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The 4th<br />

<strong>Women</strong> <strong>in</strong> Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Leadership Summit 2017<br />

Perspectives on the optimal leadership skill set required for<br />

peak performance and career advancement <strong>in</strong> an eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

environment<br />

FEATURED SPEAKERS<br />

Dr Michelle Dick<strong>in</strong>son MNZM<br />

Senior Lecturer, Materials Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

University of Auckland<br />

Director, Nanogirl Labs Ltd<br />

Dr Mary P. Qu<strong>in</strong><br />

Professional Director, Speaker and Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Consultant<br />

Former Chief Executive, Callaghan Innovation<br />

Sarah S<strong>in</strong>clair<br />

Chief Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<br />

Auckland Council<br />

WGCDR Graham Streatfield<br />

Staff Officer Force Development (Air)<br />

Former Director of Aeronautical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Royal New Zealand Air Force<br />

Alexandra Hare Group Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Manager,<br />

Environmental and Water Well<strong>in</strong>gton<br />

Opus International Consultants<br />

Professor Rosal<strong>in</strong>d Archer<br />

Head of Department of Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Science and<br />

Director, Geothermal Institute, University of Auckland<br />

Independent Director, New Zealand Oil and Gas Ltd<br />

Kev<strong>in</strong> Small General Manager Grid Projects and<br />

Customer, Stakeholder and Environment (CSE)<br />

Transpower<br />

Melanie Muirson<br />

Technical Director, Transport<br />

Aurecon<br />

Rois<strong>in</strong> Johnson<br />

NZ Safety and Risk Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Manager<br />

WorleyParsons<br />

Gillian Blythe<br />

Strategy and Performance Manager<br />

Meridian Energy<br />

Dr Thahirah Jalal<br />

Asset Intelligence Manager Unison Networks Limited<br />

2014 EEA Young Eng<strong>in</strong>eer of the Year<br />

Dr Naseem Ameer Ali<br />

Senior Lecturer<br />

Massey University<br />

Kaye Clark<br />

Road Safety Programme Director<br />

NZ Transport Agency<br />

Ian MacLeod<br />

Head of Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Babcock International Group<br />

Bronwyn Theobald<br />

Project Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<br />

Shell Todd Oil Services<br />

Sharyn Westlake Senior Eng<strong>in</strong>eer, Strategy and<br />

Advisory Specialist, Flood Protection<br />

Greater Well<strong>in</strong>gton Regional Council<br />

Barbara Elliston<br />

Director Easy Warm<br />

Non-executive Director Counties Power<br />

Donna O’Shea<br />

Project Control Manager<br />

Fletcher Construction<br />

Julie Sim<br />

Strengths Based Development Coach<br />

Julie Sim Limited<br />

2017 Theme:<br />

‘Ignit<strong>in</strong>g Inspiration and<br />

Innovation’<br />

Pre-Summit Workshop<br />

14 March 2017<br />

Summit<br />

15 & 16 March 2017<br />

Post-Summit Workshop<br />

17 March 2017<br />

Grand Millennium Auckland<br />

Inspirational stories from successful<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g leaders<br />

Overcom<strong>in</strong>g obstacles to becom<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a leader<br />

Develop<strong>in</strong>g your personal leadership<br />

style to create <strong>in</strong>fluence<br />

Creat<strong>in</strong>g an action plan to set your<br />

goals <strong>in</strong> motion<br />

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Pre-Summit Workshop<br />

14 March 2017<br />

9.00 - 4.30<br />

Tak<strong>in</strong>g your Project Leadership Skills to the Next Level<br />

In the heavily project-based environment of eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, enhanc<strong>in</strong>g your leadership skills for these short-term assignments is <strong>in</strong>credibly<br />

important.<br />

The role of a leader <strong>in</strong> any eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g project requires considerable organisation and a masterful juggl<strong>in</strong>g act of often conflict<strong>in</strong>g<br />

responsibilities. To effectively execute and control your projects, you must have a wide understand<strong>in</strong>g of everyth<strong>in</strong>g from risk management,<br />

schedul<strong>in</strong>g and programm<strong>in</strong>g, and, of course, a strong foundation <strong>in</strong> the f<strong>in</strong>ancial earn value for any activity.<br />

