The information technology industry has historically been stereotyped as consisting of male-driven and dominated organisations where women continually struggle to obtain opportunities for career advancement and succession. Females are insufficiently represented within all levels of IT positions, particularly in senior and leadership roles.

However, leading organisations within the Australian IT industry are beginning to understand the importance and critical need to address the issues surrounding the barriers that women face in development and progression within technical lines of business. Through implementing a network for women within the organisation, undeniable benefits will be realised not only in enhancing the careers of female professionals, but also in benefiting the organisation’s business processes and bottom-line.

This one-day conference will allow you to hear practical and innovative case studies from leading organisations within the IT industry. You will learn how to implement women’s initiatives to retain a diverse workforce and secure a competitive advantage for your organisation.

The following critical issues will be explored:
• Developing a strategic plan for female career progression
• Exploiting the areas in which females naturally excel
• Integrating flexible work practices and creating a work/life balance
• Constructing a support network and developing mentoring relationships
• Evaluating the attraction model: increasing the entry-level statistic
• Offering feasible solutions and planning for the future