LeadershipHQ Magazine 3rd Edition September Issue | Page 10

Our workplaces are a reflection of
our beliefs and accepted customs.
Until those change, our workplaces will remain static. Peter has been
a string advocate in this space as a
male champion of change and Super Retail Group are leading the
way around strategies that focus
on flexibility for all, building their
pipeline of females leaders and
their capability and confidence
as well as setting a target of 40%
women in management roles by
2019. In turn they are focused on
how they present themselves to
the market and their EVP on attracting the best talent.
2. Amanda Rose says that about
RESPECT and treating people
they way you want to be treated. It is important to hire people
who are aligned to your values
and mission. She believes in each
person being responsible for
leading the way in breaking down
barriers whilst also needing to be
equipped with the right tools to
‘survive’ in today’s environment.
The reality is there will always be
bias for a range of issues. These
barriers will always exist. Furthermore, people block people. This is
a reality and one that needs to be
accepted. It isn’t just men blocking women.
3. Chris Lamb believes that companies that are not diverse die.
He talked about a great example
of Kodak. In addition to men supporting women, women also need
to support women. There are many
different pressures placed on
women both at home and in the
workplace, and that requires the
unique support that sometimes
only another woman can give. We
also need a clear strategy in place
to drive any cultural change. In
turn, flexibility is fundamental in
how we manage our workplaces
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