But, the key to succeed<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> this environment goes beyond the technical aspect of manag<strong>in</strong>g your project and extends to your maturity as a<br />

leader overall. You must be able to create a clear vision and strategy that appropriately ties to the goals of the organisation and you have to<br />

be m<strong>in</strong>dful of the demands of both customers and multiple stakeholders. Ultimately, you must have highly developed communication skills to<br />

manage these multiple parties and carry your project through to completion.<br />

With a wealth of experience as a project professional with<strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g related roles and exhibit<strong>in</strong>g both immense passion and talent for<br />

project control and management, Donna will explore the key project leadership skills you need to succeed <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry dur<strong>in</strong>g this <strong>in</strong>tensive,<br />

full-day workshop.<br />

Sett<strong>in</strong>g a well-def<strong>in</strong>ed vision and strategy<br />

• Connect<strong>in</strong>g project goals to the strategic objectives of the organisation<br />

• Translat<strong>in</strong>g customer demand and voice <strong>in</strong>to requirements<br />

• Increas<strong>in</strong>g your bus<strong>in</strong>ess and commercial acumen<br />

Demonstrat<strong>in</strong>g superior governance and regulatory capabilities<br />

• Manag<strong>in</strong>g multiple stakeholders for projects<br />

• Sharpen<strong>in</strong>g your organisational skills as a leader<br />

• Coach<strong>in</strong>g through challenges<br />

Build<strong>in</strong>g better communication skills and leadership presence<br />

• Br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g high-level <strong>in</strong>terpersonal skills to your leadership<br />

• Develop<strong>in</strong>g better change management techniques<br />

• Build<strong>in</strong>g your confidence, competence and delivery<br />

Improv<strong>in</strong>g your project control and execution<br />

• Ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a better understand<strong>in</strong>g of risk management<br />

• Master<strong>in</strong>g your juggl<strong>in</strong>g act - The leadership essentials of schedul<strong>in</strong>g and programm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Understand<strong>in</strong>g the role of earn value<br />

Expert Facilitator: Donna O’Shea Project Control Manager<br />

Fletcher Construction<br />

Donna is a long stand<strong>in</strong>g project control professional with extensive delivery management skills and leadership capabilities. In project<br />

management, she specialises <strong>in</strong> manag<strong>in</strong>g medium to large complex projects, with <strong>in</strong>credible detail and precision. She is also a tra<strong>in</strong>ed coach<br />

and mentor with proven bus<strong>in</strong>ess and commercial acumen and is highly skilled at sett<strong>in</strong>g vision and strategy, change management, effective<br />

problem solv<strong>in</strong>g, and communication skills. She will guide you through all of the tools you need to propel your leadership career <strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

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Master the tools to propel your eng<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Day One 15 March 2017<br />

2017 Theme: ‘Ignit<strong>in</strong>g Inspiration and<br />

Innovation’<br />

The field of eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g is particularly challeng<strong>in</strong>g and to excel as a leader<br />

you must f<strong>in</strong>d the <strong>in</strong>spiration with<strong>in</strong> to charge ahead and overcome<br />

obstacles. But how do you ignite that <strong>in</strong>ner <strong>in</strong>spiration, and how do you<br />

unleash the <strong>in</strong>novation that will carry your organisation and your career<br />

