Recognizing the need for more female participation in the high-technology industry, Cisco has programs and resources to help women develop their skills as individual contributors, managers, and executives. Cisco Connected Women (CCW) is the Cisco's internal Employee Resource Groups dedicated to development of women.

Over the last ten years the CCW at Cisco, has grown to over 38 chapters, offering more than 4000 global members opportunities for development, networking and generating new business. CCW contributes to a strategic effort to enhance Cisco's success in attracting, developing and retaining talented female employees.

CCW India has more than 350 employees as its members. The CCW India activities are strategized and executed by a core team of volunteers lead by the CCW leads, with the guidance of executive sponsors and thought leaders. The volunteers develop programs in line with the business guidelines, employee network directions and needs as per the local culture. The Executive sponsors give thought leadership, business direction and funding for CCW activities. The thought leaders give direction and guidance to the team for the activities and also help in driving down the message.

Some of the activities organized by CCW chapter in India include:

1. Mentoring
2. Exec Shadowing
3. Professional workshops like the Powered Development Sessions and Technical Leadership workshops
4. Community initiatives - Girls in Technology, Engagement with UR Council
5. Networking events like Connected Women Leadership Forum, Nasscom Women's Forum