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SIM is an association of senior IT executives, prominent academicians, selected consultants, and other IT thought leaders built on the foundation of local chapters, who come together to share and enhance their rich intellectual capital for the benefit of its members and their organizations.
• The alignment of IT and business as a valued partnership;
• The creation and sharing of best practices;
• The effective, efficient and innovative business use of information technology to continuously bring to market valuable products and services;
• IT management and leadership skills development that enables our members growth at each stage of their career;
• The replenishment and education of future IT leaders including a strong role in influencing university curriculums and continuing education;
• Working with the IT industry to shape its direction;
• and Policies and legislation that stimulate innovation, economic development, healthy competition and IT job creation.
• Serving our communities and the industry through giving and outreach |
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RLF is SIM’s leadership development program. Participants discover their own unique authentic leadership style and voice which enable them to achieve influence, power and success in their personal and professional lives. Their executive sponsors report increased effectiveness, decision making, delegation and capacity to get work done through others. RLF is in its 16th year with over 2300 graduates
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BDPA is a non-profit, member-focused organization that exists to provide professional development programs and services to position its members at the forefront of the information technology industry.
Since 1975, BDPA - Information Technology Thought Leaders (also know as Black Data Processing Associates) has served as an invaluable conduit between the information technology industry and all minority communities.
Through more than 40 local chapters across the country, BDPA offers career counseling, technological assistance, networking opportunities, workshops, competitions, and other activities to those eager information technology (IT) professionals seeking development and advancement.
BDPA cultivates opportunities to ensure the technical and professional development of its members in the information technology field. The organization’s main purpose is to be a positive influence on the industry's direction, to encourage the exploration of information technology as a career option, and to facilitate the advancement of information science knowledge throughout the communities it serves.
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AITP offers opportunities for Information Technology (IT) leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government and academia. We are providing leadership opportunities, professional development and personal growth.
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Executive women in business participate in interactive forums and build intentional relationships™ through GlobalEXECWomen’s thought leadership community. GlobalEXECWomen members represent large public corporations and entrepreneurial endeavors where they influence billions of dollars of business investment. We provide peer-to-peer interaction, emerging leader programs as well as honor outstanding global executives through its highly regarded program - International Woman of Influence Awards™
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The Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to cultivating executive talent among African-American IT professionals. As an African-American at the C level, ITSMF offers you opportunities to: Gain access to resource networks for hiring, Participate in speaking events on IT related topics, Participate in developing white papers As an African-American striving for a C-level position, ITSMF helps you: Strengthen leadership skills, Bolster business acumen, Identify and seize opportunities in senior management, Gain visibility and develop key contacts within the IT profession , Leverage mentors dedicated to your career success. |
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NCLGISA is an association of North Carolina local government data processing officials. Its purpose is to assist its members in sharing experiences and ideas and in undertaking cooperative efforts intended to achieve the association's goal of improving the effectiveness of local government information systems. The association is a state chapter of Government Management Information Sciences (GMIS). |
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