<strong>in</strong>to the future? With <strong>in</strong>sights and advice from some of New Zealand’s<br />

most <strong>in</strong>fluential and <strong>in</strong>spirational eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g leaders, you can design the<br />

best plan to really launch your leadership journey.<br />

8.30 - 8.55 Registration and Morn<strong>in</strong>g Coffee<br />

8.55 - 9.00 Official Welcome and Open<strong>in</strong>g Remarks from<br />

the Chair<br />

9.00 - 9.40 OPENING KEYNOTE CASE STUDY<br />

Pursu<strong>in</strong>g your own path to an impossible dream<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g can be one of the toughest fields to pursue<br />

a career <strong>in</strong>, requir<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>satiable curiosity and passion.<br />

Dr Michelle Dick<strong>in</strong>son MNZM, aka ‘Nanogirl,’ has had a<br />

phenomenal success story, now runn<strong>in</strong>g the country’s<br />

only nanomechanical test<strong>in</strong>g lab, where she lives her<br />

dream to comb<strong>in</strong>e the science of superheroes and science<br />

fiction. The recipient of several awards for her scientific<br />

contributions, Michelle will share her <strong>in</strong>credible journey,<br />

weav<strong>in</strong>g together all the comb<strong>in</strong>ed elements needed to<br />

reach her dream. She will discuss:<br />

• Draw<strong>in</strong>g on childhood passions to source joy <strong>in</strong> your job<br />

• Swimm<strong>in</strong>g upstream to cut your own path to success<br />

• Believ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the impossible and apply<strong>in</strong>g action to your<br />

dreams<br />

Dr Michelle Dick<strong>in</strong>son MNZM<br />

Senior Lecturer, Materials Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, University of<br />

Auckland<br />

Director, Nanogirl Labs Ltd<br />

9.40 - 9.50 Questions and Discussion<br />

9.50 - 10.30 CASE STUDY<br />

Battl<strong>in</strong>g fear to fuel success - Grow<strong>in</strong>g your <strong>in</strong>ner<br />

strength<br />

A strong leader must act with boldness, grit and<br />

fearlessness to face the unknown and lead their staff<br />

through challenges. Best-sell<strong>in</strong>g author and 2014 New<br />

Zealander of the Year, Dr Mary P. Qu<strong>in</strong>, truly embodies this<br />

concept. She began her career <strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g at a time<br />

when less than 3% of eng<strong>in</strong>eers were women, has gone on<br />

to senior management <strong>in</strong> several successful NASDAQ-listed<br />

companies and survived a terrorist kidnapp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>cident <strong>in</strong><br />

Yemen. Draw<strong>in</strong>g on her own experiences, she will explore<br />

the key skills necessary to lead fearlessly <strong>in</strong> the field of<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g driven bus<strong>in</strong>ess, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

• Embrac<strong>in</strong>g failure as a means to grow as a leader<br />

• Lead<strong>in</strong>g with honesty and authenticity through times of<br />

uncerta<strong>in</strong>ty<br />

• Overcom<strong>in</strong>g fear by focus<strong>in</strong>g on tangible, actionable<br />

solutions<br />

Dr Mary P. Qu<strong>in</strong><br />

Professional Director, Speaker and Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

Consultant<br />

Former Chief Executive, Callaghan Innovation<br />

10.30 - 10.40 Questions and Discussion<br />

10.40 - 10.55 Morn<strong>in</strong>g Tea<br />

10.55 - 11.35 CASE STUDY<br />

From technical expert to leader - Mak<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

transition to management<br />

Transition<strong>in</strong>g from a technical role to management can<br />

be daunt<strong>in</strong>g for any eng<strong>in</strong>eer as you need far more than<br />

technical competence alone to be a successful leader. In<br />

this session Sarah draws on her remarkable career, her<br />

experience and expertise as Chief Eng<strong>in</strong>eer for Auckland<br />

Council, and explores strategies to acquire and develop the<br />

skills to transform your technical competence <strong>in</strong>to bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

success. She will discuss:<br />

• Recognis<strong>in</strong>g the value of senior management and board<br />

level leadership <strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Shift<strong>in</strong>g leadership fram<strong>in</strong>g from problem solv<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

strategy<br />

• Understand<strong>in</strong>g your advantages as a female leader to<br />

overcome common challenges<br />

Sarah S<strong>in</strong>clair Chief Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<br />

