40% of Lehman Brothers belongs to its employees; that is the reason why they always want to hire the best talent. They have a strong culture in which they appreciate difference and diversity.

Working in Investment Banking must be your personal choice, but if you want to try, they will be more than willing to help you.

With programs such as ENCORE, and a variety of mentoring opportunities, they are sure to recruit and retain the best talent.

If you would like to learn more about this event CLICK HERE to go to the Diversity Blog. On February 1st, Dalina Leonor published an interesting post about it.

Please find below the summary of our last Partners Club meeting.
2008 PLANNED ACTIVITIES
WORKSHOPS - We will have 6 throughout the year. Each workshop will have an entrance fee of 5 euros. The first three topics are: (Working in Spain, Leadership, & Event Organization)
• Gatherings - The objective is to collect money for the activities of the club, by selling food & drinks to IE students. It will take place in the IE garden (Serrano 99).
• Museums & Other visits - Enjoy the vast cultural life Madrid has to offer inside its different museums & cultural landmarks.
• Activities - We will organize activities at different hours (morning, afternoon & evening)
• Weekends - We're also going to have weekend activities.
• Kids Activities - This information will be sent directly to those members who have children.
Click on more to see this month's agenda...

Os adjuntamos un resumen de la última reunión de Partners.
ACTIVIDADES QUE SE VAN A REALIZAR EN EL 2008
- Talleres- Tendremos 6 durante el año. Para entrar a cada taller habrá que pagar una pequeña cantidad de 5 euros. Las primeras tres asignaturas son: (Trabajar en España, Liderazgo y Organización de Eventos).
- Reuniones festivas: El objetivo es recaudar dinero para las actividades del Club, las reuniones festivas tendrán lugar en el jardín del IE (Serrano 99), venderemos comida y bebida a los estudiantes.
- Museos y Otras visitas: La idea es aprovechar la enorme vida cultural de Madrid en sus diferentes museos y otros lugares.
- Actividades: Organizaremos actividades a diferentes horas (por la mañana, por la tarde y por la tarde-noche).
- Fines de semana: También tendremos actividades los fines de semana.
- Actividades para niños: Se informará directamente a los miembros del Club que tengan niños.
Pincha en "more" para ver la agenda de este mes...

AGENDA - FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES 2008
• Saturday 2 - MUSEUM VISIT (We have to choose between the Modern Art Museum & the Costume Museum)
• Thursday 7 (13hs) - MEXICAN LUNCH
• Tuesday 19 (19hs) - CHURROS & CHOCOLATE
• Wednesday 27 (11hs) - CHAT & COFFEE
• Thursday 28 - GATHERING (14 a 16hs) ***we are looking for volunteers for this activity***
At last, some of the ladies are interested in the Soccer Club! The idea now is to create a Partners Soccer team. How terrific! (We already have our first member.) Please send us an email if you are interested.

We hope to see you at our next activity!

AGENDA DE ACTIVIDADES DEL MES DE FEBRERO DE 2008
- Sábado 2: Visita al museo (se elegirá entre los museos: Museo de Arte Moderno y Museo del Traje)
- Jueves 7 (13:00 hrs): ALMUERZO MEJICANO
- Martes 19 (19:00 hrs): CHURROS Y CHOCOLATE
- Miércoles 27 (11:00 hrs): CAFÉ Y CHARLA
Finalmente hay varias interesadas en integrar el Club de Fútbol, la idea es formar un “equipo de Partners”, sería genial!!! (ya tenemos nuestra primera integrante), por favor, enviarnos un e-mail si estáis interesadas.
Esperamos veros en nuestra próxima actividad.
Saludos!!!!

General Information
¿Donde/Where? Nueva Fontana
¿Qué/What? BOTW
¿Quiénes/Who? Everyone is invited / Todo el mundo
¿Cuándo/When? FRIDAY, 25 JANUARY, 2008
¿Horario/Schedule? 12:00 - 06:00
¿Dirección/Address? C/ Hernani 75
¿Metro? Nuevo Ministerios
¿Oferta/Special Offer? Enseña tu ID del IE al portero y no pagarás entrada/Show your IE ID and receive free entrance
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You are cordially invited to attend

Representatives from the Capital Markets and the Investment Banking Divisions will be hosting a panel and networking function exploring career opportunities for Women in the Investment Banking industry. (Lehman Brothers is a bulge bracket bank truly concerned about 'women diversity'.)

Four representatives from Lehman Brothers offices in London and Madrid will host this networking event. It is a unique opportunity to discuss women's careers in banking, and to talk with some of the female professionals already working in the investment banking sector.

