The message this International Women’s Day was clear: less talk, more action. Now it’s time to hear from you, our members. Kickstart the day with an informative breakfast seminar that not only offers a chance to connect with your peers but also gives you a platform to voice your thoughts on the issues that matter. Together, we’ll listen, learn, and tackle the challenges head-on.
The event will begin with an introduction and overview of the The Missing Women Study by the CIPR, from Isobel Wilson-Cleary MCIPR, which sheds light on the barriers that prevent women from reaching senior roles in public relations. The study reveals a staggering shortfall of 3,910 female practitioners who have either left the industry mid-career or failed to progress to senior positions.
Following the presentation, Isobel and members of the WIPR committee will lead a series of roundtable sessions, diving into the five key interventions identified in the report:
- Leadership development and progression programmes
- Work pattern flexibility without career penalties
- Life stage and well-being support
- Cultural and behavioural change initiatives
- Structural and organisational reform
Join us; together, we can make a difference.
When?
10th June 8.30-10am
Where?
Tangerine Communications, Giants Basin, Potato Wharf, Manchester, M3 4NB
Who?
Isobel Wilson-Cleary MCIPR is a communications strategist with a strong background in higher education and research. She specialises in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and research and policy communications. Outcomes-driven and adept at translating complex ideas into accessible, actionable concepts, Isobel has a proven track record of leading and mentoring teams to deliver impactful campaigns and collaborations across global education, global health, and the arts.
She currently serves on the advisory board of the University of Leeds’ Horizons Institute—an interdisciplinary platform addressing major global challenges—and is a Non-Executive Director at We Don’t Settle, a youth-focused arts and heritage community interest company (CIC).