Auckland Council<br />

11.35 - 11.45 Questions and Discussion<br />

11.45 - 12.25 EXPERT COMMENTARY<br />

Inspir<strong>in</strong>g greatness <strong>in</strong> yourself and your work<br />

Aside from the technical requirements, often times the<br />

<strong>in</strong>novation needed to lead eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g projects demands a<br />

heightened level of creativity. Leaders who feel <strong>in</strong>spired <strong>in</strong> the<br />

workplace f<strong>in</strong>d that <strong>in</strong>spiration can act as a spr<strong>in</strong>gboard for<br />

their creative forces. But how do you source the <strong>in</strong>spiration to<br />

drive your <strong>in</strong>novation? Julie will explore methods to ignite this<br />

<strong>in</strong>valuable tool, discuss<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

• Establish<strong>in</strong>g a vision and mission to motivate<br />

• Seek<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>spiration from other leaders and role models<br />

• Challeng<strong>in</strong>g the status quo to enable creativity<br />

Julie Sim Strengths Based Development Coach<br />

Julie Sim Limited<br />

12.25 - 12.35 Questions and Discussion<br />

12.35 - 1.35 Network<strong>in</strong>g Lunch<br />

1.35 - 2.25 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION<br />

Overcom<strong>in</strong>g everyday challenges on the path to<br />

leadership<br />

The ability to cope with the often high demands of the<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustry is paramount to a leader’s progress. Despite the<br />

shared challenges, obstacles and opportunities, an aspir<strong>in</strong>g<br />

leader’s experience of these demands can vary greatly at<br />

different po<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> their careers. This <strong>in</strong>teractive panel of<br />

experts at different career stages will discuss the common<br />

challenges faced by women <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry and discuss<br />

potential strategies and solutions. They will explore:<br />

• Determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g your biggest challenges and creat<strong>in</strong>g a plan of<br />

action<br />

• F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g a helpful support system <strong>in</strong>side and outside the<br />

office<br />

• Establish<strong>in</strong>g a healthy work/life balance to promote<br />

resiliency<br />

Kev<strong>in</strong> Small General Manager Grid Projects and<br />

Customer, Stakeholder and Environment (CSE)<br />

Transpower<br />

Ian MacLeod Head of Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Babcock International Group<br />

Dr Thahirah Jalal Asset Intelligence Manager and EEA<br />

Young Eng<strong>in</strong>eer of the Year<br />

Unison Networks Limited<br />

PLUS TWO WORKSHOPS!<br />

Plus Two Separately Bookable Full-Day<br />

Workshops on 14 & 17 March 2017


er<strong>in</strong>g career<br />

Dr Naseem Ameer Ali Senior Lecturer<br />

Massey University<br />

Melanie Muirson Technical Director, Transport<br />

Aurecon<br />

2.25 - 3.05 EXPERT COMMENTARY<br />

Stand<strong>in</strong>g out as a leader <strong>in</strong> the technical eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

world<br />

When seek<strong>in</strong>g to move <strong>in</strong>to higher levels of bus<strong>in</strong>ess and<br />

management, you must first stand out from the crowd as the<br />

ideal candidate. Creat<strong>in</strong>g a personal brand through position<strong>in</strong>g<br />

and packag<strong>in</strong>g will set you up for promotions and allow you to<br />

persevere <strong>in</strong>to leadership roles. Barbara will guide you through<br />

the process of def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g your own brand so you can better<br />

develop the right path to leadership success. She will discuss:<br />

• Persever<strong>in</strong>g through set-backs as a female eng<strong>in</strong>eer<br />

• Creat<strong>in</strong>g a personal brand consistent with your leadership<br />

message<br />

• Packag<strong>in</strong>g and position<strong>in</strong>g yourself for promotions<br />

