Mentor program connecting Winslow’s women
During Women in Construction Week, which culminates with the International Women’s Day on Saturday, Winslow recognises their valuable contribution to the Group.
Winslow is future-focused on supporting our women and we believe that “you can’t be what you can’t see”.
The Women of Winslow is an ongoing initiative across the Group aimed at supporting site-based females through upskilling our current female site leaders.
The mentoring program creates and develops female leaders, impacting the culture of our business through support, connection and genuine care for each other and their teams back on site.
Winslow Constructors Project Manager Kelly-Marie Turie is a mentor for Project Engineer Chaya Tiktin.
The pair works in Melbourne’s west where, like the construction industry as a whole, there are fewer women in the field.
“It can be difficult building friendships and relating with others’ experiences. It also makes it hard to see women in leadership positions if they aren’t in your direct office,” Kelly said.
“The mentor/mentee program provided me with an opportunity to network and meet other females, not just in Winslow, but in the wider Group, and many that I would now consider friends.”
Chaya said being a mentee in the program has been “an incredibly valuable experience”.
“Kelly has provided invaluable guidance and support while also facilitating networking opportunities with key leaders across the Winslow Group,” Chaya said.
“This experience has deepened my understanding of our company’s community and capabilities within the Group, reinforcing Winslow’s family values and strengthening my sense of belonging.”
Kelly said mentor training days gave her valuable skills, thought processes and a sense of inclusiveness.
“The program creates a really good support network should mentees ever need any advice or support ‑ they have someone to contact,” Kelly said.
“If as a mentor you don’t have the answer you have other females to lean on to answer these questions.”
Keep an eye out for more Women of Winslow initiatives throughout the year.