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nvestment in the leadership development of talented women is crucial if more is to be done to increase the number of females within senior management roles.
That will be one of the key messages to be discussed at a Birmingham
Chamber ‘Women in Business’ conference on 14 March when an experienced line-up of speakers will motivate, challenge, and provide tips and advice for delegates seeking to increase their profile and business impact. Sponsored by De Vere Venues and HSBC, the event will take place at De
Vere Venues Colmore Gate, Birmingham, B3 2QD. Guest speakers will include Dr Léa Cléret (pictured above), head of
research, policy and education at the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), Professor Kiran Trehan, from the University of Birmingham, LinkedIn coach Dawn Adlam, and entrepreneur businesswomen Rosie Ginday (better known as Miss Macaroon.) Chamber events director Henrik Court said: “It is acknowledged that the
proportion of women in UK senior management roles, and the number of women entering certain industries, remains low. “Equally, it is recognised that more needs to be done by employers to
invest in the leadership development of talented women. So whether delegates are looking to share their experiences or understand how they can develop their personal skills and strengths, this conference is one not to be missed. “Its aim is to inspire women in business to think differently about
business opportunities, to empower them to take a leadership role and encourage them to become more entrepreneurial.” “The conference will also provide a great opportunity to network – so
delegates should bring plenty of business cards with them!” Lea’s talk will be entitled “Bribery & corruption – are women exempt!?”
The basis of her discussion will be that while many large-scale corruption scandals have erupted , both in business and sport. women are noticeably absent of the roll-call. Professor Trehan, who has called her presentation ‘Women in Business
– Much ado about nothing,’ will be urging delegates to explore new thinking to enable them to operate ‘outside the box’. Rosie, who launched her ‘Miss Macaroon’ venture with £500
of personal funds and guidance from mentors and business advisers with support from University College Birmingham, creates hand-crafted premium macaroons for corporates and events. She will be describing how her own leadership style has
changed over time as her business, an award-winning social enterprise which also provides training for youngsters, has developed since being established in 2011. Dawn, who is with Birmingham-based BizLinks, which
provides training for individuals and companies wanting to get the most out of LinkedIn, will be showing delegates how best to promote themselves to increase both visibility and profitability.
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Meanwhile, International Women’s Day will be celebrated on 9 March by
the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce at Edgbaston Stadium. Britain’s first Muslim cabinet minister, Baroness Warsi, will be guest speaker at the Warwickshire County Cricket Club-sponsored event, which will feature exhibition space highlighting businesses from the region. Edgbaston Stadium is also to play host to Birmingham Chamber’s next
business breakfast on 22 March when Councillor John Clancy, leader of Birmingham City Council, will speak about ‘progress and developments.’ He will also outline his current priorities for the council and new initiatives such as seeking to create new forms of finance to pay for house building and infrastructure. Future business breakfast speakers include Paul Kehoe, chief executive of
Birmingham Airport, (14 April), Andy Street, chairman of Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (11 May) and Neil Rami, chief executive of Marketing Birmingham (9 June).
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