We’re back into the swing of things right after Golden Week with our first event of our new event series; IPWS Thought Activator. IPWS Thought Activator is a monthly series that connects people through meaningful conversations. The aim is to help you expand your network and more effectively make valuable connections by taking part in an informal, guided activity. Each event is centered around a specific theme, which attendees will reflect over in smaller groups, making it easy to […]
On behalf of the entire Board we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who was able to attend our Annual Welcome Back + Annual General Assembly at The Cut. Last night was filled with old and new friends, and reminded each and every one of us why we value our community so much. We look forward to a season filled with impactful events, meaningful connections and actionable learnings. Keep watching our website for our ‘save the date’ […]
What’s your China story? How long have you been in Shanghai and what do you do here? I first came to China as a junior year exchange student in Beijing, followed on with a summer program in Harbin and then returned to the mainland to work for P&G China in brand management after a graduate Mandarin program in Hong Kong. I’ve been here 29 years now and I’m still loving life here. For the past few years, I ‘ve […]
Last Friday IPWS hosted the annual IPWS Leadership Summit at the spectacular Bellagio Shanghai Hotel. It was certainly an event to be remembered, as we followed each speaker on a journey, woven together by our passionate MC, Em Roblin. Each year IPWS aims to equip professional women in the community with the tools for success, and each year during the Summit we explore a theme that ultimately guides us along a Roadmap to Success. Last year the Summit focused on […]
Congratulations to the 2018 Women Leadership Awards Winners! This year the Jury received 60 completed nominations to review during a two week period. Each Juror generously volunteers his/her time to carefully review each nomination and select the finalists. Following the selection of finalists the Jury convenes for an all-day interview process where each finalist is present for a 20 minute interview. After each interview the Jury discusses the candidates responses and at the end of the day select a winner […]
Need to convince your boss to send you to the Leadership Summit this Friday? If the title alone doesn’t convince her/him, we’ve got some extra benefits you can list out; It’s not just about you You can take the skills and insights that you learn at the Leadership Summit back to the office with you and hold a mini training for your team. Inspiration At the Summit we’ll be recognizing the Women Leadership Awards Finalists and announcing the winners. Learn […]
This event is set to be one of the most memorable events of the year, you’ll want to look back at the photos and remember how impactful it was. Why? Here are the top 5 reasons; Get out of your comfort zone The Summit is not just another conference, you’ll be getting up out of your seat and moving around. Attendees will be getting a lesson in Applied Improvisation from two experienced coaches during the interactive portion of the Summit. […]
The IPWS Leadership Summit is not just another conference where you stay in your seat all afternoon listening to speakers. Recognizing how foundational Confidence is to the personal and professional growth of women, this year’s Summit curated content aims at building awareness and providing ideas and solutions so that women leave the Summit with practical tools that remind and activate Confidence within themselves and shared with others. You’ll be actively engaging with fellow attendees throughout the afternoon, learning from two […]
