Transcript Grainne McVeigh (WINET)

WINET
The Women’s Inspiration Network
in
Northern Ireland
Grainne McVeigh
WINET Mission
WINET is a cross-sector network of female leaders committed to
promoting the advancement of more women into leadership roles.
WINET leverages the diverse expertise and strength of individual
members to support and achieve mutual goals targeted at promoting
gender equality across disciplines. WINET also strives to develop the
potential of young women in Northern Ireland by creating a robust
cadre of future leaders.
Our Aims
• Women on Boards
• Women in the Media
• Engaging young women leaders
• Role Modeling/Mentorship
Some context: Women On Boards
Public Appointments held at 31 March 2014 by Gender
Total
Male
Female
% Male
% Female
Chairs
96
76
20
79% (78%) 21% (22%)
Members
1315
834
481
63% (65%)
Total
1411
910
501
64% (66%) 36% (34%)
37% (35%)
http://www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/index/making-government-work/public-appointments.htm
More Context: Women In Boards
Chairs by Gender and Remuneration Levels
Remuneration
Total
Male
Female
%Male
%Female
£10,000 or more
64
48
16
75%(77%)
25% (23%)
Less than £10,000
15
12
3
80% (91%)
20% (9%)
Unpaid (expenses
only)
17
16
1
94% (77%)
6% (23%)
Total
96
76
20
79% (78%)
21% (22%)
Board members by Gender and Remuneration Levels
Remuneration
Total
Male
Female
%Male
%Female
£10,000 or more
73
52
21
71% (71%)
29% (29%)
Less than £10,000
Unpaid (expenses
only)
610
388
222
63% (64%)
37% (36%)
632
394
238
62% (65%)
38% (35%)
Total
1315
834
481
63% (65%)
37% (35%)
So what have we done?
• Alignment
• Public Appointments Commissioner
• Head of NI Civil Service
• Adding value
• Equality review?
• Awareness
• Training
• Role models
What more can we do?
• Identify opportunities
• Heads Up!
• Support and training of individuals
• Coaching
• Create pathways
Pathways
7. Public companies
6. Large public sector boards
5. Regional or small public sector boards
4. Credit Unions
3. Social Enterprises, Community Interest Companies
2. Small Charities
1. School Governors
Next steps
• Success to date
• Promotion!
• Work with Young Influencers on pathways