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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 NETWORKING RECEPTION 4:30 - 5:30PM Make the most of your Liquid Learning experience, join us to network over complimentary canapés and drinks FOLLOW THIS EVENT Tweet about this event using the hashtag #WilmaChat and @LiquidLearning for daily industry updates! 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 SUPER SAVER DISCOUNT Receive up to $300 off registration if you register and pay by 18 January 2017 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Receive up to $150 off registration if you register and pay by 15 February 2017
Unlock your personal leadership capabilities 12.05 - 12.15 Questions and Discussion 12.15 - 1.15 Networking Lunch 1.15 - 2.15 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION Maintaining courage, confidence and authenticity as a leader Perhaps one of the most important skills to develop as an engineering leader is the ability to confidently lead a diverse group while staying true to your own vision and values. In the face of competing voices and authorities, developing authenticity can be a vital skill to instill trust and encourage honesty and integrity throughout the entire team. Our expert panellists will discuss their various experiences developing this essential asset and offer advice when dealing with different team dynamics, including: • Building confidence and understanding your value • Keeping true to your own leadership value • Developing a personal leadership voice and style Roisin Johnson NZ Safety and Risk Engineering Manager WorleyParsons Kaye Clark Road Safety Programme Director NZ Transport Agency Sharyn Westlake Senior Engineer, Strategy and Advisory Specialist, Flood Protection Greater Wellington Regional Council Gillian Blythe Strategy and Performance Manager Meridian Energy Alexandra Hare Group Business Manager, Environmental and Water Wellington Opus International Consultants 2.15 - 3.05 CASE STUDY Innovation and change management in the power industry In a mature and male-dominated industry, it can be a difficult endeavor to introduce change and implement innovation. As the recipient of multiple awards including both the Electricity Engineers’ Association (EEA) Young Engineer of the Year 2014 Award and the EEA Professional Development 2015 Award, Thahirah will offer insight from her own career experiences overcoming challenges as a young, female engineering leader, including: • Conducting and leading novel and innovative technological development • Designing a culture in favour of innovation and change management • Implementing innovation through passion and persistence Dr Thahirah Jalal Asset Intelligence Manager and Unison Networks Limited 2014 EEA Young Engineer of the Year 3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion 3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea 3.30 - 4.30 INTERACTIVE CLOSING ROUNDTABLE Integrating inspiration and advice for your successful future As our chair, Julie Sim, brings the Summit to a close, she will consider the lessons learned over the past two days and reflect on the key take-aways you can employ in your own career. Drawing on the inspirational stories and insight from the esteemed speakers, she will provide guidance on continuing the conversations raised and brainstorming solutions to common challenges faced across the industry, exploring: • The important lessons learned over the course of the Summit • Creating an action plan for your future • Developing key strategies to advance your leadership Julie Sim Strengths Based Development Coach Julie Sim Limited 4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair and Summit Close WHO WILL ATTEND Female engineers aspiring to leadership, current engineering leaders, and emerging leaders in engineering roles across all industries, including: • Oil and Gas • Engineering (in house and consulting) • Government • Defence • Construction • Infrastructure / Government Agencies • Local / Regional Councils • Utilities - Water, Gas, Power • Energy • Mining • Utilities - Water, Power and Gas • Aerospace / Aviation • Maritime • Education / Academia • Transport • Manufacturing • Technology and Telecommunications About The Event Engineers 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 female engineers it can feel especially challenging to break through the technical role barrier and advance into senior leadership. Liquid Learning’s 4th Annual Women in Engineering Leadership Summit has been designed to help you to navigate that transition, and to provide strategies and support through the challenges and obstacles. This program brings together a world class speaker line-up sharing stories to inspire and equip you with practical advice and personal insight to take back to work and implement. Discover tactics and tools to tackle engineering leadership with confidence and courage. It’s time to take the next step in your journey with the guidance offered at this special professional development opportunity. Phone: +64 9 927 1500 www.liquidlearning.com
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