Check out the Business Day interview of Joan Withers - former Chief Executive of Fairfax Media and one of the most sought after fulltime professional company directors in NZ:
http://www.nzx.com/news/4176640/Director-believes-in-making-a-difference
She notes that it is hard for young women to get their first directorship. Her advice?
"I think it's easier if you have a strong commercial background. There are a lot of senior lawyers and senior accountants getting into board positions but I think boards are looking for commercial people with wider experience. Being a CEO certainly helps."
"A lot of people talk about networking – but make sure it is networking appropriately. Don't do as I have seen some women do and pick up business cards (at a function or meeting) and then send out a group email saying, `hi, just letting you know what I am up to'."
"Learn as much as you can. It's never been easier to go to university and do papers where you don't have the skills. Supplement your skills and do the Institute of Directors course. Do the reading. Be serious about reading and understanding what happens in a business environment."
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Half the Sky
Last night there was an interview on National Radio where author Sheryl Wudunn discussed her latest book that she co-authored: Half the Sky. I haven't read the book yet but her interview intrigued me.
The book is about women around the world and the movement 'Half the Sky' which addresses gender inqeuality particularly in third world nations.
As the movement website says:
"Half the Sky lays out an agenda for the world's women and three major abuses: sex trafficking and forced prostitution; gender-based violence including honor killings and mass rape; maternal mortality, which needlessly claims one woman a minute. We know there are many worthy causes competing for attention in the world. We focus on this one because this kind of oppression feels transcendent – and so does the opportunity. Outsiders can truly make a difference."
Check out their website for more information and some interesting blogs:
http://www.halftheskymovement.org/
The book is about women around the world and the movement 'Half the Sky' which addresses gender inqeuality particularly in third world nations.
As the movement website says:
"Half the Sky lays out an agenda for the world's women and three major abuses: sex trafficking and forced prostitution; gender-based violence including honor killings and mass rape; maternal mortality, which needlessly claims one woman a minute. We know there are many worthy causes competing for attention in the world. We focus on this one because this kind of oppression feels transcendent – and so does the opportunity. Outsiders can truly make a difference."
Check out their website for more information and some interesting blogs:
http://www.halftheskymovement.org/
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