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On behalf of ITC, I would like to thank all the participants who made the time to contribute to the success of the 2nd Annual Leadership Development for Women Conference, held from 20 -22 July. A total of about 120 women from all over the country came together in promoting women in leadership positions. The Speaker selection was balanced, in that ITC had representatives from the private and public sector as well as views from politicians.
The quality of all the topics and speakers was good. Issues selected and addressed were important and contributed positively towards the intellectual, spiritual as well as the physical being of any women leader. Women acknowledged the fact that the conference was inspiring, motivating and empowering. A number of calls to action were raised by the speakers and the conference was as practical as when the women committed on the spot to take on some of the actions immediately. Women committed to each adopting another women going forward. There was also a clear commitment to taking forward the empowerment of others by individuals.
Good leaders are followed mainly because people trust and respect them, rather than the skills they possess. There was a generalised feeling to support the idea. And we all concurred that leadership is about behaviour and attitude first. There was a general call for women to be model leaders, building in character as well as create opportunities for best practices to be shared whenever circumstances permit. I think more than anything, women agreed to be each other’s support, if anything had to change for the best.
We all, as women, appreciated the goody bag, prizes and fashion show provided by ITC, as well as the Media Partners Avusa Media and Sponsor ABSA for sharing their time with us.
The networks created by the conference will forever be cherished by all. My message to all women is, let us respect, trust and support each other to create the change we want to see. It all starts with one, and we have the potential to influence, encourage, nurture and ensure that all of us can grow and be the best leaders we can be.
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