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These videos have been created by WISE to provide professional development opportunities to women, and to communicate information on gender parity issues within the subsea industry. This project received grant funding from the Australian Government.
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Starting the Conversation
In March, 2017, 52 subsea industry professionals gathered at CORE Innovation Hub to participate in a conversation led by allied health professionals, Amy Douglas-Martens and Martin Mains. The discussion unpacked some of the barriers to inclusion and ways to support women working in the subsea sector.
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Finding opportunity in a downturn
SEA/SUT Phoenix Webinar held on March 30, 2017, SUT Phoenix Chair, Scott Sneddon with guest speakers Andrew Hornby of G&H solutions and Rodney Silberstein of ARV Offshore discuss and share experiences of the downturn in the subsea industry over the past few years.
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Get Wiser with Dr. Jenny Brockis
During the first Get Wiser lunch time seminar, Dr. Jenny Brockis discussed how the brain works and how to achieve better time management performance. Based on a practical neuroscience approach Dr. Brockis explained how to overcome the challenges we face in juggling life and work commitments.
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Establishing the Benchmark
Dr Linley Lord, Curtin University presents to the Perth subsea industry on why establishing a benchmark of women working in subsea engineering is critical for instigating change and increasing the number of women working in the industry.
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Industry Survey Launch | What gets measured, gets done!
The WISE initiative to undertake a study to establish base line data for women’s participation in the subsea oil & gas industry in WA was officially announced at an industry gathering attended by 65 interested professionals.
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Industry Survey Results | Establishing the Baseline
The results of the research study: "Women in Subsea Engineering – Establishing the Baseline" were presented by Professor Linley Lord and Dr. Melissa Marinelli. Key findings from this research includes lack of data, difficulty for women establishing credibility, difficulty accessing formal and informal networks and mentorship opportunities, challenges utilising flexible working arrangements, negative perceptions around women as mothers and a lack of understanding of the value of diversity within organisations.
International Women Day - Launch of the Wavemakers Campaign
International Women’s Day provided us with a global opportunity to come together and acknowledge the achievements and aspirations of the women amongst us. This celebration was the perfect day to launch the Wavemakers project, an initiative developed by the WISE taskforce to highlight the achievements of twelve outstanding women in the subsea industry. Their stories are through a mobile exhibition shown around various locations in Perth.
February Get Wiser: How do I get that job
Anna Keen and Andrew Hornby provided valuable advice on how to put your best attributes forward and make sure YOU get the job.
Get Wiser : Leading as an Introvert
Sheryll Fisher discussed what an introvert actually is (never mind the bad press), and how introverts can be very powerful and effective leaders; not by trying to be something they're not - but by capitalising on their quiet strength. Understanding introversion is the first step, using it to lead effectively in a world full of extroverts, is a skill that can be learned.
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A Voice to be Heard – Vocal engineering for professionals
Not a confident public speaker? Does your voice sound too soft, is your tone not assertive enough?
Thila Raja will teach us how to use our voice to our advantage in meetings and presentations. She will address the following points: – The human voice. How does it work? – What does your voice reveal about you? – Why do some of us sound high pitched/low volume etc? – What can you do to calm the nerves? – Strategies and tips on how to use your voice, so that your message is heard.