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Pre-Summit Workshop
14 March 2016
Summit
15 & 16 March 2016
Post-Summit Workshop
17 March 2016
Stamford Auckland
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Key Strategies and Practical Insights for Enhancing Women’s
Leadership Performance in Engineering on Soft and Technical
Skills
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The 3rd
Women in Engineering
Leadership Summit 2016
Inspirational leadership journeys and
career advice from successful
engineering leaders
Overcoming the challenges of
transitioning from technical to senior
leadership roles
Mastering essential leadership and
communication skills to thrive in your
career
Building confidence and resilience to
excel in a complex environment
Advice to my Younger Self
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Elena Trout Deputy President
IPENZ
Commander Emma Grant Commander Naval Specialist
Training
Royal New Zealand Navy
Carys Everett Executive Director
Engineers Without Borders New Zealand,
Tonkin and Taylor
Raveen Jaduram Chief Executive Officer
Watercare Services
Susan Tilsley Technical Director, Engineering Geologist
Beca Group Ltd
Sarah Sinclair Chief Engineer
Auckland Council
Lisbeth Jacobs General Manager International
Auckland UniServices Ltd
Judi Jones Commissioner
Electricity and Gas Complaints Commission
Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Baker Director of Land
Engineering
New Zealand Defence Force
Anna Robak Technical Principal, Global Asset
Management
Opus International Consultants
Jane Bydder Senior Consultant , Strategic Advisory,
Former Trading Operations Manager
Jacobs
Kate Logan Head of Human Resources
Scott Technology
Abby Bishop Director, Business Manager
BVT Consulting Ltd
Jane Goodyer Former Director for Undergraduate Teaching
& Learning (Associate Dean), Associate Professor, UNESCO
UNITWIN Coordinator in Humanitarian Engineering
Massey University
Catherine Thomas Structural Engineering Manager and
Chartered Structural Engineer
Prendos New Zealand Limited
Fiona Mountfort Senior Quality Engineer Manager
HEB Construction Limited
Angela Wang Senior Asset Management Planning
Engineer
Auckland Transport
Tricia Love Director
Tricia Love Consulting
Sue Osborne Consultant, Facilitator, Talent Development
Partner
Downer New Zealand, Sue Osborne Consulting
Debra Hill Consultant, Life Coach, Trainer
Lifestrings
2. 9.00 - 4.30
Building Resilience - Tools for Aspiring Leaders in Engineering
Engineers design, create, and improve nearly everything that we see around us - buildings, civil infrastructure, power and energy generation,
computers, appliances, technology and our landscape. By continuously analysing, improving, and finding solutions to complex problems, engineers
create a more sustainable world to live in. What also needs further sustainability is our own personal resilience in order to thrive and have vitality in
this fast changing world we’re creating.
In engineering, resilience is an important construct involving the ability to return to a stable state. Personal resilience however, in today’s world of
unrelenting constant change, goes beyond returning to a stable state. This unsteadies many people who are beginning to struggle to have the
adaptive capacity to deal with long-term change fatigue and we need different strategies to cope.
The presence of women in engineering in leadership roles is increasing through the evolution and diversification of organisations, an outcome of
evolving cultural values. Although more females are pursuing non-traditional careers such as engineering they’re still experiencing being a minority in the
workforce and there are arguably specific challenges for women operating in a traditionally male dominated field. This demands a certain amount of grit
and determination to have a satisfying and successful career, and it requires critical skills in resilience to sustain important personal vitality as well.
This workshop will explore practical and proven approaches to increase personal resilience in a fast paced and fast changing environment.
Becoming an inspirational leader:
• Knowing your purpose
• Clear personal values alignment with purpose, organisation, and teams
• Personal presence and taking committed action
Resilience and psychological flexibility:
• The art of flexible use of strategies to match the environment
• Practical insights for the right situational fit of cognitive appraisal
• Maximising personal sphere of influence and control
Resilience and coping flexibility:
• How to navigate complexity, ambiguity, uncertainty
• Useful strategies for coping with situations
• The role for mindfulness and acceptance
Courage and authenticity:
• Leading from the front authentically
• Career development and taking risks
• Identifying your “big rocks” to move
Expert Facilitator: Sue Osborne Consultant, Facilitator, Talent Development Partner
Downer New Zealand and Sue Osborne Consulting
Sue has an extensive background working in Talent Development and Organisational Learning across many different NZ businesses including a
recent senior leadership role at Downer NZ managing the functions of leadership development, talent development, and learning.
