Gender equality is not a women's issue
I was privileged to be the guest speaker for Telstra's Brilliant Connected Women Executive Luncheon this week. The sessions follow the same format as the Time Magazine's interview series with the Forbes Top 50 Women and questions included, 'What do you think is the most significant barrier to female leadership?' and 'What will be the biggest challenge for the generation of women behind you?'. As the former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, pointed out, 'Ge
Why diversity is important
Many of you will know of my passion for improving diversity at all levels of organisations. Over my career I have worked in a number of male dominated sectors, one of which is the Facilities Management industry and I am particularly keen to improve gender diversity in this area. Here is an article recently published in Facility Perspectives, which outlines my thoughts and hopes for the industry in more detail (also see page 91 for details of a diversity project I am working o
