Becoming & Leveraging Allies in the Workplace: Gender Collaboration

Join an engaging keynote organised by Network Cork and UCC Women’s Network with gender-in-the-workplace experts to learn how men can be catalysts for gender equity and foster a more inclusive workplace.

Discover the business case for male allyship and gain practical strategies to become an effective advocate.

Join us for an engaging and interactive keynote presentation with renowned gender-in-the-workplace experts David G. Smith, PhD, and W. Brad Johnson, PhD. David and Brad, authors of Athena Rising and Good Guys, are professors, authors, and former naval officers with a mission to engage more men in gender equity initiatives.

This session will focus on the empowering role men play in creating inclusive workplaces and will make the business case for each of our roles in achieving gender equity.

David and Brad using extensive and compelling research, interwoven with humour and organisation best practices , provide the “how to” for men, women, and organisational leaders to be intentional inclusive allies, leveraging critical allyship skills to create a more engaged workforce.

Throughout the presentation, you will gain valuable insights into how to:

• Recognise the significance of male allyship and its impact on creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace

• Embrace the "why" behind male allyship and connect with your personal motivation to become an effective advocate for gender equity

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of best-in-class allyship practices and apply them effectively in your professional interactions

• Leveraging critical allyship skills to foster a more engaged, inclusive workforce

• Learn how to effectively enrol more partners in promoting gender equity and creating a collaborative environment for all

• Gain insights for organisational leaders on inspiring better ally behaviour and fostering a culture of inclusion

This keynote is designed for a diverse audience, including:

• Men seeking to deepen their understanding of gender dynamics and their role in promoting equity.

• Women interested in leveraging allyship to achieve greater success.

• Organisational leaders committed to cultivating an inclusive work culture.

Who should attend:

This event is open to the whole business community and we encourage a mixed gender audience to enrich the discussion.

• Leaders and managers striving to foster gender equity in their organisations

• Individuals passionate about promoting inclusive workplaces

• Men seeking to become more effective allies for gender equity

• Women seeking to enrol more partners in promoting gender equity

• Organisational leaders seeking to inspire better ally behaviour

To enrich the learning experience and broaden the range of perspectives, we encourage a diverse gender representation in our audience.

Your participation will help to create a more inclusive and impactful gathering

Benefits of attending:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the role of men in promoting gender equity

• Discover the business case for gender equity and the importance of male allyship

• Develop practical strategies for becoming an effective ally and fostering inclusive workplaces

• Learn how to effectively enrol more partners in promoting gender equity

• Gain insights for organisational leaders on inspiring better ally behaviour