Barbara Elliston<br />

Director Easy Warm<br />

Non-executive Director Counties Power<br />

3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion<br />

3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea<br />

3.30 - 4.10 CASE STUDY<br />

Establish<strong>in</strong>g longevity - Navigat<strong>in</strong>g career breaks<br />

Return<strong>in</strong>g to the workforce after a career break can be<br />

especially challeng<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the competitive <strong>in</strong>dustry of eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Bronwyn has had a long career as an eng<strong>in</strong>eer, hav<strong>in</strong>g reestablished<br />

herself <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry after a 3 year break. Draw<strong>in</strong>g<br />

from her own experiences, she will offer <strong>in</strong>sight <strong>in</strong>to successfully<br />

re-<strong>in</strong>tegrat<strong>in</strong>g to the workforce, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

• Network<strong>in</strong>g with colleagues and f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g new opportunities<br />

• Establish<strong>in</strong>g yourself after a career break<br />

• Navigat<strong>in</strong>g the challenges of transition and putt<strong>in</strong>g your best<br />

foot forward<br />

Bronwyn Theobald Project Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<br />

Shell Todd Oil Services<br />

4.10 - 4.20 Questions and Discussion<br />

4.20 - 4.30 Conclud<strong>in</strong>g Remarks from the Chair<br />

NETWORKING RECEPTION<br />

4:30 - 5:30PM<br />

Make the most of your Liquid Learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />

experience, jo<strong>in</strong> us to network over<br />

complimentary canapés and dr<strong>in</strong>ks<br />

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Day Two 16 March 2017<br />

8.30 - 8.55 Morn<strong>in</strong>g Coffee<br />

8.55 - 9.00 Open<strong>in</strong>g Remarks from the Chair<br />

9.00 - 9.50 OPENING CASE STUDY<br />

Recognis<strong>in</strong>g the many def<strong>in</strong>itions of leadership<br />

On the road towards leadership, it may be necessary<br />

to manage peers, assert authority <strong>in</strong>dependent of rank<br />

and develop strategies to <strong>in</strong>fluence and engage different<br />

personality types. With an expansive background that<br />

sweeps both academia and governance, Rosal<strong>in</strong>d will<br />

exam<strong>in</strong>e all aspects of what it means to be a “leader” <strong>in</strong><br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. She will discuss:<br />

• The many ways to demonstrate authority regardless of<br />

your position<br />

• Be<strong>in</strong>g a leader without hold<strong>in</strong>g a management title<br />

• Differences <strong>in</strong> leadership styles from academia to<br />

governance<br />

Professor Rosal<strong>in</strong>d Archer<br />

Head of Department of Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Science, and<br />

Director, Geothermal Institute<br />

University of Auckland<br />

Independent Director New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd<br />

9.50 - 10.00 Questions and Discussion<br />

10.00 - 10.50 EXPERT COMMENTARY<br />

The power of perseverance - Understand<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

importance of attitude<br />

While talent and technical skills are certa<strong>in</strong>ly at the heart<br />

of eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g success, present<strong>in</strong>g the right attitude and<br />

persever<strong>in</strong>g through challeng<strong>in</strong>g tasks can go a long<br />

way <strong>in</strong> propell<strong>in</strong>g your career. Dr Naseem Ameer Ali has<br />

helped guide many future eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g leaders around the<br />

world. A firm believer <strong>in</strong> the high value of attitude, he will<br />

discuss:<br />

• Show<strong>in</strong>g your passion <strong>in</strong> your work and attitude<br />

• Recognis<strong>in</strong>g your po<strong>in</strong>ts for improvement and tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

action to see results<br />

• Go<strong>in</strong>g the extra mile to ensure success <strong>in</strong> your projects<br />

