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12/12/12 Boise Sponsors. BOISE. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead. 12/12/12 in US (and the world) @2020WOB. Altadena, CA Bethesda, MD Boise, ID Boston, MA
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
12/12/12 in US (and the world) @2020WOB • Altadena, CA • Bethesda, MD • Boise, ID • Boston, MA • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • Dallas, TX • Delray Beach, FL • Denver, CO • Fort Lauderdale, FL • Huntsville, AL • Los Angeles, CA • Louisville, KY • McLean, VA • Miami, FL • Milan, Italy • New Orleans, LA • New York, NY • Phoenix, AZ • San Francisco, CA • Tampa, FL • Washington D.C.
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Why 2020 Women on Boards? • Women are significantly under represented in the boardrooms of U.S. Companies • Qualified women add value to boardroom discussions • Social consciousness • Measured risk • Longer term perspective • Ask important questions
Why 2020 Women on Boards? Boards represent stakeholders: Women are investors, employees, consumers and account for • 80% of all consumer purchases • 47% of the U.S. workforce • 51% of management It’s good business. Companies with women on boards are 42% more profitable (Catalyst)
Campaign Goal • Make gender diversity a priority in the boardroom. • All companies have boards with 20% or greater women directors by 2020. • Reach millions of people to create a tipping point for change.
The 2020 Gender Diversity Directory • Measure companies by percentage of women • “W” companies are Winners 20% or greater • “V” companies are Very Close 11-19% • “T” companies have their Token (1) woman • “Z” companies have Zero women (0) women
The 2020 Gender Diversity Index from 2011-2012 2020 Women on Boards, 2020 Gender Diversity Index October 2012
Percentages of Women on Boards 2011 and 2012 2020 Women on Boards, 2020 Gender Diversity Index October 2012
Percentages of Women on Boards in Idaho 2020 Women on Boards, 2020 Gender Diversity Index October 2012 Idaho needs 5 women to get to 20%
Popular Internet Companies Source: JumpThru – Women’s Business Accelerator
Silicon Valley Companies Source: JumpThru – Women’s Business Accelerator
The Action: What can you do? • Become a 2020 Supporter: www.2020wob.com • Participate in monthly challenges • Top Twelve Takeaways from 12/12/12 (on your program) • Communicate information about campaign to employees, clients and associations • Connect with us
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