How Medtronic Is & #039;Igniting Women to Lead & #039;

Medtronic has been awarded the 2020 Catalyst Award in recognition of its Medtronic Women's Network (MWN) and Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) initiatives, which the company says are key drivers of its overall inclusion and diversity strategy. Medtronic is the only medical device company selected to win the award this year. The MWN was refocused by Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak in 2013 with the idea that diverse perspectives and people produce better decisions, better outcomes, and better business performance. The MWN has more than 15,000 members in 68 countries who gain leadership and functional experience to advance their careers. They are empowered to drive holistic change, and MWN strategies are directly linked to company and performance metrics, success measures, and advancement opportunities. Medtronic’s WISE program focuses on advancing women in R&D and STEM roles. The comprehensive program seeks to build an inclusive work environment for women in science and engineering through outreach, recruiting, talent development, and cultural awareness programs. WISE teams are currently active in 70 Medtronic sites across the United States, Canada, China, Europe, India, Israel, and Japan. “We are known for innovation, and we need women in the mix,” said Carol Malnati, VP of R&D for the cardiac rhythm and heart failure division, which is part of ...
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