Dr Naseem Ameer Ali Senior Lecturer<br />

Massey University<br />

10.50 - 11.00 Questions and Discussion<br />

11.00 - 11.15 Morn<strong>in</strong>g Tea<br />

11.15 - 12.05 CASE STUDY<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g for society - Unleash<strong>in</strong>g your<br />

leadership impact<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eers often focus on the technical responsibilities<br />

of the job, but remember<strong>in</strong>g the broader impacts of<br />

your projects is <strong>in</strong>credibly important. Ultimately, every<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>novation is designed for the improvement of<br />

people’s lives. Hav<strong>in</strong>g led several large eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g teams<br />

through a variety of diverse projects, W<strong>in</strong>g Commander<br />

Graham Streatfield will explore the many reasons why<br />

this view can help to <strong>in</strong>spire more creative approaches to<br />

problem solv<strong>in</strong>g. He will discuss:<br />

• See<strong>in</strong>g the big picture - Understand<strong>in</strong>g the results of<br />

your work<br />

• The benefits of diverse background experience for<br />

<strong>in</strong>creased creativity<br />

• Tapp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to your leadership toolbox with a fresh<br />

perspective<br />

WGCDR Graham Streatfield Staff Officer Force<br />

Development (Air), Former Director of Aeronautical<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Royal New Zealand Air Force<br />

SUPER SAVER DISCOUNT<br />

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register and pay by 18 January 2017<br />

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Unlock your personal leadership capabilities<br />

12.05 - 12.15 Questions and Discussion<br />

12.15 - 1.15 Network<strong>in</strong>g Lunch<br />

1.15 - 2.15 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courage, confidence and authenticity<br />

as a leader<br />

Perhaps one of the most important skills to develop as an<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g leader is the ability to confidently lead a diverse<br />

group while stay<strong>in</strong>g true to your own vision and values. In<br />

the face of compet<strong>in</strong>g voices and authorities, develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />

authenticity can be a vital skill to <strong>in</strong>still trust and encourage<br />

honesty and <strong>in</strong>tegrity throughout the entire team. Our<br />

expert panellists will discuss their various experiences<br />

develop<strong>in</strong>g this essential asset and offer advice when<br />

deal<strong>in</strong>g with different team dynamics, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

• Build<strong>in</strong>g confidence and understand<strong>in</strong>g your value<br />

• Keep<strong>in</strong>g true to your own leadership value<br />

• Develop<strong>in</strong>g a personal leadership voice and style<br />

Rois<strong>in</strong> Johnson NZ Safety and Risk Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Manager<br />

WorleyParsons<br />

Kaye Clark Road Safety Programme Director<br />

NZ Transport Agency<br />

Sharyn Westlake Senior Eng<strong>in</strong>eer, Strategy and<br />

Advisory Specialist, Flood Protection<br />

Greater Well<strong>in</strong>gton Regional Council<br />

Gillian Blythe Strategy and Performance Manager<br />

Meridian Energy<br />

Alexandra Hare Group Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Manager,<br />

Environmental and Water Well<strong>in</strong>gton<br />

Opus International Consultants<br />

2.15 - 3.05 CASE STUDY<br />

Innovation and change management <strong>in</strong> the power<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustry<br />

In a mature and male-dom<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>in</strong>dustry, it can be a<br />

difficult endeavor to <strong>in</strong>troduce change and implement<br />

<strong>in</strong>novation. As the recipient of multiple awards <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

both the Electricity Eng<strong>in</strong>eers’ Association (EEA) Young<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer of the Year 2014 Award and the EEA Professional<br />

Development 2015 Award, Thahirah will offer <strong>in</strong>sight from<br />

her own career experiences overcom<strong>in</strong>g challenges as a<br />

young, female eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g leader, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

