Thomson Reuters leaders identified a problem almost a decade ago: there were too few women in the technology practice and of the women that were there, even fewer held leadership positions. To address the issue, Thomson Reuters partnered with organizations like AnitaB.org, formerly known as the Anita Borg Institute, and sought the advice of Susan Davis-Ali, …
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Webinar Series: Insights for Diverse Leadership and a Culture to Support Change
The Thomson Reuters Transforming Women’s Leadership in the Law (TWLL) program in Europe will kick off a webinar series on May 26, focusing on the evolving circumstances due to COVID-19, and examining the practical methods to advance gender equality and help organizations support necessary cultural change. The series also will explore the future of the …
- May 20, 2020
- Carrie Brooker
politics with a small “p”
While Politics is the conversation of water coolers and boardrooms today, politics with a small “p” is the hot topic at the fourth annual Aspire to Lead Conference in Minneapolis. Often women choose to stay out of politics with a large and small “p.” However, Melinda Shiek, human capital director, Optum, challenged the conference attendees …
- November 9, 2016
- Gretchen DeSutter
Why Gender Diversity Is Important
Today, the morning after the first female presidential candidate appeared on the federal ballot for president of the United States, Thomson Reuters held its fourth-annual Aspire to Lead Conference in Minneapolis. While the majority of attendees certainly wished the results of the national election would have been different, given the first female candidate was not elected, …
- November 9, 2016
- Gretchen DeSutter
Thomson Reuters to Host the Fourth Annual Aspire to Lead Conference
Thomson Reuters will host the fourth annual Aspire to Lead Conference on Nov. 9, 2016 in the Twin Cities, where women and men from around the region will meet for a day full of speakers and networking that seeks to empower women to take more active leadership roles in their careers, communities and day-to-day lives. …
- October 25, 2016
- Alex Cook
Thomson Reuters General Counsel Deirdre Stanley Addresses 600 at Aspire to Lead Conference
With a sell-out crowd in attendance, Deirdre Stanley, executive vice president, general counsel and board secretary of Thomson Reuters, delivered a rousing keynote at the Aspire to Lead Conference earlier this week. Held at the Prom Center in Oakdale, Minn., Aspire to Lead has a goal of encouraging women to pursue leadership roles and to …
- October 22, 2015
- Alex Cook
Thomson Reuters CEO Jim Smith Moderates Champions of Change Panel at Aspire to Lead 2015
Abuzz from an afternoon of speakers, attendees were treated to a panel discussion, Champions of Change, featuring leaders from key Minneapolis- and St. Paul-based businesses and organizations and moderated by Jim Smith, president and CEO of Thomson Reuters. Among the panelists — Dr. Penny Wheeler, president and CEO of Allina Health; Dr. Julie Sullivan, president …
- October 22, 2015
- Alex Cook