We will discuss issues such as:
- What is it like to work in the investment banking sector?
- Work/Life balance issues
- Opportunities for women executives

Date: Thursday, 31st January
Venue: Aula Magna
(Business Attire is required)

Time: 5.00 – 7.00pm
5.00-6.00 pm presentation + Q&A
6.00-7.00 pm: networking cocktail

PLEASE RSVP BY DATE TO: wib@ie.edu

Professor Puyol introduced Ms. Charmaine Eggberry, RIM's VP and Managing Director for EMEA, with some demographic data. In 10 years time, the labour force landscape in Spain will be very different:

- More young employees
- More immigrants (qualified and non qualified)
- OIder workers working more years
- More women...

Despite her optimism, Ms. Eggberry put an alarming data on the table; 6 years ago 20% of people joining technological positions were women, nowadays only 7%! But there are things a responsible company can do: Blackberrywomentechnologyaward.com

On the other hand, “to manage a company with a 20% growth every three months, globally” is not easy but a wise combination of intellect and passion along with focus, focus, focus can help... If you would like to discuss this Top Executive's innovative ideas, go to the Diversity blog where Paula Álvarez has published a post on January 23.

Dear all,

The IE Women in Business Club is delighted to forward you the invitation from IE MET for the Conference “IT & WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS” that will take place tomorrow at our School. Please, follow the instructions to register.

MET is a training program designed to encourage high potential women to enhance their business leadership skills through communication and academic inquiry.

The Conference will be held in English.

"IT & WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS"

The event will take place TOMORROW, Tuesday, 22nd January at 18.30h. AULA MAGNA

Speaker: Ms. Charmaine Eggberry, RIM's VP and Managing Director for EMEA, will talk about challenges in high growth technology-driven business that frequently transcend gender, role and industry. Her intervention will be followed by questions from the audience.

R.S.V.P. / Previous reservation by email required :
ENVIAR EMAIL / SEND EMAIL TO met@ie.edu

Due to high interest in the first tango workshop, we've decided to offer it again! This will probably be the last opportunity to join the beginner classes, so take advantage. In February, we'll hold regular classes each week.
Intensive TANGO Workshop / Saturday - 26th of JANUARY
Program:
16:00-17:00
Introduction to Argentine Tango: basic elements, parallel steps, balance exercises
17:00-18:00
Positions, exit (la salida), cross
18:00-19:00
Change of direction exercises and alternative step

Instructor: Burak Koyuncu (www.burakkoyuncu.com)
Place: Centro El Horno (sala 7) - C/ Esgrima, 11 (Metro: Tirso de Molina).
Price: 25 Euros
Reservation: koyuncuburak@yahoo.com / 647 12 91 54 (Burak)

Teniendo en cuenta el interés generado por el primer taller de tango, hemos decidido repetirlo!. Probablemente ésta será la última oportunidad para participar en las clases de iniciación. Después, en febrero tendremos clases regulares cada semana...
Curso Intensivo de TANGO / El Sábado - 26 de ENERO
Programa:
16:00-17:00
Iniciación al Tango Argentino: elementos básicos, caminos, ejercicios del equilibrio
17:00-18:00
Posiciones, la salida, cruzada
18:00-19:00
Ejercicios de cambios de dirección, paso alternativo

Profesor: Burak Koyuncu (www.burakkoyuncu.com)
Lugar: Centro El Horno (sala 7) - C/ Esgrima, 11 (Metro: Tirso de Molina).
Precio: 25 Euros
Para reservar: koyuncuburak@yahoo.com / 647 12 91 54 (Burak)

General Information
¿Donde/Where? NELLS
¿Qué/What? BOTW
¿Quiénes/Who? Everyone is invited / todo el mundo.
¿Cuándo/When? FRIDAY, 18 JANUARY, 2008
¿Horario/Schedule? 12:00 - 06:00
¿Dirección/Address? Calle López de hoyos 25. (Cruce con Velázquez)
¿Metro? Avenida de América/Cruz del rayo

Ambassador Rafael Mendivil Peydró visited IE, invited by our External Relations Deparment along with the Alumni Association and the Student Office.

Some students and Alumni; among them Alistair Clark, President of the Emerging Markets Club.

Mr. Mendivil Peydró presented Poland as an interesting and promising country for investment. Alistair Clark has published an interesting post at the Economy blog about the conference.

Ambassador Mendivil Peydró with Antonio Montes

¿Dónde/Where? VANITAS
¿Qué/What? BOTW
¿Quiénes/Who? Everyone is invited / todo el mundo.
¿Cuándo/When? TODAY/HOY! FRIDAY, 11 JANUARY, 2008
¿Horario/Schedule? 11:00 - 06:00 (first hour 11:00-00:00 reserved for IE)
¿Dirección/Address? Velázquez 118 MAP
¿Metro? Avenida de América (Velázquez & General Oráa)

(Español)
¿Oferta Especial? Por favor, dile al portero que eres un estudiante de IE y muestrale tu carnet del IE!
¿Indumentaria? ¡Importante! Camisa y zapatos, son muy rigurosos con la vestimenta.
(English)
Special Offer? Just tell the staff at the door that you are from IE (you need to show them your IE card).
Dress Code? Important! Dress smart, no trainers, they are very strict.

