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Collaborating with Non-Collaborators
Recap from OIWC Executive Roundtable

This year marked the second year for the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition Executive Roundtable. Created in July 2009, the private round-table event allows senior-level women in the outdoor industries to come together and discuss issues with an intimate group of peers who share similar challenges. OIWC extends a huge thanks to W.L. Gore & Associates for sponsoring the 3rd OIWC Executive Women’s Roundtable.

This year’s roundtable discussion, held at the Outdoor Retail Summer Market 2010, focused on "Collaborating with Non-Collaborators.” At the ORSM Roundtable, Pollyanna Pixton, a guru on the topic of leadership, offered roundtable members insights on how to collaborate with non-collaborators.

A non-collaborator is defined as a person who is obstructing the progress of the team or organization. Having a non-collaborator on your team is a culture killer, reduces productivity and, most importantly, reduces trust among the team.

Learn more, including how to find out if you work with a non-collaborator, what strategies to employ if you do, and for a suggested reading list on this topic. 


Is Time on Your Side?
OIWC Professional Development topic of the month
As Mick Jagger so famously belted out, "time is on my side.” For a multi-millionaire rock star who can afford countless personal assistants, this might be true. But for everyone else, juggling a career, family, friends and personal time can seem like quite a challenge. So what’s the secret? Get organized!

This month, the OIWC professional development topic focuses on time management and organizational skills. With online articles and a regularly updated events calendar, the OIWC website is a handy tool for adding a little more organization to your busy life. It will be time well spent, guaranteed. Check out the September resource page for some tips on this always-timely topic.


OIWC Member Profile:  An Interview with Sally Jewell, President & CEO of REI
Sally Jewell is a self-described Jack-of-All-Trades. Her career has included strawberry picking, mechanical engineering for the oil and gas industry, and 20 years in corporate banking. She's a tireless volunteer, serves on numerous boards, and enjoys every outdoor activity under the sun. Sally joined Recreational Equipment, Incorporated (REI) in 2000 as EVP and COO after serving on the co-op's board for four years, and was promoted to President and CEO in 2005. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband of 32 years and has two grown children and a foster child. With OIWC's mission in mind, Sally and Elizabeth Train (OIWC volunteer on the Membership Committee) talked about inspiration, balance, leadership - and welcoming women into the industry and the outdoors.  Read the full article on the OIWC site. 

Please note: you must be logged in as an OIWC member to access this resource.


Top Tips for Network Nights
OIWC offers members ample opportunity to get together and network. Take advantage of these face-to-face opportunities and build on important connections by implementing the following strategies:

  • Establish a goal for the event
  • Think confidence, positive attitude and great energy

  • Bring your business cards
  • Introduce yourself, be authentic (prepare a 30-second elevator pitch about yourself)
  • Wear something that makes you feel professional
  • Remember things about the people you meet
  • Make notes when you get home
  • Keep in touch with key contacts made
  • Continually build on those relationships

For more information on creating and maintaining your networks, check out these resources on the OIWC website.


OIWC Welcomes Trek as Newest Silver Member
Thanks to Trek for recently joining OIWC as a Silver Corporate Member. By supporting OIWC at this level, Trek is firmly establishing itself as a leader for women in the bike and outdoor industries.

As part of its dedication in support of women in cycling, Trek recently launched a monthly email series called Trek Women News. This monthly roundup includes inspiring stories, product info, insider tips and exclusive offers and giveaways, all handpicked for women who ride. Trek also has a Facebook page dedicated to women. Take a look at these great resources and sign up today:



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