Personal interest combined with a passion for helping others to increase levels of resilience led Sue to further develop subject matter expertise in
personal resilience and wellbeing through entering Post Graduate studies at Auckland University. Specialising in Health Psychology and researching
emerging evidence in mindfulness, acceptance, and psychological flexibility in relation to superior health and wellbeing outcomes.
An experienced facilitator, Sue draws on her broad organisational knowledge, experiences, leadership skills and expertise, and education in psychology
to deliver strategies for building both personal and organisational resilience to fast-paced change. Increasing personal capability for resilience in
increasingly complex, diverse, uncertain, and ambiguous environments is essential for both survival and for maintenance of essential vital energy.
Pre-Summit Workshop 14 March 2016
• 8.30 - 9.00 Registration
• 9.00 - 10.40 Session One
• 10.40 - 11.00 Morning Tea
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
• 11.00 - 12.30 Session Two
• 12.30 - 1.30 Lunch
• 1.30 - 3.00 Session Three
• 3.00 - 3.20 Afternoon Tea
• 3.20 - 4.30 Session Four
• 4.30 Close of Workshop
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3. Day One 15 March 2016
Skills and Strategies for Leadership Success in Engineering
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2016 Theme: ‘Advice to my younger self’
What do you know now that you wish you had known then? This is
the question we have posed to some of the most senior women in the
Engineering in New Zealand. These inspirational senior leaders will reflect on
their career journeys - the challenges they have faced, the opportunities they
have seized and the lessons they have learnt, to impart advice to women
aspiring to achieve professional and personal success and satisfaction.
8.30 - 8.55 Registration and Morning Coffee
8.55 - 9.00 Official Welcome and Opening Remarks from
the Chair
9.00 - 9.40 OPENING KEYNOTE CASE STUDY
Building a successful career in engineering
Elena has over 30 years of professional success in
engineering. She has risen to the top of the ladder,
becoming the Deputy President of IPENZ (Institution
of Professional Engineers New Zealand) and Director
of a number of private and public companies. She has
held leadership and executive roles in the transport,
infrastructure and energy sectors including leading the
development and delivering of major infrastructure projects.
In this inspirational opening keynote, Elena will reflect on
her success in leadership and how she has effectively led
multiple organisations in her engineering career. Discuss:
• Her own leadership journey
• Key advice to aspiring leaders
• The path to senior leadership
Elena Trout Deputy President
IPENZ
9.40 - 9.50 Questions and Discussion
9.50 - 10.30 CASE STUDY
Developing excellence by supporting team
members and adding value
Raveen has been a leader in the water industry for over
24 years and is highly supportive of the female engineers
in the company. He served as Chief Operating Officer of
Watercare Services Limited and as the Chief Executive
of Manukau Water Limited since 2010. He also served as
President and Board Member of the New Zealand Water
and Wastes Association and was a New Zealand delegate
of the Water Environment Federation, USA. Now as the
CEO for Watercare Services, Raveen supports his team and
leads them towards excellence. He will explore:
• Advice to aspiring women in engineering
• Understanding the value that female engineers bring to
organisations
• Leadership skills that make female engineers stand out
Raveen Jaduram Chief Executive Officer
Watercare Services
10.30 - 10.40 Questions and Discussion
10.40 - 10.55 Morning Tea
10.55 - 11.35 CASE STUDY
Building a high performing team comes down to
leadership style
A leader who can create a high-performing team in an
organised and systematic way, is a huge asset to any
company. To become a high-impact leader, you must be
able to turn any environment into a productive one. Leaders
must realise that teams are made up ofunique individuals who
rely on each other to get the job done. Abby will explore the
best practices for creating effective teams. Discuss:
• Defining clear goals that fit the culture of the organisation
• Building trust and encouraging “out of the box” thinking
• Creating powerful conversations with the team
Abby Bishop Director, Business Manager
BVT Consulting Ltd
11.35 - 11.45 Questions and Discussion
11.45 - 12.25 EXPERT COMMENTARY
The road to resilience
To be successful in engineering, leaders must be highly
resilient, so as not to fall apart during times of adversity
and learn valuable lessons from these hardships. Engineers
