show Up and Lead Class 5 Leading Change August 7 Congratulations — you’ve stepped up and taken on a new high-visibility role. To succeed, you’re going to need change-management skills. Learn how to change systems, teams and attitudes within your company and deliver change that sticks. Instructor-led training

Class 6 Giving and Receiving Feedback

Class 8 Take Your Seat at the Table December 4 Midy Aponte says, “If you don’t have a seat at the table, bring your own chair.” You can’t afford to wait for permission or an invitation to speak up and make your impact. Hear how to show up, speak up and take the lead in the final webinar in our 2015 NEW Leadership Academy series. Panel

NEW Leadership Academy at the Summit Intrapreneurship: Lead Like an Entrepreneur

September 4

September 30 | Dallas

Feedback can inspire improved performance — but poorly delivered feedback can do more harm than good. Learn how to offer constructive feedback that empowers individuals and how to effectively solicit feedback on your own performance. Panel

Meet Jo Miller and your fellow NEW Leadership Academy students at our annual supersession at the NEW Leadership Summit. You’ll learn what internal entrepreneurs — intrapreneurs — are and how they add value to their companies. You’ll learn how to make the leap from employee to intrapreneur and how to embed an “intrapreneurial” culture in your organization. Workshop and panel

Advance your career online Innovation You webinar series Extend your Summit learning experience (or catch up on what you missed) with our new “Innovation You” Summit speaker webinar series. You’ll get real-world advice on navigating your career from top career experts and industry leaders. One-hour webinars on select Wednesdays at 1 pm ET. View live or in the NEW Study Hall. Free to NEW members; non-members pay $99 per webinar.

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Work-Life Balance Wisdom

Reinventing You

Courageous Leadership

February 11

March 18

May 20

Tricia Molloy Author of Working with Wisdom

Dorie Clark, Adjunct Professor Fuqua School of Business Duke University

NEW Marketing and Communications Chair Lisa Walsh

Work-life balance is a practice that can be mastered. Discover how to identify and prioritize what’s important and learn seven smart strategies to reduce stress, improve your outlook, increase your energy and manage your time.

Class 2 Get in the Driver’s Seat: Career Mapping March 4 Wendy Capland, CEO Vision Quest Consulting

A leading workforce authority will tell you how to take control of your reputation and build the personal brand you want during this interactive webinar. You’ll learn how to identify and develop your unique brand and explore the special branding issues faced by female executives.

Join a Network and industry leader as she shares inspirational stories and practical solutions that will show you how to act without fear and become the leader you were meant to be.

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Emotional Intelligence

Presence with Purpose

June 24

April 15

Too many women wait to be offered career opportunities instead of reaching out and seizing them. Learn how to determine what you want from your career and grab the opportunities that will help you get there in this highly engaging webinar.

Senior Vice President, PepsiCo Sales PepsiCo Inc.

Mary Civiello Civiello Communications Group When you’re in — or trying to get in — the big leagues, executive presence is critical. During this webinar, you’ll learn advanced techniques to polish your presence, including ways to think differently and show more confidence.

Tara Jaye Frank Vice President, Multicultural Strategy Hallmark Cards Inc. Improve your emotional intelligence by reading the emotions of yourself and others and learn to put that understanding to practical purpose. Find out why your EI may be more important than your IQ.

Reports Tapestry

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Leveraging the Rich Diversity of Women in Retail and Consumer Goods

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Multicultural women have very different experiences in our industry. Learn what those differences are, why they matter and how the industry can capitalize on the unique strengths of multicultural women in this landmark Network report. Written by Ancella Bickley Livers of the Center for Creative Leadership and Trudy Bourgeois of The Center for Workforce Excellence, it features results from a survey of nearly 2,000 Network supporters, original interviews with industry leaders and extensive third-party research.

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Multigenerational Leadership Series The NEW Multigenerational Leadership Series is designed to help every leader or aspiring leader manage today’s multigenerational workforce. The course — led by Sarah Sladek, founder of management consulting firm XYZ University — will also dive into the unique buying habits of Millennial consumers. One-hour webinars on select Fridays at 1 pm ET. View live or in the NEW Study Hall. Free to NEW members; non-members pay $99 per webinar.

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Generations at Work: Leadership from Boom to Z

Millennials: How to Engage the Next Generation Now

May 14

July 16

Converting Gen Y to Gen Buy: Close-up on the Millennial Consumer

Attracting and keeping a skilled workforce will be a core challenge as companies manage five generations, each with their own distinct values and attitudes. Learn strategies to help you succeed with today’s workforce.