• Conduct<strong>in</strong>g and lead<strong>in</strong>g novel and <strong>in</strong>novative<br />

technological development<br />

• Design<strong>in</strong>g a culture <strong>in</strong> favour of <strong>in</strong>novation and change<br />

management<br />

• Implement<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>novation through passion and<br />

persistence<br />

Dr Thahirah Jalal Asset Intelligence Manager and<br />

Unison Networks Limited<br />

2014 EEA Young Eng<strong>in</strong>eer of the Year<br />

3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion<br />

3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea<br />

3.30 - 4.30 INTERACTIVE CLOSING ROUNDTABLE<br />

Integrat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>spiration and advice for your<br />

successful future<br />

As our chair, Julie Sim, br<strong>in</strong>gs the Summit to a close, she<br />

will consider the lessons learned over the past two days<br />

and reflect on the key take-aways you can employ <strong>in</strong> your<br />

own career. Draw<strong>in</strong>g on the <strong>in</strong>spirational stories and <strong>in</strong>sight<br />

from the esteemed speakers, she will provide guidance<br />

on cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g the conversations raised and bra<strong>in</strong>storm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

solutions to common challenges faced across the <strong>in</strong>dustry,<br />

explor<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

• The important lessons learned over the course of the<br />

Summit<br />

• Creat<strong>in</strong>g an action plan for your future<br />

• Develop<strong>in</strong>g key strategies to advance your leadership<br />

Julie Sim Strengths Based Development Coach<br />

Julie Sim Limited<br />

4.30 Conclud<strong>in</strong>g Remarks from the Chair<br />

and Summit Close<br />

WHO WILL ATTEND<br />

Female eng<strong>in</strong>eers aspir<strong>in</strong>g to leadership, current eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g leaders,<br />

and emerg<strong>in</strong>g leaders <strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g roles across all <strong>in</strong>dustries,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

• Oil and Gas<br />

• Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g (<strong>in</strong> house and consult<strong>in</strong>g)<br />

• Government<br />

• Defence<br />

• Construction<br />

• Infrastructure / Government Agencies<br />

• Local / Regional Councils<br />

• Utilities - Water, Gas, Power<br />

• Energy<br />

• M<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Utilities - Water, Power and Gas<br />

• Aerospace / Aviation<br />

• Maritime<br />

• Education / Academia<br />

• Transport<br />

• Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Technology and Telecommunications<br />

About The Event<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eers are faced with a considerable task - to design, develop and build the future of our world. Work can be fast-paced, competitive and for many<br />

female eng<strong>in</strong>eers it can feel especially challeng<strong>in</strong>g to break through the technical role barrier and advance <strong>in</strong>to senior leadership.<br />

Liquid Learn<strong>in</strong>g’s 4th Annual <strong>Women</strong> <strong>in</strong> Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Leadership Summit has been designed to help you to navigate that transition, and to provide<br />

strategies and support through the challenges and obstacles. This program br<strong>in</strong>gs together a world class speaker l<strong>in</strong>e-up shar<strong>in</strong>g stories to <strong>in</strong>spire and<br />

equip you with practical advice and personal <strong>in</strong>sight to take back to work and implement.<br />

Discover tactics and tools to tackle eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g leadership with confidence and courage. It’s time to take the next step <strong>in</strong> your journey with the<br />

guidance offered at this special professional development opportunity.<br />

Phone: +64 9 927 1500<br />

www.liquidlearn<strong>in</strong>g.com


Post-Summit Workshop<br />

17 March 2017<br />

9.00 - 4.30<br />

Develop<strong>in</strong>g your Full Leadership Potential<br />

While technical knowledge is <strong>in</strong>credibly important for a successful eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g career, understand<strong>in</strong>g and better develop<strong>in</strong>g your leadership<br />

toolkit will give you that extra push to achieve success. Leadership potential starts with you, your own personal strengths and skills, and your<br />

success is often tied to capitalis<strong>in</strong>g on these capabilities and talents.<br />

