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About this event
Defining the nominating and governance committee role requires broad brush strokes and is critical to keeping the Board up to date with changing landscapes. The committee’s key responsibilities include shaping governance policies, planning for board and committee succession, recruiting and onboarding new directors, and driving board effectiveness. Increasingly this means being intentional about putting together a diverse and inclusive board and setting policies surrounding shareholder engagement. As Athena members, let’s gather to discuss the changing agenda and critical issues of the NomGov Committee, share new tactics, and provide a sounding board for best practices and leadership strategies. This is a safe place to challenge the norms and motivate breakthrough ideas while learning from each other and from the wisdom of experience.
Chatham House Rule: What is said in this group, stays in this group. Sessions are not recorded and will not be part of the library.
What to expect: -A topical theme for each meeting with guided questions -10 - 15 minutes of introductory remarks, 50 minutes of discussion with the whole group or in smaller break-out groups, depending on the number of attendees and topic -We may invite some expert guests selectively -Loosely-structured dialogue and occasionally a few slides may be included in a brief presentation or to guide the discussion
Insightful conversations for topics such as: -Identifying, evaluating, and recommending suitable board directors -Impact of Nom/Gov committee on the board and company -Promoting a culture of allyship - Driving DEI in recruiting practices
Date and time: 1 hour meeting on the first Monday of each month at 10am PT/1 pm ET
Peer Group Host: Cristina Scharffenorth
Peer Group Expert: Karen Cone
Experts
Karen Cone Venture Partner | Advisory Boards Director
Karen Cone is an experienced board director, venture partner and former CEO and c-suite executive. She currently serves on the boards of the early-stage growth companies Fyrii, AffableBPM and Pagedip, and advises multiple companies in hi-tech and fintech. She is a Venture Partner with the Mastersfund which focuses on women founders at the seed level. As the former General Manager of Microsoft Worldwide Financial Services Industry, Karen guided the strategy and significant growth of multi-billion-dollar revenue streams in banking, payments, capital markets and insurance.
Previously, she was CEO and Board Director of TowerGroup, the advisory research firm focused at the intersection of financial services and technology. Karen orchestrated the sale of TowerGroup to CEB, which is now a part of Gartner. She served on Gartner International Board and led Gartner research and gartner.com. Karen was part of the team preparing MasterCard for their 2006 IPO. Karen began her career with IBM opening new markets in Russia and China. She has lived and worked in Europe, the UK, Asia, and the Americas.
Hosts
Cristina Scharffenorth Member Success Manager
Cristina Scharffenorth is the quintessential 'People Person' in her professional pursuits. Her innate talent lies in comprehending individuals and nurturing their personal and professional growth, all while working harmoniously towards shared objectives.
Over the past decade, Cristina has progressively shifted her focus towards leadership and talent development. Her roles have transitioned seamlessly, encompassing scouting, hiring, and placement, as well as comprehensive training, compassionate counseling, and empowering coaching. Whether in a supervisory capacity or as a skilled facilitator, Cristina consistently demonstrates her commitment to elevating individuals, fostering their growth, and nurturing their success.
Mon, Nov 06 @ 10:00am PT (1 hr)
VIRTUAL (Join us remotely! RSVP for link)
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A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena is held monthly for prospect members to come and understand how Athena works. They will learn more about the backstory of Athena, see a tour of our platform, and have the opportunity to discuss more of what they are interested in and ask questions about joining our community.
Salons
Learn about the most pressing topics facing executives today in an intimate, yet casual, virtual setting. Hosted by board directors and leaders from the world's top brands.
Meetups
Gather with Athena members in your area for a casual, in-person Meetup. These are planned by request and hosted by Athena members in various cities. If you're interested in hosting and/or joining a meetup in the future, reach out to the Member Success Team and let them know.
Peer Groups
We have an incredible community of female leaders at Athena and we want to bring you closer together! Join a Peer Group and build a network of peers you can engage with for guidance, lessons learned and insights around a shared interest. Choose a topic that most interests you or drop in and out of multiple peer groups as it suits you best. You’ll find at least one peer group available to join every week. Each live session goes for one hour, no preparation is needed, just show up as you are. We look forward to seeing you there!
Learning Circles
A Learning Circle is an opportunity to connect with a small group of other Athena members in a focused yet casual setting, creating accountability around targeted learning to assist you in achieving your goals. Over the course of 6 sessions, club members will meet every 2 weeks to participate in an organic, peer-led discussion of the session's "chapters" consisting of 1-2 Athena salons which are to be reviewed on your own prior to the group session. When joining, members are committing to completing all 6 sessions.
Guided Networking
Typically led by one of Athena's coaches, networking events provide members an opportunity to meet one another in a smaller intimate and virtual setting.
Partner Events
These are typically in-person events led by Coco and our partnering companies on topics that are relevant to the industry and audience of our business partners.
Workshops
A workshop is an interactive session for members to actively practice something, such as their pitch. These sessions typically involve breakout rooms, member to member feedback and are not recorded.
Orientations
For members new to Athena looking for ways to engage, these bi-weekly orientations led by an Athena Member Success Manager, provide a live tour of Athena, member success insights, and a chance to get questions answered.
Enterprise Events
Athena customizes virtual learning events with expert business leaders tailored to a unique company’s needs. These events cultivate cross-functional community, development, and learning across the partner organization.
Other
Athena listens and we're always adding new event types and opportunities for members to engage. See what new events we are currently offering members.
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