across all industries are often faced with intense demands
and uncompromising pressure to deliver, and it is crucial
for current and aspiring leaders to bounce back quickly
and avoid falling victim to stress. Tricia will share practical
approaches to becoming resilient and how it has played a
role in her career. Discuss:
• Proven techniques to reduce stress
• Bouncing back from adversity by driving change
• Practical and personal advice on the challenges faced in
adversity
Tricia Love Director
Tricia Love Consulting
12.25 - 12.35 Questions and Discussion
12.35 - 1.35 Networking Lunch
1.35 - 2.35 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Thriving in a male dominated industry
Women in Engineering aspiring to positions of leadership face
many hurdles in their journey to the top of a male dominated
industry. Women must consider their unique strengths and
develop valuable skills in order to excel. In this session,
panellists will explore the unique skills that have helped
drive their success as women in engineering. They will offer
practical advice for navigating, thriving, and leading in a male
dominated environment. Explore:
• Capitalising on strengths and tackling weaknesses
• Respecting yourself and learning when to say “no”
• Overcoming unconscious bias in the workplace
Angela Wang Senior Asset Management Planning
Engineer
Auckland Transport
Lisbeth Jacobs General Manager International
Auckland UniServices Ltd
Kate Logan Head of Human Resources
Scott Technology
Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Baker Director of Land
Engineering
New Zealand Defence Force
2.35 - 3.15 CASE STUDY
What I knew then and what I know now - Advice to
my younger self
When a leader aims for progression, they not only transform
themselves, they have the ability to transform others into
future leaders. As a former Director and Associate Professor
for Massey University, Jane understands how important it is
to teach others the advice that she wishes she knew when
she was younger. She has over 30 years of experience
in engineering and has a wealth of knowledge that would
benefit future leaders. Jane will delve into:
4. Day Two 16 March 2016
8.30 - 8.55 Morning Coffee
8.55 - 9.00 Opening Remarks from the Chair
9.00 - 9.30 OPENING CASE STUDY
An inspirational leadership journey
As a Chartered Civil Engineer and Project Manager with
over 11 years’ experience in civil engineering, Carys has
climbed the ladder of success and is now the Executive
Director of Engineers Without Borders New Zealand.
During her extraordinary journey, Carys has gained
first-hand experience of the pressures women face as
engineers. In this opening keynote session, she will
share her insights into the leadership skills, challenges,
and opportunities that have defined her career so far.
Discuss:
• Challenges she faced and how she overcame them
• Inspirational advice on how to be successful as a
woman in engineering
• Practical advice for women aiming to reach senior
leadership positions
Carys Everett Executive Director
Engineers Without Borders New Zealand,
Tonkin and Taylor
9.30 - 9.40 Questions and Discussion
9.40 - 10.10 CASE STUDY
Crucial conversations are a must from a
technical and people perspective
Difficult conversations can become awkward, heated,
and emotional if the right preparation is not put in
beforehand. These conversations should not be
avoided. The key is to learn how to handle these
situations effectively. As Chief Engineer of Auckland
Council, Sarah has a great deal of experience in getting
through tough conversations. She will share:
• Benefits of changing your mindset to effectively tackle
the problem
• Techniques for planning and preparing ahead of time
• Practical ways to keep tensions from rising
Sarah Sinclair Chief Engineer
Auckland Council
10.10 - 10.20 Questions and Discussion
10.20 - 10.35 Morning Tea
10.35 - 10.50 CASE STUDY
Driving excellence while juggling work / life
balance
For some leaders, a rewarding career could come at the
cost of achieving a healthy work / life balance. It is often
expected that engineers who want to be considered
for senior roles put in extra hours of work daily. Many
leaders struggle to find ways to stay on top of their
work, and still have time to enjoy a fulfilling personal
life. Susan will explore how leaders can achieve a
professional and personal balance. Discuss:
• Smart time management skills
• Managing health and stress by formulating a successful
work / life balance plan
• Increased productivity
Susan Tilsley Technical Director, Engineering
Geologist
Beca Group Ltd
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• Fuelling growth for yourself and others
