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Mar 8, 2023 12:00 AM UTC

Building the Future: Empowering Women in Construction

On Wednesday, March 8th, we had a live conversation with a panel of talented women who shared their personal journey of overcoming barriers, how they've seen the industry change, and what leadership opportunities look like for women in construction today. If you missed this one, you missed a good one so here's a link to the webinar recording. Below you'll find a sampling of some of the great advice that was shared during this webcast. Be sure to listen to the recording to hear more amazing tips! And here is just one comment we received from an attendee: I would like to sincerely thank all the wonderful and intelligent women that took their time and knowledge to present today, it was a very good learning experience, expanding my perspective. Thank you! Take a moment to reply with your own advice! Here are a few examples of great advice that was shared during the webinar by the panelists: How do I appear more confident during meetings? Start small, making comments and asking questions that show them you're engaged. Don't take notes or offer to the notetaker!:rofl: For women just entering the construction workforce, be sure to show them a career path, starting at the interview. We need to dispel the notion that women work because they want to get out of the house or provide extra income. Women want careers and we need to show them the way! Be a helpful person/team player but don't let others put work on you just because they think you're an "office worker". If they come to you needing help but what they really want is for you to do the task for them, DON'T. Give them instructions but let them do it for themselves.

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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Love reading all of the different advice!! empowering women!!
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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    I agree with not being the notetaker, meeting organizer, etc. Once the note taking is delegated to me, I speak up and ask that someone else take on that role.
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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Will has some good info here. Glad we have this platform to share it on.
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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Remember, you can't do your job successfully if you're also doing the jobs of everyone around you. So many times women want to help co-workers that are over-loaded, but it ends up being at their own expense when they fall behind.
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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Great conversation, excellent comments. I agree with Will's strategies.
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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Communication and is the key to success and Collaboration is only way to achieve great results with your team.
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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Be comfortable in your knowledge, strive to continuously learn and work as a team. Don't have a biased opinion from the start that all ‘men' will give you a hard time or judge. Ask questions, there is no such thing as a stupid question.
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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Great advice. Looking forward to applying some of the concepts.
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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    I agree with Will's comment as well! Keeping members informed of all aspects for a project is key
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    Community Manager
    Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Communication is absolutely key, also show up with confidence!
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