Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) held its 19th Annual & first virtual Conference on Friday, November 6, 2020.
This annual conference held every November was this year specifically themed ‘’The Shift: Recalibrate’’, to highlight the impact of the Covid-19 disruption that characterized the year 2020. The deliberations were tailored to proffer practical solutions that have become necessary in the post-pandemic reality. The conference also encouraged women to rebuild, recalibrate and embrace the shift.
Chairperson, Executive Council, WIMBIZ, Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo in her Welcome Address acknowledged the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on WIMBIZ, shared strategies that were deployed to cushion its effect as well as proactive measures taken as an organization to flatten the
curve of the pandemic. In addition, she stressed emphatically the goal of this year’s conference. She stated ‘’our goal for the Conference was to motivate, strengthen, and empower our delegates with knowledge and tools to embrace the post pandemic realities and come through stronger.’’
Delivering the Executive Director’s Report, Hansatu Adegbite, Executive Director, WIMBIZ noted some of the milestones the organization has recorded in 2020 including the addition of 119 new Associates, the induction of pioneer mentees of the WIMBIZ Women on Boards (WIMBOARD)
Mentoring Program, the organization’s pivot from hosting physical programs to online programs – its reception and feedback from the WIMBIZ Community.
The 19th Annual Conference convened a diverse panel of speakers who facilitated robust discussions on topics such as ‘’Leading from the Heart: Creating a Culture of Empathy & Authenticity’’; ‘’Disruptive Innovation: Reposition for Success’’; ‘’Woman! You Are Your Brand’’; ‘’Secure Your Seat;
Amplify Our Voice’’; ‘’Hard Reset: Survive and Thrive’’; ‘’The Unspoken Trauma’’ and ‘’Collaboration: Exploring Audacious Synergies’’.
The discussions provided delegates with life-enhancing and practical knowledge to make informed decisions as well as embrace change and thrive.
Giving the closing remarks and vote of thanks to sponsors, media partners and guests present at the event, the Chairman, Board of Trustees, WIMBIZ, Ifeyinwa Ighodalo emphasized the WIMBIZ mission to inspire and empower women to attain leadership positions in business, management & public
service and urged women to put to good use, insights that have been gained at the conference.
