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Welcome to our blog where we share valuable know-how from events, insights from role models and much more!
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Welcome to our blog where we share valuable know-how from events, insights from role models and much more!
The Role Models
Role Model:
Sylvie Reinhard
Sylvie Reinhard is president of the board of directors at Republik, the digital magazine for politics, business, society and culture. She began her career in 2000 at an IT start-up in the cybersecurity area… Read More
Role Model:
Nicole Büttner
Nicole is co-founder and CEO of MerantixLABS, a leading AI solutions company and member of the management board of Merantix, a machine learning based venture studio. She is Digital Leader at the World Economic Forum and was nominated as Young Leader by the Aspen Institute… Read More
Role Model:
Margarita Chli
This month we sat together with Margarita Chli, assistant professor at ETH Zurich, leading a small team of researchers, the Vision for Robotics Lab. … Read More
Role Model:
Bettina Hirsig
Role model interview with Bettina Hirsig, co-founder of Powercoders (coding academy & job integration program)… Read More
Role Model:
Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken
Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken (36) and her co-founders of Sphery developed the “ExerCube” – a combination of video game and fitness equipment… Read More
Role Model:
Tilke Judd
Inventing the future and working on problems that don’t yet have solutions is what drives Tilke Judd at work… Read More
Role Model:
Simone Schürle
Simone Schürle discovered her particular passion and excitement for maths and physics which formed the basis of her professional career following during high school … Read More
Role Model:
Elcin Biren
Learn why Elcin Biren, Associate Director in the Chief Information Security Office at UBS and Chairwoman of the Swiss Cyber Forum, thinks more diversity in Cybersecurity is crucial for society… Read More
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Knowledge
Know-ledge
Avoiding the New Year New Me Fallacy
For many of us, January feels like catching our breath. It’s both a relief from busy holidays and motivation to begin with a blank canvas. But if we’re honest, it also comes with a sense of urgency to set resolutions for the new year – at home and work… Read More
Diversity Advent Calendar 2021
We proudly present our Diversity Advent Calendar 2021 with awesome tips around diversity. We’ve even got some music… just one thing missing: snow!… Read More
Take Aways Cybersecurity Workshop: The Handling of Personal Data Online
WE SHAPE TECH teamed up with Swisscom for two workshops on Cybersecurity and the handling of personal information online at the #WeTechTogether conference on 2 October 2021. Read the Take Aways… Read More
Tips to Be More Inclusive in Our Language
Welcome the third blog in our mini-series on inclusive language. In this blog, we’re sharing actionable tips to promote and use more inclusive language in your organization starting today. … Read More
Take Aways: The Human Factor in Cyber Security
The biggest risk to cyber security? The user. Security experts do what they can. Why that isn’t enough and what you need to be aware of? Katja Dörlemann enlighted us on 30 August 2021… Read More
The Importance of Pronouns: Small Words with a Big Impact
Learning how to use pronouns correctly is a powerful way to incorporate more inclusive language at work. This blog includes the quick tips you need to get started today… Read More
The ABCs of LGBTQ+
During pride month, we realized that we still have a lot to learn about the LGBTQ+ community and how we can do our best to be an active ally. We’re pretty positive we’re not alone so here’s a bit of terminology for you… Read More
Take Aways: Dos and Don’ts – Legal Considerations in AI Implementation
What are the new aspects to consider when introducing AI technology and what are the legal aspects that could jeopardize these actions?… Read More
Opinions
News
Monika Blaser kommt zu WST Bern
Monika Blaser wird sich zukünftig als Vorstandsmitglied von We Shape Tech Bern für das Netzwerk engagieren… Read More
From Our Events
Die richtige Portion Mut
Am 30.11. fand ein Event von We Shape Tech in Zusammenarbeit mit Ellepreneur, einer Community für Unternehmerinnen und selbständige Frauen in Bern, statt… Read More
The Future Gets Going
Dieses Jahr hatten wir von We Shape Tech das Vergnügen gleich bei zwei Unternehmen den Zukunftstag mitzugestalten – nämlich bei Namics und bei Google… Read More
WE SHAPE TECH
Christmas Dinner
WE SHAPE TECH set up a cool X-mas event at a hip place in Zurich, in the midst of the trendy neighbourhood of Escher Wyss Platz… Read More
Recruiting, Retaining and Leading Diverse Teams
The fourth We Shape Tech event in Zurich was dedicated to recruit, retain and lead diverse teams… Read More
Inauguration Event Bern
Der 15. September war ein spannender Tag für WE SHAPE TECH. Wir freuen uns über das zweite Chapter in Bern, dass von Miriam Gantert, Sombra Gonzàles und Brigitte Hulliger geleitet wird… Read More
We Shape Tech is Working on the Future
The board is busy funnelling the positive energy from received feedback in order to shape a good positioning for our network in the future… Read More
The Third We Shape Tech Event – A “YES” Evening
The inauguration event in March assembled more than 100 women from all IT areas. Several interactive workshops were held to develop the manifesto of We Shape Tech… Read More
Inspiration
Inspire
Tips, Tricks & Hacks
How to Practice Radical Candor with Your Boss
Practicing radical candor with your boss can be really daunting, but it’s such an important skill. If you can share feedback with your boss, you’ll have a much stronger working relationship… Read More
A European Snapshot of ED&I
Daniela Porr joined Steve Dunne to discuss current research about the state of equality, diversity, and inclusion in Europe.… Read More
The Gender Power Gap
Even though the percentage of women in the Australian boardroom is 7%, far better than Switzerland’s 2%, Australians are still not satisfied. Stereotypes and leadership styles are often to blame for women rarely being CEOs. But are quotas really necessary to change that?… Read More
WTF – What’s the Future?
A real gem of Brian Solis’ What’s the Future podcast series is the one where he has a conversation with Charlene Li… Read More
How to Accelerate Your Careers – Senior Leaders Share Their Tips
In this episode, female senior leaders share their tips for the top. Learn how to accelerate your career from women who made it… Read More
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