Invest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a strengths-based leadership model is a valuable first-step, while an awareness of your weaknesses can also be a powerful tool for<br />

develop<strong>in</strong>g resiliency. To be an effective and high-perform<strong>in</strong>g leader <strong>in</strong> any environment, especially the highly competitive world of eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

you must be able to cope with the onslaught of stresses that may come your way. Learn<strong>in</strong>g to build and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> your resilience will enable you<br />

to feel mentally and psychologically prepared for the daily challenges, while build<strong>in</strong>g capacity and capability <strong>in</strong> your team.<br />

With a decade of experience work<strong>in</strong>g alongside eng<strong>in</strong>eers prior to becom<strong>in</strong>g a leadership coach and consultant, Julie Sim will dive <strong>in</strong>to some<br />

vital tools you can use to understand and develop your unique leadership style <strong>in</strong> the eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g field.<br />

Increas<strong>in</strong>g confidence <strong>in</strong> yourself and your abilities<br />

• Acknowledg<strong>in</strong>g your achievements and pursu<strong>in</strong>g positive affirmation<br />

• Build<strong>in</strong>g your resiliency to overcome uncerta<strong>in</strong>ty and fear<br />

• Consciously choos<strong>in</strong>g to use your natural talents for the benefit of you and your team<br />

Develop<strong>in</strong>g a deeper knowledge of your contributions and accept<strong>in</strong>g the challenge of change<br />

• Grow<strong>in</strong>g your competence so you can adapt to any situation<br />

• Understand<strong>in</strong>g your value to overcome anxiety<br />

• Goal sett<strong>in</strong>g and analysis as a means to encourage better self-understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Design<strong>in</strong>g a clear leadership vision for progress<br />

• Creat<strong>in</strong>g greater clarity on the def<strong>in</strong>ition of a successful leadership<br />

• Understand<strong>in</strong>g the different roles of a leader and where your strength lies<br />

• Overcom<strong>in</strong>g leadership challenges and the conflict<strong>in</strong>g responsibilities that arise<br />

Establish<strong>in</strong>g a healthy work/life balance to promote resiliency<br />

• Tak<strong>in</strong>g time for yourself so you can help others<br />

• Deal<strong>in</strong>g with conflict<strong>in</strong>g responsibilities <strong>in</strong> a healthy way<br />

• How to have it all, and understand<strong>in</strong>g what ‘all’ truly means<br />

Expert Facilitator: Julie Sim Strengths Based Development Coach<br />

Julie Sim Limited<br />

Julie Sim is an experienced coach and facilitator who has spent a decade develop<strong>in</strong>g people’s strengths and build<strong>in</strong>g their confidence and<br />

capability. Her approach is solution focused and built around utilis<strong>in</strong>g strengths and build<strong>in</strong>g resilience to improve productivity, and <strong>in</strong> turn,<br />

make people more effective, efficient and engaged.<br />

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE<br />

• 8.30 - 9.00 Registration<br />

• 9.00 - 10.40 Session One<br />

• 10.40 - 11.00 Morn<strong>in</strong>g Tea<br />

ALSO AVAILABLE<br />

• 11.00 - 12.30 Session Two<br />

• 12.30 - 1.30 Lunch<br />

• 1.30 - 3.00 Session Three<br />

• 3.00 - 3.20 Afternoon Tea<br />

• 3.20 - 4.30 Session Four<br />

• 4.30 Close of Workshop<br />

THE 5TH WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP<br />

SUMMIT 2017<br />

13, 14, 15 & 16<br />

February 2017<br />

Crowne Plaza Auckland<br />

THE 4TH ANNUAL PUBLIC SECTOR<br />

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2017<br />

14, 15, 16 & 17 February 2017<br />

Museum of New Zealand<br />

Te Papa Tongarewa<br />

Phone: +64 9 927 1500<br />

www.liquidlearn<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />

SPONSOR TODAY!<br />

Limited sponsorship and exhibition opportunities<br />

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The 4th <strong>Women</strong> <strong>in</strong> Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Leadership Summit 2017<br />

14, 15, 16 & 17 March 2017<br />

Grand Millennium Auckland<br />

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