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- Jim Thompson, Executive Director

Thoughts on the culture at work

Posted on Jun 20, 2014
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Meet a pioneering woman who shares her candid opinions about a working culture that supports women.

I asked Rosalie Robinson, Consilium Human Capital: Do you believe in a working culture that supports women? What does that look like?

Absolutely! I believe in a working culture that supports human beings! I’m not so sure that most working cultures today support human beings.

We are so focused on “doing more with less” that we squeeze out humanity, making time for other things in life.

When was the last time you went on vacation and were completely disconnected from work? I mean no emails, voice-mails, or quick checks via the lap top or local connection? Kudos to those who can remember a time in the last three months that they were able to do that. A culture that supports people working, living, and having meaningful purposeful lives includes time for community outreach, the opportunity to take time during the day to volunteer (e.g. habitat for humanity, Red Cross, ACLU, etc.).

It also has an internal mentoring and coaching program so at all levels individuals can connect with others who are more experienced in the specific areas they seek to grow. This provides a benefit for everyone because it cultivates “leaders” in many different venues and ways it also establishes the opportunity for the most senior to be mentored by someone more junior based on expertise not level.

This paradigm shift really focuses on the respect of each individual based on the expertise and talent that is unique to them and that is needed within the organization. This culture empowers individuals to share their talents and to seek support and help as needed. The formal processes support and celebrate individuals who actively share, learn, grow and contribute positively to the organizations continued growth and profitability, which can be through a number of venues.

This culture moves away from the formal training about differences to the identification of talent critical to organizational success and aligning that talent to given assignments and peers internally so the knowledge and experiences can be shared productively.

Learning isn’t in a class room it is through experience, interaction and contact.

Pioneers in Skirts

Pioneers in Skirts is a feature documentary that shows every woman how to #BEaPioneer in pursuit of her career. The film follows filmmaker Ashley Maria as she investigates why she, a skilled and educated 20-something, is experiencing obstacles and challenges unique to women of the past. In the film, Ashley travels the United States speaking to women and men about their experiences and interviewing other young women who are going through their own unique setbacks.

Learn more at PioneersinSkirts.com.