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Transcript of Women in Rotary Illuminate
Putting Diversity
on the
Agenda for Rotary
Will
Grow
Your
Membership
Today I Will Share Ideas On:
• Why Rotary should embrace change
• Men and women are dynamic together – the dynamics of a better diversity challenge
• Why volunteering is more appealing than before
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ROTARY MEMBERSHIP
Current Situation 2014
23%
81%
Females
Males
If we are equal = 55000
Women Membership Has Grown
Men Membership Has Declined
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Australian Rotarians by Gender
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Women
Why Not Us?
Targeting women in traditionally male dominated jobs
Firsts - Women in Sport & Religion
Financial Services -American Express
Why We Should Be Celebrating WomenSome statistics to ponder
Women 35% small business
40% professionals
40% property investors
90% household financial decisions
Growing in labour force
Successful Community Leadership Organisations That Embrace Women
Australian Volunteer International
Volunteer Bushfire Services
Aus Kick
Add your comments...
The Leadership Shadow is a simple management model
intended to increase gender balance in the corporate world.
It is an innovative model with guidelines, suggestions andpractical solutions for leaders how to approach the gender
discrepancy and change the unacceptably low levels of
women in leadership
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/.../it-starts-us-leadership-shadow
Gender AgendaA r t i c l e J u l y 2 0 1 4
Helen Silver, Chief General Manager Workers Compensation, Allianz Australia
I have learned that formal mentoring for women is
required, by senior leaders and by me,
Unless you are conscious women will ‘leak’ out of
the pipeline when they shouldn’t.
Dr Ian Watt AO, Secretary, The Department of the Prime Minister &Cabinet
For The Leadership Shadow to be effective, it
needs to move beyond me.
It’s about showing other leaders in the
organisation how to adopt these behaviours
Simon Rothery, Chief Executive Officer, Goldman Sachs Australia and New ZealandI held gender diversity as a separate objective, not
integrated with other business priorities, gave the
impression I wasn’t really serious. Diversity is priority into
my day-to-day business. I now try to talk about gender
balance side-by-side with P&L and costs.
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/.../it-starts-us-leadership-shadow
It Starts At The Top
Rotary as a Representative Organisation
• Rotary should be representative of our respective communities
• It is time for a more equal role for women
Our Research Tells Us...
“It cannot be emphasized strongly enough that the one significant point to be addressed is that there continues to be a strong perception in all regions, world wide, that women are not allowed or welcome into Rotary”Membership Development Qualitative Research, Rotary International
This has got to change for us to be all that we can be
We achieve better outcomes when we have
more
Women in Leadership
• Women in management improve business performance
• Mixed boards and management teams deliver a 35% better return, research reveals
Unconscious Bias
Commonwealth Bank CEO Ian Narev ... Says
“ unconscious bias remains a big problem in the business community.
While the industry is attractive to women, there is still ...
Unconscious bias that prevents women stepping into management positions”
In Rotary we have to work to counter this.
If we succeed, we will be “fitter for purpose”
Do you know his definition of insanity ?
“Doing the same
thing every day
but expecting the
result to be
different”
So, in summary…
• Women bring different perspectives
• Men and women together make better sound decisions and are able to deal with multifaceted social issues and concerns
• When seeking members for selected vocations to ensure your Club is diverse ..consider a woman.
“We need diversity of thought in the world to face the new challenges”
Tim Berners-Lee
''There's some very talented women out there, but unless you are able to find them women don't push themselves as far forward as their male counterparts do,'' Argus says. ''It's finding those with the skills and the desire that want to get ahead and mentoring them.‘’
Don Argus, the former BHP Billiton chairman
More Women Put
Boards on Notice
The Volvo Story:
Embracing Diversity of Thought
Did You Know?
• Only recently Rotary missed out on the Holden sponsorship
• It went to the Lion’s Club
VOLUNTEERING TRENDS
Women as Volunteers
2 2010
1995, 2000, 2006 & 2010
Gender Influences Where People Volunteer
Conclusion
• Rotary: relevant and representative of communities.
• Men and women: hit higher notes together
• Women are increasing in volunteering. There are a
lot more women lining up to volunteer – easy to
look for and invite them in.
What Can You Do?
• Support Website www.rotarywomen.org.au• facebook.com/WomenInRotary
Are women slow to join?Do they experience unfriendliness at many Rotary clubs?
B R E A K I N G T H E BA R R I E R SApproach to Women Language to Women Mentoring for Women Retaining of Women Projects interest to Women Club Readiness for Women
Increase women membership 18% - 24%
How Has This Been Achieved?
What Has Been Achieved
Women in Rotary’s
International Women’s Dayevery year tackles a new issue, whilst showcasing Rotary...
2012
700 men & women
( 600 non-Rotarians)
2013
1,000 men & women
( 800 non-Rotarians)2014
1,270 men & women
(1,000 non-Rotarians)
Many membership enquiries for now and the future.
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Opportunity show case Rotary, attract members
Opens the conversation women welcome to Rotary your own Club
Why not join with another women’s organization
Introduces young women and men to Rotary
Real Estate Boards scattered supports our message
Helps us embrace change and be seen as contemporary
What does International Women’s Day Do For You & Your Club?
Questionnaire for your ClubIs Your Club Ready to Embrace Change?
MEETING TIME: Does it suit younger members?
PROJECTS: Do they have wide appeal?
IWD a great project & leverage
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: To whom?
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead
Questions???
Thank Youwww.rotarywomen.org.au
Rotary Is Ripe for ChangeWhat Can You Do About It?
The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change”
President Bill Clinton