Women on Boards has partnered with the Commonwealth Bank and Accenture Australia to host a national lunch series and career workshops about gender in the workplace.
Following on from the success of the ThinkWomen 2010 National Breakfast Series, this year’s program will look at issues around the gender gap in Australian workplaces and boardrooms.
The theme of the 2011 series is ‘Get to grips with the gender gap’ and will look at managing difficult issues around the gender gap in workplaces and boardrooms.
Women on Boards Executive Director, Claire Braund said, “Speakers and attendees will discuss why the gender gap is an issue for businesses, how to identify and manage conscious and unconscious bias in your own workplace and how to work and lead with diversity.”
“Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with women who have succeeded in senior roles. They will be able to hear personal stories, engage with questions and be given advice and answers.”
“Women on Boards strives to empower women with the confidence and understanding required to reach senior positions in their workplace,” said Ms Braund.
Speakers included Dr Margaret Byrne, who is internationally recognised in executive development, leadership and change management and Cara Morton, Managing Director of Accenture’s Finance and Performance Management consulting business for Asia Pacific.
The ThinkWomen 2011 National Lunch Series will give early and mid level professionals in all sectors the chance to learn from experts the issues around the gender gap and how to manage them. Both men and women are encouraged to attend.
Dates for the ThinkWomen 2011 National Lunch Series:
Sydney - 18 August 2011 at The Ivy
Melbourne - 23 August 2011 at The Hilton on the Park
Brisbane - 16 August 2011 at The Ivy
Perth - 10 August 2011 at The Parmelia Hilton
For more information go to http://www.womenonboards.org.au/events/thinkwomen/
Registrations open soon at www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events
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About Women on Boards
Women on Boards is a social enterprise to improve the gender balance on Australian company boards. Women on Boards brokers women into board roles, offers professional development and mentoring programs, hosts excellent events and ensures a high level of dynamic interaction across its large and influential network. http://www.womenonboards.org.au/
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