• Creating a strong support network to help you achieve
your goals
• Advice she wishes she knew when younger
Jane Goodyer Former Director for Undergraduate
Teaching & Learning (Associate Dean), Associate
Professor, UNESCO UNITWIN Coordinator in
Humanitarian Engineering
Massey University
3.15 - 3.25 Questions and Discussion
3.25 - 3.40 Afternoon Tea
3.40 - 4.20 EXPERT COMMENTARY
Positivity and confidence in the workplace
Being a female leader in the field of engineering presents
a number of unique challenges, particularly in times of
adversity. A personal toolkit for remaining optimistic and
confident at work is needed to maintain balance in both
one’s professional and personal life. Jane will outline some of
the particular challenges facing female engineering leaders,
and discuss strategies for maintaining enthusiasm and self-
assurance in the workplace. She will explore:
• Communicating with colleagues effectively
• Tactics for staying calm and confident
• Bouncing back from adversity
Jane Bydder Senior Consultant , Strategic Advisory,
Former Trading Operations Manager
Jacobs
4.20 - 4.30 Questions and Discussion
4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair
NETWORKING RECEPTION
4.30 - 5.30
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Women in Leadership
Summit 2016
15, 16, 17 & 18 February 2016
Hilton Auckland
Applicable Insights from Accomplished Engineering Leaders
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3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 4.30 INTERACTIVE CLOSING ROUNDTABLE
Advice to my younger self - Reflecting on key
learning and future opportunities for women in
engineering
As Sue brings the Summit to a close, she will reflect on
the valuable lessons and advice received throughout
the conference. Participants will be asked to brainstorm
solutions to common challenges faced and prioritise the
factors that they believe will have the biggest impact on
their personal performance as a leader. This discussion will
explore:
• What advice would you give to your younger self?
• Key take-aways from the Summit
• Further insights into the challenges facing women in
engineering
Sue Osborne Consultant, Facilitator, Talent
Development Partner
Downer New Zealand and Sue Osborne Consulting
4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair
and Summit Close
10.50 - 11.00 Questions and Discussion
11.15 - 12.00 EXPERT COMMENTARY
Discovering your value as a leader
An important part of being a strong leader is
understanding how to communicate your value within
your organisation and in the wider industry. Truly effective
leaders use their knowledge to understand how people
work best, and inspire them towards a compelling
vision. As a Technical Principal for Opus International
Consultants, Anna has found the key to understanding her
value as a leader. In this interactive session, she will dive
into the importance of understanding the behaviours and
perceptions of others in order to maximise value. Explore:
• Studying the way people work and using this to
everyone’s advantage
• Successfully leading great ideas to fruition
• Maxmising personal and professional value
Anna Robak Technical Principal, Global Asset
Management
Opus International Consultants
12.00 - 12.15 Questions and Discussion
12.15 - 1.15 Networking Lunch
1.15 - 2.15 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Taking that leap outside of your comfort zone
Many leaders have the ability to move beyond their
comfort zone, but are held back from making significant
leaps by a fear of the unknown. In order to be successful
in engineering, women must defeat this fear early on in
their career. This panel of outstanding leaders will discuss
how they ventured outside of their comfort zone to
achieve success. They will explain how they conquered
their fears and how they realised their potential as a
leader. Explore:
• Tackling the fears that hold you back
• The value of being comfortable with taking risks
• Personal stories on how to take the leap into the
unknown and pursue what you really want in life
Catherine Thomas Structural Engineering Manager
and Chartered Structural Engineer
Prendos New Zealand Limited
Commander Emma Grant Commander Naval
Specialist Training
Royal New Zealand Navy
Judi Jones Commissioner
Electricity and Gas Complaints Commission
2.15 - 3.00 CASE STUDY
The power of influence
In order to become a respected leader, it is essential that
leaders create a solid foundation of credibility. Leaders
must project confidence, be impactful, and influence their
team while aligning these practices with their own values.
Successful leaders have mastered managing their own
careers while nurturing their teams towards success.
