Avanade’s Post

This time next week I will be starting the Executive Ready program with Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) - thanks to the kind sponsorship of the Clean Energy Council. Before it starts, I've spent time thinking about exactly what I want to get out of the course - and the following statistics have helped put order on those thoughts: - women in Australia make up over 50% of the workforce and yet only 19.4% of CEOs, 32.5% of key management positions, 33% of board members, and 18% of board chairs. - young women only make up about a quarter of enrolments in year 12 information technology, physics and engineering classes. - women make up 37% of enrolments in university STEM courses, and just 17% of VET STEM enrolments. I have been lucky to have crossed paths with some incredible leaders (who happen to be women!) - however the reality is that there is not enough of them in my profession, for women like me to aspire to and be inspired by. If nothing else, I hope to pick up some skills so that I can be an effective leader to those that follow me - so that my influence might help show a path to other women who could become our future leaders.

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In this brilliant piece, Otto Scharmer highlights the importance of developing #ecosystem #leadership. It means being able to convene a diverse group of stakeholders and partners and then take them on a journey from a silo to a systems view, from ego-system to eco-system awareness. As reminded by Otto, the real gaps when dealing with the #SDGs are the political will and the distance in the relationship knowing-doing. As educators our main task from now on should be to train prospective leaders to be ecosystems aware, to be compassionate but resolute, starting from knowing ourself and train our listening, presenting, co-creating and co-evolving skills. #leadership #theoryU

🌍 Happy International Youth Day 2024!🌟 This year, we celebrate the transformative power of youth in the digital age with the theme: "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development."💻 Young people are at the forefront of innovation, using digital tools to drive positive change and create sustainable futures. Let’s honor their creativity, leadership, and commitment to turning clicks into meaningful progress that benefits us all. #InternationalYouthDay #YouthForChange #DigitalPathways #SustainableDevelopment #IYD2024 --- How are you using social media to address the various global challenges facing humanity? #healingjem #thedelayedprophylaxes

If you’ve got young people in your life, please check out this opportunity (for 18-30 year olds) to participate in the IFRC (International Federation of the Red Cross) Limitless Academy, an innovative program designed to empower young minds to make a positive impact on climate change. In this program, they can: - Learn essential skills for developing climate and environmental innovations. - Gain access to resources to bring their ideas to life. - Become a certified IFRC Limitless innovator. - Have opportunities for funding to develop and test their innovative concepts. - Learn from industry experts and peer mentors. - Join a global network of like-minded innovators. - Get a chance to present their ideas to global leaders within the IFRC network. - Access professional training on climate, environment, innovation, and leadership. This program is not just about education; it's about providing a platform for young people to create meaningful change. The IFRC Limitless Academy aims to nurture their potential and connect them with a global community passionate about making a difference. If you know someone with the drive and creativity to be a part of this transformative experience, please feel free to reach out for more information. Together, let's inspire and support the next generation of leaders in environmental innovation! Have them mention my name and they'll get a good (digital) seat ;) https://lnkd.in/e9MHEdTf #YouthInnovation #FutureLeaders #ClimateInnovators #EmpowerYoungMinds #LimitlessPotential #InnovationForChange #GlobalOpportunity #EnvironmentalLeaders

We are looking forward to ushering in our newest section of WomenLead! Next Tuesday will mark the first cohort of our graduate students, taught by Dr. Nadine Kabengi, associate professor (Geosciences, Chemistry) and associate dean for GSU's graduate school. The course will prepare graduate students for successful leadership across various sectors of the economy. Are you enrolled? Let us know in the comments! #WomenLeadGraduate

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I am incredibly grateful to have taken part in the Berkeley Changemaker course “Sustainable Capitalism in the Nordics?”. Thank you to my amazing professor Robert Strand for making this the most engaging and enlightening course I have so far taken at Berkeley! Through the discussion based model of the course, I shared many insightful conversations with my peers, broadening my perspective on capitalism, sustainability, and the corporate American business model. What particularly stood out to me was the unique Nordic business model where stakeholder interest and sustainability are prioritized, an approach very different from a shareholder profit motivated model. A prime example of this is Novo Nordisk, a company that takes the Triple Bottom Line approach to business: balancing financial, social, and environmental considerations. In this course sustainability is defined as, “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” We emphasized the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a comprehensive framework for sustainable progress. As the course came to a wrap, I pledged my commitment to SDG #12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Monitoring my own consumption, investing in long-term reusable products, and doing research to shop from sustainable brands are ways that I individually make an effort to responsibly consume. In the future, I plan to remain committed by colllaborating with organizations that prioritize sustainability and are dedicated to fostering responsible production practices. The circular economy movement will not be easy and will require collective effort from individuals, corporations, and governments. However, as the famous James Baldwin quote goes, “not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” Beyond this course, I look forward to further engagement with the Nordic Center at UC Berkeley & the Center for Responsible Business at Berkeley Haas and hope to see continued collaboration between California and the Nordics. Heja sustainability!

🌏 Wondering how the US stacks up against the world's education leaders? 📘 In reading, the US shines, ranking among the top. But when it comes to STEM, there's room for growth. The US lags behind top countries in both math and science: Math: Up to 5 years behind the leaders. Science: Up to 3 years behind. 🔍 Want to understand more? Join us in our upcoming webinar series with OECD Education and Skills and industry experts, where we'll delve into the reasons behind this shift and its impact. #LearningToLeading