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THE BIG PICTUREMaking a difference through Strategic
Planning
Women In Engineering Seminar“Engineering for Girls”
Nigeria Society of Engineers Building, Engineering Close, Victoria Island, Lagos, NIGERIA
May 17th, 2003. 10a.m
‘Gbenga SesanNigeria’s Information Technology Youth Ambassador
www.gbengasesan.com | [email protected]
WIE and This Presentation
When the purpose of a thing is not known, the abuse is inevitable. Why WIE?
Why did YOU join WIE? What we’ll discuss today:
The world, a global village Existing vs. Living The Cycle of Life CAREER: Making a choice … tomorrow today
The World, A Global Village
The advantage of “local competition” is over
In a global village, worth is the keyNo excuses: skin colour, university,
sex, tribe, who you (don’t) know, class of degree, etc
The whole world will stand aside for a woman who knows where she’s going
Existing vs. Living
Existing is not the same as livingEveryone faces challenges: Only
responses differYou can decide to live your dream while
others exist by living another man’s dream
You need a paradigm shiftDecision turns the ignition
The Cycle of Life
There are only three days on every calendar – yesterday, today and tomorrow
Yesterday is gone, there’s no recreating it Today is the best time to prepare The choices and decisions of today
determine tomorrow’s fate and stance Tomorrow does not need cast a shadow
over today because of yesterday’s threats
CAREER: Making a choice
Choices determine the path we treadYour career can make or mar your lifeWhat/who do you wish to be? Decide on what you SHOULD do, not
what is AVAILABLEChoices are not made at once – they
require planning
… Tomorrow Today
Strategic Planning is the key to an enviable tomorrow
Get your diary and a pen… Three levels of career impact:
Personal Development Nation Building Regional Cooperation Global Participation
Where will YOU be in 5 years? Never shy away from reviews
THE BIG PICTUREMaking a difference through Strategic
Planning
Thank You
‘Gbenga SesanNigeria’s Information Technology Youth Ambassador
www.gbengasesan.com | [email protected]