The Tango club is happy to announce the first activity of the IE Tango Club for 2008! First, let's take a look at our program for this year:
* Saturday, 19th of January we are going to start with an intensive tango workshop for total beginners (see the announcement below). If you've ever wanted to learn to tango, this is your opportunity!
* For those of you who want to learn more after the workshop has ended, there will be weekly classes starting in February. (Classes for all other levels will be offered as well.)
* Although we'll normally be dancing at different tango spots (milongas) in Madrid, in March and May we are going to organize tango trips to Italy and Portugal, in order to dance in different atmospheres. Also, in July we'll attend the Sitges Tango Festival.

Intensive TANGO Workshop / Saturday - 19th of JANUARY

Program:
16:00-17:00
Introduction to Argentine Tango: basic elements, parallel steps, balance exercises
17:00-18:00
Positions, exit (la salida), cross
18:00-19:00
Change of direction exercises and alternative step

Instructor: Burak Koyuncu (www.burakkoyuncu.com)
Place: Centro El Horno (sala 7) - C/ Esgrima, 11 (Metro: Tirso de Molina).
Price: 25 Euros
Reservation: koyuncuburak@yahoo.com / 647 12 91 54 (Burak)

Por favor, pincha en "more" para ver esta información en español....

Me complace anunciaros la primera actividad de 2008 del IE-Tango Club! Primero, quiero recordaros nuestro programa para 2008:
* El sábado 19 de enero, comenzamos con un curso intensivo de tango para principiantes (se puede ver el anuncio abajo). Asi que, si queréis empezar a aprender tango, esta es la oportunidad!
* Para la gente que quiere aprender más después del primer curso, haremos clases semanales a partir de febrero. También, habrá clases regulares para otros niveles próximamente.
* Aunque bailamos en diferentes "noches de tango" (milongas) de Madrid regularmente, en marzo y mayo organizaremos viajes de tango a Italia y Portugal para bailar en diferentes entornos. Además en julio, participamos a Festival de Tango de Sitges.

Curso Intensivo de TANGO / El Sábado - 19 de ENERO

Programa:
16:00-17:00
Iniciación al Tango Argentino: elementos básicos, caminos, ejercicios del equilibrio
17:00-18:00
Posiciones, la salida, cruzada
18:00-19:00
Ejercicios de cambios de dirección, paso alternativo

Profesor: Burak Koyuncu (www.burakkoyuncu.com)
Lugar: Centro El Horno (sala 7) - C/ Esgrima, 11 (Metro: Tirso de Molina).
Precio: 25 Euros
Para reservar: koyuncuburak@yahoo.com / 647 12 91 54 (Burak)

Our partners went to have lunch on their 2nd "IE PARTNERS 2008" meeting, which was a "PERUVIAN LUNCH"

Place: LA GORDA (calle Matilde Díez 16, 28002 Madrid - tel 915 153 534 - prosperidad
Date: Thursday 24th.
Time: 13:30
Menu: 11 euros (aprox)

Hello!!!
These are the partner's club members that attended the 1st. 'IE PARTNERS 2008' meeting, which was a 'PRE-CHRISTMAS LUNCH '

Place: PUNTO CERO RESTAURANT (Calle Serrano 93, Ma de Molina corner)
Date: Thursday 20th.
Time: 13:00

Hola!!!!

Estas son algunas de los miembros del club de Partners que asistieron al primer encuentro 'IE PARTNERS 2008' , que consistió en un 'ALMUERZO PRE-NAVIDAD'.

Lugar: PUNTO CERO (Calle Serrano 93, esquina Ma de Molina)
Dia: Jueves 20 de diciembre
Hora: 13

The EMERGING MARKETS CLUB invites you to two special speaking events in cooperation with the IE External Relations Department:

On January 9, 2008 at 18:00, please come listen to the Spanish Ambassador to Poland, D. Rafael Mendivil Peydro, discuss the "Economic Analysis of Poland and Potential Investment Opportunities for Spanish Businesses".

On the left, Ambassador Mendivil Peydro.

On February 19, 2008 at 18:00, please come listen to the Spanish Ambassador to Panama, D. José Manuel López-Barrón de Labra, discuss the "Economic Analysis of Panama and Potential Investment Opportunities for Spanish Businesses".

On the left, Ambassador López Barrón de Labra.

Please note that both conferences are in Spanish and will be held in Serrano 105.