Fiona will draw on her wealth of experience and discuss:
• Identifying leadership potential within the team
• The importance of having a good mentor that can
effectively influence others
• Understanding your unique leadership strengths and
style
Fiona Mountfort Senior Quality Engineer Manager
HEB Construction Limited
3.00 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion
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• Engineering
• Energy
• Education
• Mining
• Defence / Defence Industry
• Manufacturing
• Government / Local Government
• Technology / ICT
• Oil and Gas
• Construction
• Infrastructure / Government agencies
• Utilities
• Sciences / Research
WHO WILL ATTEND
Advocates for change, established, emerging and aspiring Engineering
leaders from across industry, including these sectors:
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6. 9.00 - 4.30
Enhancing Your Leadership Potential - Using Emotional Intelligence to Your Advantage
In the majority of organisations today, leaders are valued for their ability to skilfully manage complex stakeholder relationships. Emotional intelligence
has been proven to be a major determinant of success in managing relationships. As emotional intelligence is a skill that can be learned, it is vital that
leaders are constantly expanding their talents and skills to become a highly emotionally intelligent leader.
Emotionally intelligent leaders have the ability to understand and manage their own emotions which are key to performing as a highly effective leader.
The women who progress the most in engineering are able to expand their mindset and hone their emotional intelligence, which enables them
to influence others positively. Common challenges in engineering, such as managing stress, being assertive, and dealing with difficult colleagues
suddenly becomes a minor bump in the road for leaders who fully understand their emotions.
This practical workshop provides an opportunity for delegates to focus on practical strategies to enhance their emotional intelligence. The interactive
format of the session will also help delegates improve their mindset for becoming an exceptional leader.
Proven toolkit for improving emotional intelligence:
• Understanding the five main elements of emotional intelligence
• Refining your emotional competencies
• Managing your emotions
Skills and strategies to develop strong interpersonal skills:
• Tips for motivating team members
• Enhancing self-awareness
• Expressing your thoughts, feelings, beliefs
Building on your authentic leadership style:
• Leveraging your strengths and working on your weaknesses
• Knowing your personal values and staying true to them
• Increasing empathy
Breaking through barriers in your career:
• Knowing your value and uniqueness
• Persuading and motivating staff
• Leading confidently
Expert Facilitator: Debra Hill Consultant, Life Coach, Trainer
Lifestrings
After working for over 25 years in the IT industry in senior management and consulting roles. For many years, she has been a Business Coach, Life
Coach and Trainer working alongside businesses and youth organisations specialising in Business Skills Training, Leaders Training, Train the Trainer
Training and Leadership Training for young adults. In the process, she has honed her skills as a facilitator, presenter and speaker. She believes that
ideas matter. They lead to things like freedom, prosperity and happiness. Her experience is that nothing of any significance is achieved by playing
it safe. Whether it is working one-to-one or one-to-many, her passion is to encourage personal and professional growth and help people focus and
discover their voice.
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Post-Summit Workshop 17 March 2016
ABOUT THE EVENT
The engineering sector is widely seen as a male-dominated environment. Despite an increasing number of gender diversity initiatives employers have
implemented to increase the access and participation of women in engineering, only about half of women with engineering qualifications take up
engineering roles. In terms of workforce representation, women make up only 13% of engineers and 7% of Chartered Professional Engineers in New
Zealand. Needless to say, the percentage of female leaders representing senior management roles in organisations is even lower.
As the leaky pipeline of women in the engineering profession is causing considerable impact to New Zealand’s international competitiveness and
innovation, organisations must take a proactive stance to nurture female leaders for the future. Within this context, women in engineering roles must
show initiative in refining critical leadership skills – a well-rounded balanced of soft and technical skills will lead to both technical excellence and
improved business performance.
Building on the resounding success of the past years’ events, The 3rd Annual Women in Engineering Leadership Summit 2016 aims to navigate
the unique challenges faced by female engineers in the journey of advancing into senior leadership roles. Featuring an outstanding speaker faculty,
this year’s interactive Summit will provide delegates with key insights from award-winning senior female engineers and leaders. The Summit will inspire
and empower women to achieve the career they desire and succeed in the dynamic engineering sector.
Register early to secure your spot at this outstanding event!
