Nexus Presents: ‘She Leads’ – what can and should businesses do to encourage and support women into STEM businesses and leadership roles?
Date and time:
Thu, 8 Feb 2024 09:30 – 11:30 GMT
Location:
Exeter Golf and Country Club with Wear Park Spa and Restaurant
Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7AE
Agenda:
Welcome Reception:
Time to meet and mingle, with tea, coffee and home-made cookies on us.
Senior Women Steering Cultural Evolution – Lindsay Lucas:
In this talk Lindsay will explore why female leaders are able to challenge norms, foster diversity, and champion inclusivity, thereby driving organisational growth and resilience. Lindsay will discuss the tangible benefits of an inclusive and diverse leadership team, including enhanced innovation, better decision-making, and increased employee engagement.
From Classroom to Coding – Harriet James-Lee:
In this talk Lindsay will explore why female leaders are able to challenge norms, foster diversity, and champion inclusivity, thereby driving organisational growth and resilience. Lindsay will discuss the tangible benefits of an inclusive and diverse leadership team, including enhanced innovation, better decision-making, and increased employee engagement.
Getting DEI done – Claire Barrett
Gender balance is good for business. However, turning the intent for better gender balance into practical action still presents a challenge for many. Fortunately, with the right commitment and healthy pragmatism, any team can make a difference. Claire has spent over 15 years championing and driving for better gender balance in the technology sector. In this talk, Claire will share practical tips for SMEs to turn that intent into real action that will help overcome your business’s gender balance challenges.
Women in the Workplace: A Dialogue on Equality and Safety – Alexis Bowater
Award-winning journalist and women’s rights advocate, Alexis will share insights from her varied and impactful work. From commemorating women in parliament to advocating for changes in stalking laws, Alexis explores the challenges women face. Drawing on a decade of running women in business networks, she provides valuable perspectives on fostering a supportive environment.
Close and Networking – Sarah Bailey
Your chance to ask questions from the floor. Afterwards, stay around to talk to our speakers and the other guests, before going back to work!
The Fourth ‘Nexus Presents’
Join us for the fourth instalment of Nexus Presents, where we shine a spotlight on the importance of fostering a diverse workforce. Explore the critical role businesses play in encouraging women to pursue STEM and leadership roles right from education and throughout their careers.
Speakers
Our speakers, Lindsay, Harriet, Claire and Alexis, will share personal journeys and insights into breaking gender stereotypes. Discover strategies to create a supportive workplace environment that propels gender equality forward. Don’t miss this essential conversation on building inclusive and innovative workplaces for a brighter future.
Format
Each speaker has a 15-minute slot for a lightning talk. We save question time for the end and questions are often answerered by multiple of our presenters.
Bring a Friend…
Let’s make this event truly diverse and inclusive! Bring a friend from a different gender identity with you—because tackling the gender balance challenge requires all of us, regardless of gender or non-binary identification. Join forces, share perspectives, and be a part of the solution together!
We look forward to welcoming you to this special all female line up of #Nexuspresents for a morning of networking, thought-provoking talks and, of course, hot drinks and freshly-baked cookies!
