Letter sent to systers mailing list from Anita Borg Dear Systers, I have agreed to help the Santa Clara University, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the Center for New Futures with a study into leadership and management development requirements. In order to increase the effectiveness and productivity of entrepreneurs, including systers members, they need your help. Part of this study involves gathering input from business professionals and leaders on a wide range of issues and goals. Cheskin Research, a 50-year-old research firm is doing this study gratis to support the goals of the Centers and the women involved. We hope you can donate a few minutes of your time to supply them with this much needed information. It takes about 15 minutes to complete and you may win $500 in cash! Any information you give will be kept strictly confidential and no one will try to sell you anything as a result of your participation. The folks doing the work are very reputable and I believe their word when they promise your confidentiality. If you want to share your inputs, just click http://www.beachtech.com/business/. If you have any questions regarding the survey please send an email to llin@cheskin.com. They are also open to your forwarding this request to other associates-male or female. All input is welcome. Thanks in advance for contributing! We will let you know where the survey results will be posted in approximately two months. Thanks, Anita Dr. Anita Borg President and Founding Director Institute for Women and Technology +1 650 812 4884 +1 650 812 4969 fax aborg@parc.xerox.com http://www.iwt.org |