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Women in Leadership
A Corporate Perspective
By Marzida Mohd Noor
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Topics
Background
Work Experience,
Observations, Learning
ChallengesCapabilities
Q&A
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Specialise in leading IT business change and transformation, IT management and operations, programme management, outsourcing and management consulting.
Started a professional career with a merchant bank and a management consulting firm. Key leadership roles comprise:
Shell Malaysia: Head of IT Strategy & Planning, Head of Global Programme Delivery for SAP HR System
Malaysia Airlines: Chief Information Officer, Senior General Manager PMO, Y2K Programme Director, Vice President IT Planning & Development
Independent Non-Executive Director of Allianz Malaysia Berhad
Certified as a Train the Trainer, Project Management, DEVOPS methodology (agile business team) and Data Analytics.
Background
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Diversity advocate and member of working committee for 30% Club Malaysia, committed on building a diversified talent pipeline especially in bringing more women onto the corporate boards.
Facilitator/speaker for 30% Club Get ‘’On Board’’ session for C-Suites women from corporate and professional bodies.
Member of Women in Energy (MYWie) whose objective is to attract and build a sustainable pipeline of women in the Energy industry via networking, professional development and influencing public and corporate diversity agenda and policies.
Strong proponent and frequent speaker on increasing awareness and educating Malaysians on personal financial and retirement planning.
Background – Cont’d
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IntradagangMerchant Bank
Career Journey
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Newly Graduated
No Work
Experience
No Network
Build Allies and
Supporters at
Workplace
Develop Technical
Skills
Leverage on alma
mater and family
members network
Merchant Bank
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Assignment &
Deliverables Driven
Management
Consulting Skills
Competitive
environment
Discipline, hard work
and many late nights
Be a fast learner, find
role model(s)
Manage stakeholders
– customer, superior,
team mates
Consulting Firm
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State of flux
Less mature
organisation
Lacking
performance based
culture
Stabilise, Rationalise,
Transform
Opportunity to be
resourceful and
creative
Manage stakeholders
– board, unions,
management
committee & staff
Airline – GLC
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Global and diverse
business landscape
Mature &
performance driven
organization
Less nimble & cost
efficient
Inclusive, stakeholder
relationship &
engagement is critical
Wide range of
experience and
exposure
Process and cost
improvement
opportunities
Oil & Gas - MNC
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Level playing field?
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’’I have been blessed with an amazing career, but if I’m being honest, there have been moments I wish I’d spent more time with my children and family.’’
Indra Nooyi shared a work regret on her last day as PepsiCo CEO.
Source: CNBC.com 3rd Oct 2018
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Women in the workforce
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Women in the workforce
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Why are women are so under-represented?
Women don't self-promote. More men than women focus on where they want to take their careers, and use some part of their time to develop the relationships that will support their success.
Senior men still mostly hire other men. Their hiring and promotion decisions are based on the traditional beliefs and bias towards women.
So, what's the deal? Why are women still so under-represented, especially at the most senior levels?
‘’When girls speak up and take charge, they are bossy, but boys are called leaders for behaving in the exact same ways.
This phenomenon plays a role in why women are significantly less likely to pursue leadership opportunities than men.’’
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Capabilities
Support SystemBuild a network of support system with everybody around you ie.
parents, spouse, children, friends and office colleagues.
Emotional/Social IntelligenceBe self aware. Expose to different people and different social
situations. Improve social perceptiveness and ability to ‘’read’’ others’ non-verbal cues.
FortitudeCourage to take calculated risks and the courage to stand up for
what you believe and do the right thing.
Relationships, Networks & ConnectionExpand connection/network, build social capital, raise profile
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Glass Ceiling?
Take Charge
Capitalize on all the
interventions extended
Remove self-limiting
beliefs
Build a support system
Stay connected - network
Source: TP @ Tian Pouw
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Stay Authentic
Women Leaders Thrive
When They Remain
Authentic
Leverage on your natural
traits and strengths
Be comfortable with your
flaws or imperfections
Source: TP @ Tian Pouw
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Question and Answer