THE BIG PICTURE Making a difference through Strategic Planning

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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 SesanNigerias Information Technology
Youth Ambassadorwww.gbengasesan.com
me_at_gbengasesan.com
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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 well discuss today
• The world, a global village
• Existing vs. Living
• The Cycle of Life
• CAREER Making a choice
• tomorrow today

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The World, A Global Village

• The advantage of local competition is over
• In a global village, worth is the key
• No excuses skin colour, university, sex, tribe,
  who you (dont) know, class of degree, etc
• The whole world will stand aside for a woman who
  knows where shes going

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Existing vs. Living

• Existing is not the same as living
• Everyone faces challenges Only responses differ
• You can decide to live your dream while others
  exist by living another mans dream
• You need a paradigm shift
• Decision turns the ignition

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The Cycle of Life

• There are only three days on every calendar
  yesterday, today and tomorrow
• Yesterday is gone, theres no recreating it
• Today is the best time to prepare
• The choices and decisions of today determine
  tomorrows fate and stance
• Tomorrow does not need cast a shadow over today
  because of yesterdays threats

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CAREER Making a choice

• Choices determine the path we tread
• Your career can make or mar your life
• What/who do you wish to be?
• Decide on what you SHOULD do, not what is
  AVAILABLE
• Choices are not made at once they require
  planning

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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

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THE BIG PICTUREMaking a difference through
Strategic Planning

• Thank You

Gbenga SesanNigerias Information Technology
Youth Ambassadorwww.gbengasesan.com
me_at_gbengasesan.com