The 2021 Mini-Officer Women Leadership Symposium (Mini-OWLS) convenes women leaders in the military and veteran community, experts, innovators, and thought leaders to explore emerging trends, strengthen skills, and transform observations into actionable insights to lead positive change.
The Mini-Officer Women Leadership Symposium (Mini-OWLS) will be held 11:30a – 3:30p EST:
- 13 April, 2021: Theme of Reimagining Meaningful Leadership: Leading Self
- 5 August, 2021: Theme of Reimagining Meaningful Leadership: Leading with Humility, Power, and Influence
- 9 November, 2021: Theme of Leading Ethically into the Future
The Mini-OWLS is a three-part series of half-day, virtual events that will dive into a subtopic of a broader theme with a keynote, panel discussion, and networking forums. These events are especially designed for officer and senior enlisted women and veterans. Events will be held from 11:30-3:30pm EST all three days.
Take advantage of the Early-Bird pricing dates on 1 April, 23 July, and 28 October for these half-day virtual events! Your service diversity office may fund your registration fees, so please contact them for details. See more pricing details below.
EVENT PRICING
| EVENT | NUMBER OF EVENTS | EVENT LENGTH | EARLY BIRD* | STANDARD |
| Mini-OWLS Series |
3 |
Half day | $65 | $75 |
| Single Mini-OWLS | 1 | Half day | $25 |
$30 |
*Early Bird pricing deadline ends:
- 1 April for the Series and Event 1 (held 13 Apr)
- 23 July for Event 2 (held 5 Aug)
- 28 Oct for Event 3 (held (9 Nov)
So, register now and take advantage of Early Bird pricing!
Good news! Your service diversity office may pay your registration fees.
Please contact your service diversity office directly for details. If you do not know how to contact your service diversity office, please contact us at owls@academywomen.org (please allow 2-3 days for a reply).
Key Benefits
- The Mini-OWLS is a flexible format with half day events throughout the year.
- The advantage of our program, designed and adapted for a dynamic online learning experience.
- A nation-wide cohort of accomplished peers with diverse perspectives and life experiences — who offer a meaningful exchange of knowledge and supportive community.
- An immersive, engaging experience with the opportunity to participate in small group discussions.
Mini-Officer Women Leadership Symposium (OWLS) Series Themes
Mini-OWLS Series – I
13 April, 2021 – 11:30-3:30pm EST
Leading Self:
This theme speaks to your personal ability to influence your own thinking, feelings, and actions towards your goals. By being open to feedback, gaining self awareness, and skillfully managing your behaviors, you can better align your intentions with the impact you want to have as a leader.
Mini-OWLS Series – II
5 August, 2021 – 11:30-3:30pm EST
Leading Others with Humility, Power, and Influence:
This theme speaks to your ability as a leader to humbly build relationships and gain power to influence others for positive impact. By effectively balancing personal attributes such as flexibility and stamina with skills such as conflict management, motivation, and communications, you can better optimize resources to effectively lead teams for mission success.
Mini-OWLS Series – III
9 November, 2021 – 11:30-3:30pm EST
Leading Ethically into the Future:
This theme speaks to your ability to recognize trends and strategically pursue opportunities that have potential to create value and impact for the future. Driven by guiding principles and ethics, you seek to effectively lead your teams and organizations for positive change.
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