Women's affinity panel discussion

Building and Sustaining a Women’s Affinity Group

Krista BrookmanKathie CampbellAnne DornTami GarrisonSarah Jelencic

Welcome / IntroductionKrista Brookman

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Background

The Women’s Affinity Alliance is a collaborative initiative co-

founded and developed by TEMPO Milwaukee members that

is focused on bringing together women executives who are

interested in developing and progressing women’s affinity

networks in their organizations.

The Women’s Affinity Alliance is an engine of innovation which

will employ networking, educational and research

opportunities to provide organizations with necessary

resources to advance, retain and grow their women

professionals.

Who is The Women’s Affinity Alliance?The Women’s Affinity Alliance, supported by TEMPO Milwaukee, consists of Milwaukee women executives in corporate,

public and non-profit organizations who are women affinity group leaders or share in affinity group leadership roles

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Women’s Affinity Alliance Advisory Board

Krista Brookman Catalyst

Kathie Campbell Brady Corp.

Anne Dorn Direct Supply

Tami Garrison MillerCoors

Gina Johnson JCI

Tracy Johnson TEMPO Milwaukee

Marilyn Krause Journal Communications

Karen Perzan Quarles & Brady

Kelly Sneed Baird Investments

Women’s Affinity Alliance Updates– Online presence www.womensaffinityalliance.com

– LinkedIn Group conversation

– Local media Nov. 4 Business Journal article

– Quarterly in person meetings

Brady CorporationKathie Campbell

Case Example: Brady Corporation:Brady's mission is to identity and protect premises, products and people.

Brady's vision is to be the market leader in all our businesses in order to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.

• Brady ‘s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut materials.

• Founded in 1914, Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs more than 6,500 people at operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

• Fiscal 2011 sales of $1.34 billion. • Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange

under the symbol BRC.

Brady CorporationWomen’s Leadership Alliance (WLA)WLA’s mission to provide women at Brady the tools, knowledge and network to reach their full career potential

PhilosophyThe Women’s Leadership Alliance is a development network established to engage, encourage and empower women at Brady. This is in alignment with Brady’s values of Investing in Our People, Embracing Teamwork, and Excelling in Everything We Do. Why is it important to Brady?To be a top-tier global organization, we must recruit and retain the best talent from diverse backgrounds. We seek out diverse backgrounds and viewpoints because we know this will result in a better solution.

How will we accomplish our mission?Professional and personal developmentMentoring & coaching Focused recruiting and retention efforts Networking Community service

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Direct SupplyAnne Dorn

Case Example: Direct SupplyAbout Direct Supply• Direct Supply is an innovative, Milwaukee-based company

devoted to the success of the senior care continuum. We are proud to have one of the brightest, hardest-working teams in America, operating under our founding values of quality, excellence and integrity.

• Our VisionTo be the leading supplier to the long term healthcare profession by providing the best service, highest quality/value product and unexcelled response to our customers’ needs

Case Example: Direct SupplyWIN’s MissionWIN’s mission is to attract, retain and advance successful women to make Direct Supply the best place to work in America.

We strive to do this through:• Hosting events featuring subject matter experts, panels,

workshops and presentations• Facilitating discussion groups on topics that are integral to the

mission of WIN • Posting resources and other information on our SharePoint site• Recognizing stellar women through the annual WINner award• Participation on the Women's Affinity Alliance of Milwaukee WIN is a destination for successful women!

MillerCoorsTami Scully Garrison

Case Example: MillerCoorsWe're Beer People.

We are passionate about beer and the beer business.

We have a strong leadership team and dedicated, hard-working people. We’re committed to building our great beer brands the right way and have a deep sense of responsibility to the environment, our communities and beer drinkers.

We're focused on creating big ideas and innovations that drive profitable growth and will help create a new era in the American beer industry. Add it all up and you’ll see we’re dedicated to creating America’s best beer company.

Case Example: MillerCoorsEmployee Affinity Groups at MillerCoors• Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs) are self-governed employee networks

aimed at creating an inclusive workplace, increasing cultural awareness and promoting community involvement. Membership in these groups offers employees with common interests and/or backgrounds unique networking, learning and support opportunities.

Building Relationships and Empowering Women (BREW)• BREW supports the goals of MillerCoors and women by fostering

meaningful relationships, encouraging women to realize their potential, providing development and networking opportunities, and engaging our female employees across all divisions, levels, locations and life stages. BREW is based in Golden, Milwaukee and Shenandoah.

Foley & Lardner LLPSarah Jelencic

About Foley & Lardner LLP•Foley & Lardner LLP provides award-winning business and legal insight to clients across the country and around the world. Our exceptional client service, value, and innovative technology are continually recognized by our clients and the legal industry. At Foley, we strive to create legal strategies that help you meet your needs today— and anticipate your challenges tomorrow.

Our Diversity Mission•Foley & Lardner LLP is dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces differences, promotes equality, and engenders mutual respect, thereby creating a culture of inclusion where everyone hasthe opportunity to excel. •We are committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting diverse attorneys, thereby resulting in a diversity of perspectives that benefits the firm, our clients and the communities in whichwe practice.

Case Example: Foley & Lardner LLP

Case Example: Foley & Lardner LLP

Women’s Network at FoleyDedicated to leveraging the insight, motivation and experience of its members to maximize the professional and personal experiences of allwomen attorneys.The Women’s Network (National)•Includes a national group leader and local representatives (network coordinators)from most of our offices.

Case Example: Foley & Lardner LLPThe Women’s Network (National) cont’d•Members develop and support many of our global efforts including professional development programs, mentoring efforts, and business development initiatives.Specific programming includes:

– Women’s Retention Campaign– Women Regional Retreats– Professional Development Program– Business Development– Working Parent Coach Program

The Women’s Network (Local)•The local office networks have considerableautonomy to plan and present programs ofinterest to their individual office members.

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www.womensaffinityalliance.com