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More women and better support
Women in Strategic Decision Making
WiSDM is our flagship program.
It exists to grow the number of women in strategic decision making and provide support to women decision makers. We do this through community building, sharing experiences, coaching, mentoring, and training for women who aspire to greater impact in strategic decisions.
about the program
WiSDM is on a mission
We are growing the number of women in strategic decision making and providing support to women decision makers.
We know that diversity of opinion is key to achieving great outcomes in decisions that matter. We are committed to having women represented and supported in decision making roles.
We share experiences, build best practice and provide a pathway for women decision-makers of the future.
We identify gaps and obstacles that make it hard for women to participate in strategic decisions, and create momentum around these issues to effect change.
We seek to educate and inspire others to take action, and welcome people of all gender identities in our community.
We do this through community building, sharing experiences, coaching, mentoring, and training for women who aspire to (and are already occupying) roles with responsibility for strategic decisions.
Access to experts and leaders
Our past programs and events have featured senior executives from government and the private sector, as well as parliamentarians and political leaders.
Now taking Expressions of interest for WiSDM 12 Week Training Program for July commencement!
Why do we need WiSDM?
Here are the facts
- Decisions that leverage diversity, including gender diversity, deliver better results at least 85 per cent of the time and twice as fast.
- 40 per cent of women want more involvement in decision making.
- 5 out of 6 women are more likely to stay in a job where they can contribute to decisions.
- 80 per cent of people perform better at work when they participate in decision making.
- 90 per cent of people are more motivated when they have contributed to decisions.
- Women in predominantly male-dominated workplaces face challenges such as:
- lack of career development and mentoring.
- higher stress and anxiety.
- pervasive stereotypes and beliefs about women’s leadership abilities.
tailored wisdm program for your organisation
Unlock the WiSDM in your organisation
What would it mean for the women in your organisation to feel their contribution to decision making was not only valued, but sought after and having a real impact on strategic outcomes?
We know that 85 per cent of people perform better at work when they can participate in decision making, and almost 90 per cent are more motivated when they have contributed to decisions.
Imagine amplifying that increase in performance and motivation across your workforce.
We would love to partner with you to build a tailored 3 to 12 month program that engages and empowers women in your organisation to contribute to decision making.
You will have access to our network of academics, experts, thought leaders, and executive women who will collaborate to design and deliver a program for your organisation that combines:
- Mentoring and coaching
- Expert lectures
- Impactful events
- Inspiring case studies
- Practical tools
- Internal communication and engagement
How will we know it worked?
First and foremost, we will ask you where WiSDM fits in your organisational priorities and what success looks like for you, so that we can measure it.
We will want to understand your gaps and opportunities when it comes to decision making, diversity and inclusion, and performance. You may have an existing diversity and inclusion plan, or a corporate strategy for closing the gender gap. We will design the program to help meet these goals while boosting your organisational capability and performance.
Finally, we'd love your senior executive to engage early, to ensure your WiSDM program meets their needs and provides opportunities for them to contribute.
WiSDM for individuals
Enhance your confidence to lead decision making and make better decisions
Will you join us in July?
Our unique 12-week Training program supports women to find power in their decision making, reduce overwhelm, and manage bias in decisions. It is suited to women that lead decision making in their own organisation or team, and that provide decision making support to more senior leaders.
The program includes:
- A dedicated expert Decision Trainer and Coach
- Personalised Decision Making Style and Approach Assessment
- 3 x 1:1 coaching sessions (virtual)
- 3 x group coaching sessions (virtual)
- 8 x video tutorials
- 10 x practical worksheets and tools
- Opportunities to practice your techniques in a safe environment
- Plan and implement a real-life decision to impact an area of your work or personal life.
Upon completion, you will:
- Make more effective decisions
- Understand your blind spots and bias, and develop strategies to avoid them
- Increase your confidence as a leader
- Understand how others make decisions and how to invite diversity into your decisions
- Overcome blockers to your decision success.
Plus, you will be joining our community who are committed to women having more impact in decision making.
Investment: $1800 +GST.
Discounts for 3+ registrations. More than 10? Get a program delivered just for your team.
Expressions of Interest open now for next program, commencing July 2023.
The application process for the WiSDM Training Program is designed to make sure our participants get the most out of their investment and that our cohorts are compatible. There are 5 main steps:
1. Submit an EOI (below) with information about your decision making responsibilities and aspirations.
2. We review the EOI and get in touch to discuss goals and outline the program,
3. We offer places to selected applicants.
4. Payment required by 30 June.
5. Program commences in July.
Register and pay today to join the Women in Strategic Decision Making (WiSDM) program – before the new financial year price increase.
our founder
Hi, I'm Belinda.
I have spent the last 24+ years observing where and how women are provided the opportunity to participate in decisions that matter to them. And what I have witnessed, is lacking.
Having built my career and reputation over many years of helping leaders in large and complex organisations make and communicate decisions, I felt I was in a position to do something about it.
I started WiSDM as a community initiative in 2021 and it has evolved into an offering that is unique in the market and backed by a social theory of change.
I love connecting with individuals and leaders that want to partner to create a better future for women decision makers. Please connect with me on LinkedIn so we can collaborate!