GENDER MAINSTREAMING WORKSHOP

GENDER MAINSTREAMING WORKSHOP 
This workshop is the culmination of over two year’s research into the business case for Gender Mainstreaming.  We have researched approximately 200 articles, publications, reports, academic papers, etc and have drawn from best practices presented in these as well as Colleen Larsen’s 13 years local experience.

This is a practical workshop which is designed from the point of view of both the individual and the company. What should the company be doing in terms of Gender Mainstreaming to keep up with international best practice, legislation and competitors? In addition, what the individuals themselves can and should be doing to promote gender issues within the company.  This includes both men and women. More importantly, how are they preparing themselves for advancing smoothly within the organisation and taking advantage of the new dynamics which are being implemented.


Above all the workshop will factually demonstrate that Gender Mainstreaming is a provable benefit and not the cost most companies assume it to be.

The workshop is undertaken by Business Engage. PwC, PPC and representatives from the government will participate subject to availability.

Date:              15th July
Time:               09h00-17h00
Venue:             PwC Sunninghill
Cost:                R495,00 per person
RSVP:             colleen@businessengage.co.za

Numbers are limited and seats are only confirmed once payment has been received.

AGENDA

1 Introduction
  Why Mainstreaming and not diversity.
What Warren Buffet and many like him are saying about gender equality in business.
Changing mindset – a story from Marissa Mayer CEO Yahoo.
The forensic artist and how women see themselves.

2 The Global Business Case
  What is the global business case for mainstreaming gender?
  Who says so?
  Using all the resources.
  Increasing the bottom line.
  Attracting the best talent
  Retaining the best talent
  Increasing corporate governance
  Connecting with the customer
 
3 Why is South Africa taking the legislation route?

  The World Economic Forum Gender Gap index
  A brief history of International Gender Instruments
  The SADC Gender Protocol
 

4 PPC
  How PPC tackles the gender issue. PPC are the winners of the 1st Gender Mainstreaming Awards 2013.
  Francie Shonhiwa was invited by Ursula Wynhoven, General Counsel of the UN Global Compact and Kristin Hetle, Director, Strategic Partnerships at UN Women to speak at this year’s 6th WEPs Annual Event : Gender Equality and the Global Jobs Challenge event on 6 March 2014 at UN Headquarters in New York City.
 
5 Quotas or the voluntary route; who is doing what and why.

  How Norway set the scene.
  The age of gender mainstreaming
  Legislation as a social tool
  The UK Lord Davies Report and its global effect
  The voluntary route
  Comply or Explain
  Companies taking the lead
  The 30% Club
  The Business Council of Australia
 
6 The Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill unpacked 

  What is the current status of the Bill
  What is contained in the Bill
  Progressive realisation
  Support and capacity building
  Setting the benchmark
  Identifying the blockages
  Reporting to the Minister - When
  Reporting to the Minister - What
  The penalties
  Complying by default

7 Best Practice in Gender Mainstreaming

  Identifying the global best practices in Gender Mainstreaming.
  How women get involved – taking the gap
  Implementing best practices in Gender Mainstreaming.
 
8 Aligning with current legislation

  How to align the WEGE Bill with the BBBEE and Employment Equity Acts.

9 Barriers to success 

  Organisational barriers
  Women as barriers to their own success

10 Women led businesses 

  What corporates should do for SME’s.
  What SME’s should do for corporates.
 
11 The key to moving forward
  How business moves from here.
  What the individual should do.