Could the IET Women's Network benefit from a male's perspective

Hi Mubbisher,



thank you for your suggestions, regarding the re-post of the discussion.  I believe that there is a way for me to do this.



Kindly note, if anybody wants to use the discussion forum to make requests, such as Mubbisher's request for a Programme /  Project Manager, you are welcome to do so by creating a brand new topic.



Best wishes,

Jo Foster





Mubbisher Ahmed:

Hi everyone,



What an interesting discussion!



Firstly, thanks for allowing me to be part of your network. Secondly, just to let you know, I did debate whether I was sane joining a women's network as I genuinely felt, I would be booted out the minute someone realised I was a man.



I feel quite privileged and honoured to be a part of your network.



Now, to the main discussion:



I think it would be quite positive/productive to have a male's perspective within the network (btw, my assumption is that there are other males' apart from me within the network).



Women should have an equal place within our society and that includes all our professions. Dawn raised an interesting point about men shouting louder, aggressiveness and being totally ignored. I would say that in those situations, women should shout even louder and ensure that their viewpoints are taken on board and not ignored. One way of doing that is to ensure that those viewpoints are logged somewhere as a raised issue etc. I personally believe that women's intuition is second to none and men ignore their advice at their own peril as women can too often be right. Problem is that when that happens, men, generally, will never acknowledge that but if it is on record, facts speak for themselves.



I have two teenage daughters and I am constantly taking their opinion and their mum's on varied topics and am pleasantly surprised by their alternative views and sound advice.



It's about time men started to give women their true place in society, as an equal including senior positions within organisations.



This network is a step in the right direction. Recruit more men and get your voice to as many men as possible on My Community. I think this discussion should be posted at least 3 times a day by various members (As a status update), so others see it in 'All Activity' and make some contributions.



Thank you for the opportunity and for listening.



PS: If anyone within your networks is looking for a programme/project manager, please do let me know as I am looking for my next interim/contract role.....

Hi Mubbisher,



thank you for your suggestions, regarding the re-post of the discussion.  I believe that there is a way for me to do this.



Kindly note, if anybody wants to use the discussion forum to make requests, such as Mubbisher's request for a Programme /  Project Manager, you are welcome to do so by creating a brand new topic.



Best wishes,

Jo Foster





Mubbisher Ahmed:

Hi everyone,



What an interesting discussion!



Firstly, thanks for allowing me to be part of your network. Secondly, just to let you know, I did debate whether I was sane joining a women's network as I genuinely felt, I would be booted out the minute someone realised I was a man.



I feel quite privileged and honoured to be a part of your network.



Now, to the main discussion:



I think it would be quite positive/productive to have a male's perspective within the network (btw, my assumption is that there are other males' apart from me within the network).



Women should have an equal place within our society and that includes all our professions. Dawn raised an interesting point about men shouting louder, aggressiveness and being totally ignored. I would say that in those situations, women should shout even louder and ensure that their viewpoints are taken on board and not ignored. One way of doing that is to ensure that those viewpoints are logged somewhere as a raised issue etc. I personally believe that women's intuition is second to none and men ignore their advice at their own peril as women can too often be right. Problem is that when that happens, men, generally, will never acknowledge that but if it is on record, facts speak for themselves.



I have two teenage daughters and I am constantly taking their opinion and their mum's on varied topics and am pleasantly surprised by their alternative views and sound advice.



It's about time men started to give women their true place in society, as an equal including senior positions within organisations.



This network is a step in the right direction. Recruit more men and get your voice to as many men as possible on My Community. I think this discussion should be posted at least 3 times a day by various members (As a status update), so others see it in 'All Activity' and make some contributions.



Thank you for the opportunity and for listening.



PS: If anyone within your networks is looking for a programme/project manager, please do let me know as I am looking for my next interim/contract role.....