First-of-its-kind leadership masterclass for women a success
Professor Margaret Schnitzler and Helen Conway who led the masterclass
Chairing a meeting is considered a skill, much like conducting an orchestra. To help staff master chairing meetings successfully, the NSLHD Advancing Women in Medical Leadership working group held the first of a series of masterclasses, focusing on effective chairing of meetings. "The chair of the meeting is like the conductor of an orchestra. The meeting is about the people in it; the chair needs to get the best out of the guests," said Margaret. The masterclass was the first in a series planned by the Advancing Women in Medical Leadership working group to support
Helen emphasised the often-underappreciated importance of the chair in setting the tone and facilitating productive discussions. "People don’t recognise the importance of the chair. The chair sets the tone of the meeting. It’s the job of the chair to listen to all of the differing views and find common ground," she said.
staff and help reduce the potential barriers that exist for women progressing into medical leadership positions.
The event was held at Royal North Shore Hospital and was attended virtually by staff and guests, with over 250 attendees participating both online and in person. Chair of the working group Professor Margaret Schnitzler was joined by lawyer, Helen Conway, a chief executive officer and respected public servant, to discuss the topic of chairing meetings.
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