Millennials — Generation Y, born between 1981 and 1996 — are the largest generation in U.S. history, and make up a majority of today’s workforce. Learn how to create a Millennial-friendly work environment that lets them flourish without alienating the rest of your workforce.

Class 2 Generation to Generation: Capitalizing on Differences June 18 Multigenerational teams can be a great asset, but generational differences can lead to misunderstandings that derail collaboration and lead to employee turnover. Learn how to manage and motivate multigenerational teams for maximum effect.

Class 4 When Your Employee is OIder: Leadership Lessons for Millennials August 27 Learn how Millennial managers can develop leadership skills and develop teams that embrace generational differences, using emotional intelligence and trust-building.

October 22 Delve into the mind of the Millennial consumer and learn key buying strategies for Recessionistas, Digital Natives, Migrators and Trophy Kids.

Class 6 Workforce 2020: Getting Ready for Tomorrow’s Talent November 12 Learn about the chief indicators of workforce change, how to position your company to be innovative and responsive to these new trends, and strategies to attract top talent and ensure your company comes out on top.

Accelerators

Women 2020

Critical Competencies for Women Leaders in Retail and Consumer Goods

The Future of Women’s Leadership in Retail and Consumer Goods

The Network has teamed with the highly respected Center for Creative Leadership to discover the key competencies (and derailers) critical to women in the retail and consumer goods industry.

Women 2020 is a comprehensive overview of women’s leadership in the industry and is based on dozens of original interviews and focus groups plus extensive supporting research from business and academia.

Download at newonline.org/itstime

Learn and network with NEW When you’re a Network member, you don’t just change yourself, you help build your company and transform the industry. In addition to our learning opportunities, you’ll have access to added benefits like these. Most important, you’ll be part of a 9,500-member community advancing women’s leadership in retail and consumer goods and services. Ask your Ambassador about corporate membership or join as an individual for just $200 per year at newonline.org/join.

Career development National conferences The Network’s two national conferences offer in-depth learning, inspiration and networking with peers, thought leaders and top industry executives. The NEW Executive Leaders Forum is an invitation-only women’s leadership retreat for senior-level executives, vice president and above. It features in-depth immersion learning on big themes like “influence” and “legacy” and famous keynoters like Drew Barrymore, Erin Brockovich, Arianna Huffington and Tina Brown. Attendance is capped and limited by company. Contact your Network Ambassador to see if you qualify. NEW Forum 2015 | July 28-30 Rancho Palos Verdes, California NEW Forum 2016 | July 26-28 Rancho Palos Verdes, California Learn more at newonline.org/forum The NEW Leadership Summit is the largest learning and networking event for women — and men who lead women — in the retail and consumer products industry. It features world-class keynotes, workshops, our NEW Leadership Academy supersession, Celebrating Excellence Awards and much more. NEW Summit 2015 September 30-October 2 | Dallas NEW Summit 2016 September 28-30 | Orlando

Networking and mentoring

Engagement

Making new business contacts and connecting with colleagues is one of the top benefits of NEW. Connect in person at our conferences, regional events and mixers; find a mentor or protégé; and make new connections.

Regional events

Leadership opportunities More than 1,000 Network members — more than one in 10 — are actively involved in NEW as a national or regional leader or volunteer. NEW leadership raises your profile inside and outside your company, develops career skills and lets you work side by side with other industry leaders, creating enduring relationships. newonline.org

Best practices Blogging community Our online blogging community offers original content on a wide range of business topics, including career development, coaching, leadership, mentoring, networking and work-life balance. newonline.org

Research Members get access to our online Research Center with the latest reports on gender diversity and talent management, plus “meetings in a box,” webinars and other benefits based on original NEW reports like Tapestry and Women 2020. newonline.org/research

Learn more at newonline.org/summit

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Members enjoy discounts on select regional events. Each year thousands of Network members and supporters learn and network in 20 NEW regional groups in the U.S. and Canada. Regional events offer learning and connections for your career, company and life. newonline.org/events

Communications Get the latest Network news and event updates in our email newsletter, NEW Times. newonline.org/subscribe

Collaboration NEW members have access to a host of powerful professional collaboration tools, including a member directory, online connections, file sharing and more. newonline.org

Community Connect with more than 20,000 community members @NEWnational on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. newonline.org/connect

NEW SmartBrief A weekly digest of the top news and research on women’s leadership in the retail and consumer goods industry. newonline.org/smartbrief