Women Project Leaders on Challenges & Change

<p>Women have faced an uphill battle in the workplace, especially during the pandemic. But they continue to make strides with game-changing projects across sectors and around the globe. We discuss the state of the state for women project leaders with:<br/><br/>Nontobeko Mathenjwa, project manager at South African National Roads Agency, Johannesburg: Mathenjwa discusses the challenges she faced early in her career as a project leader in construction, what changes she’d like to see and her advice to women in the early stages of their project careers.<br/><br/>Lorraine Ong, PMP, assistant director, advanced cybersecurity capabilities at Government Technology Agency of Singapore: Ong discusses how she’s seen the gender gap improve in IT, how COVID-19 has affected women leaders in her sector, and how professional organizations can help support women—and help them further their careers.<br/><br/><b>Key themes</b></p><p>[00:54] Organizations with women leaders perform better, research shows</p><p>[01:52] Leadership lessons: Know yourself and build relationships</p><p>[04:28] Women gaining traction in construction</p><p>[10:16] The pandemic’s impact on women project leaders in IT</p><p>[11:20] How mentors, professional organizations can support women—and boost their careers</p>