1. THE BIG PICTURE Making 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 Sesan Nigeria’s Information Technology Youth Ambassador www.gbengasesan.com | me@gbengasesan.com

2. 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 we’ll discuss today:  The world, a global village  Existing vs. Living  The Cycle of Life  CAREER: Making a choice  … tomorrow today

3. 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 (don’t) know, class of degree, etc The whole world will stand aside for a woman who knows where she’s going

4. 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 man’s dream You need a paradigm shift Decision turns the ignition

5. The Cycle of Life There are only three days on every calendar – yesterday, today and tomorrow Yesterday is gone, there’s no recreating it Today is the best time to prepare The choices and decisions of today determine tomorrow’s fate and stance Tomorrow does not need cast a shadow over today because of yesterday’s threats

6. 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

7. … 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

8. THE BIG PICTURE Making a difference through Strategic Planning Thank You ‘Gbenga Sesan Nigeria’s Information Technology Youth Ambassador www.gbengasesan.com | me@gbengasesan.com