Building Women Leaders A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction

Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction is a guide to becoming a successful female leader in the construction, engineering, mining, and energy industries. Featuring real-world case studies, inspiring stories of successful women leaders, and actionable strategies, this book serves as a catalyst for transformation, enabling organizations to harness the untapped potential of their female talent and drive innovation and growth.
Leveraging the author's 40-year industry career as a construction industry executive, female trailblazer, and advocate for women empowerment in the workplace, Building Women Leaders includes information on:
* Techniques for navigating a male-dominated industry, including understanding "dominant culture" and unconscious bias
* The qualities of successful leaders in these industries, including what it means to lead versus manage and how Grounded Self-leadership is critical to authenticity
* Guidelines for building strong relationships and leading a diverse team with confidence, courage, and humility
* Ways to handle difficult conversations and conflicts, and the role of trust and vulnerability in these situations
* How to build support via professional organizations, networking groups, and training and development opportunities for women leaders
Building Women Leaders is a timely, essential, up-to-date resource on the subject for leaders of all genders and at all levels and occupations in the engineering, construction, mining, and energy industries looking to harness the power of women in the workforce.