women in african air transport: what are the criteria for success? : june crawford, barsa
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AGENDA09.45 Report: A bright future?
Africa, air transport, technology and empowerment for women
Natasha Georgiev, Director Marketing Middle East, Africa & India, SITA
10.00 Panel session to explore the subject with our panellists:
Andile Mtetwa, Head of Safety, Fly Blue Crane
Glynis Bezuidenhout, Business Development & CIO, Mango Airlines
June Crawford, CEO, BARSA
Q&A moderated by Natasha Georgiev, Director Marketing Middle East, Africa & India, SITA
10.40 Coffee break
AGENDA11.10 Panel session: ‘The personal perspective – women in the air transport industry’
Zukisa Ramasia, SAA General Manager, Operations
Astrid Warren, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, SITA
Refentse Shinners, Group Executive: Corporate Affairs, Airports Company South Africa
Q&A moderated by Amber Harrison, Director CSR, SITA
12.05 Introducing the SITA Air Transport Community Foundation
Amber Harrison, Director CSR, SITA
Peter Bezuidenhoudt, Director of the Development & Fundraising Office, Wits
12.25 Closing
June Crawford, CEO, BARSA
12.35 Seated lunch
HIGHLIGHT THE VALUE WE ADD
• McKinsey Report March 2015• More Women Leaders = More Profits for
Companies
DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW
• Sound business decisions• Companies need policies to ensure a
pipeline of qualified women candidates
Pre-event survey
• We asked you to give us your feedback on a few questions before this event
• Thanks to everyone who participated• Gives us a snapshot of some important areas
we’ll explore further today– Let’s take a look at some of the results
What do you think are the most important attributes of successful women?
Plus … A supporting organisational structure
What are the important aspects of companies that help women to be successful?A woman / women in a senior leadership (CXO / board) position
A women / women holding senior management positions
Fair treatment of women and men throughout the business
Equal opportunities for women and men
Equal salary
Equal development and training program initiatives
Equal promotion opportunities
Specific programs to encourage women's development
Mentoring opportunities for women
A method of identifying women with high potential and developing them A government or other initiative to support the development of women in senior roles
What one thing would you like to see companies do to support women? • Apply practical gender equity programmes • Fair treatment of individuals regardless of gender • Encourage, trust and support women when it comes to decision making • Empowerment of women in male dominated industries • Equal salaries • Highlight the importance of women within business • Equality
What do you think the challenges and opportunities are for women in the air transport industry?
Company / government quotas for women
The increasing use of technology in organisations
The presence of successful women in the air transport industry
The number of young women learning business subjects at university
The number of young women learning STEM (science / technology /maths/engineering) subjects
Access to training / opportunities online
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