Women in Engineering

ering career
Dr Naseem Ameer Ali Senior Lecturer
Massey University
Melanie Muirson Technical Director, Transport
Aurecon
2.25 - 3.05 EXPERT COMMENTARY
Standing out as a leader in the technical engineering
world
When seeking to move into higher levels of business and
management, you must first stand out from the crowd as the
ideal candidate. Creating a personal brand through positioning
and packaging will set you up for promotions and allow you to
persevere into leadership roles. Barbara will guide you through
the process of defining your own brand so you can better
develop the right path to leadership success. She will discuss:
• Persevering through set-backs as a female engineer
• Creating a personal brand consistent with your leadership
message
• Packaging and positioning yourself for promotions
Barbara Elliston
Director Easy Warm
Non-executive Director Counties Power
3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion
3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 4.10 CASE STUDY
Establishing longevity - Navigating career breaks
Returning to the workforce after a career break can be
especially challenging in the competitive industry of engineering.
Bronwyn has had a long career as an engineer, having reestablished
herself in the industry after a 3 year break. Drawing
from her own experiences, she will offer insight into successfully
re-integrating to the workforce, including:
• Networking with colleagues and finding new opportunities
• Establishing yourself after a career break
• Navigating the challenges of transition and putting your best
foot forward
Bronwyn Theobald Project Engineer
Shell Todd Oil Services
4.10 - 4.20 Questions and Discussion
4.20 - 4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair
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4:30 - 5:30PM
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Day Two 16 March 2017
8.30 - 8.55 Morning Coffee
8.55 - 9.00 Opening Remarks from the Chair
9.00 - 9.50 OPENING CASE STUDY
Recognising the many definitions of leadership
On the road towards leadership, it may be necessary
to manage peers, assert authority independent of rank
and develop strategies to influence and engage different
personality types. With an expansive background that
sweeps both academia and governance, Rosalind will
examine all aspects of what it means to be a “leader” in
engineering. She will discuss:
• The many ways to demonstrate authority regardless of
your position
• Being a leader without holding a management title
• Differences in leadership styles from academia to
governance
Professor Rosalind Archer
Head of Department of Engineering Science, and
Director, Geothermal Institute
University of Auckland
Independent Director New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd
9.50 - 10.00 Questions and Discussion
10.00 - 10.50 EXPERT COMMENTARY
The power of perseverance - Understanding the
importance of attitude
While talent and technical skills are certainly at the heart
of engineering success, presenting the right attitude and
persevering through challenging tasks can go a long
way in propelling your career. Dr Naseem Ameer Ali has
helped guide many future engineering leaders around the
world. A firm believer in the high value of attitude, he will
discuss:
• Showing your passion in your work and attitude
• Recognising your points for improvement and taking
action to see results
• Going the extra mile to ensure success in your projects
Dr Naseem Ameer Ali Senior Lecturer
Massey University
10.50 - 11.00 Questions and Discussion
11.00 - 11.15 Morning Tea
11.15 - 12.05 CASE STUDY
Engineering for society - Unleashing your
leadership impact
Engineers often focus on the technical responsibilities
of the job, but remembering the broader impacts of
your projects is incredibly important. Ultimately, every
engineering innovation is designed for the improvement of
people’s lives. Having led several large engineering teams
through a variety of diverse projects, Wing Commander
Graham Streatfield will explore the many reasons why
this view can help to inspire more creative approaches to
problem solving. He will discuss:
• Seeing the big picture - Understanding the results of
your work
• The benefits of diverse background experience for
increased creativity
• Tapping into your leadership toolbox with a fresh
perspective
WGCDR Graham Streatfield Staff Officer Force
Development (Air), Former Director of Aeronautical
Engineering
Royal New Zealand Air Force
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