Shell - SWN (Shell Women's Network)

Goal	Shell Women’s Network Netherlands (SWN-NL) is a volunteer organisation that strives to create a platform to enable its members to develop and grow. The Network builds on the existing Shell policies and development opportunities and directly contributes to the inclusive environment in Shell.
Target group	All men and women working in Shell in the Netherlands.
Members in 2006	1600 members (including men)
Location	For SWN the Netherlands: The Hague, Rijswijk, Assen, Rotterdam and Amsterdam There are also Shell Women networks in other Shell locations around the world, approximately 30 in total.
Structure	A steering committee consisting of representatives of the subcommittees and represenatives of the branches. The subcommittees are Events, Finance, Communication, Mentoring Circles, Strategy and Cross-networking.
Activities	National and local network activities include: - learning and development events - networking drinks - mentoring circles - Website and quarterly newsletter
Expectation of working with other women networks in the Netherlands	Share experiences Share best practices Offer members opportunities to broaden their network across organisation borders in the Netherlands Targeting specific groups of members (for example higher echelons, members in the Northern provinces)
Challenges for this network	Active participation of all members to the network activities Time spend by volunteers in the committees. Participation of senior women to SWN events Making a difference to the company