{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building Doors with Lauren Karan","title":"44. Real Talk for Real Change - Improving Diversity in Engineering and Construction with Steph Alekna","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2469,"description":"Stephanie Alekna is the Regional Construction Manager for Keller and has a wealth of experience in the civil contracting industry built over the past 10 years.With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, Steph's expertise spans various roles, particularly in the Foundation and Ground Engineering sectors across Australia. Through reflecting on her journey through pregnancy, raising a family and building a life and career in the construction industry at the same time, Stephanie provides valuable lessons on fostering diversity and inclusion in engineering and construction.Here we leave no stone unturned and unpack some of the real challenges of balance, flexibility and ways we can get creative to build more opportunities for an inclusive workforce and industry. Some of the points we cover incude:Empowering Female Leaders: Strategies for nurturing leadership among women in the industry.How Inclusivity Drives Diversity: The importance of inclusivity as a driver for diversity.Early Education and Attraction: Shaping perceptions of engineering and construction starting in primary school.Breaking Barriers and Stereotypes: Challenging the notion that construction is a \"man's job.\"Balancing Work and Family: The significance of creating family-friendly work environments.Post-Motherhood Adaptation: Embracing changes and the new normal after maternity leave.Leadership Transformation: Shifting from a doer to a supportive leadership role to empower teams.Valuing Autonomy: Defining and fostering autonomy within teams.Attracting Talent: Making the industry more appealing to a diverse pool of talent.Innovative Work Models: Introducing job sharing, reshaping roles, and changing roster norms to enhance flexibility.In this special bonus episode of \"Building Doors,\" we reflect on the path to creating a more inclusive and attractive construction industry. Discover how these changes can benefit not only the industry but also society as a whole.Tune in to hear real...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rcJTQ5eXITvLdAogYDlhRpa2ZvZlMeipr6w7MvQqkqs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NTExLzE2Njgz/OTU0OTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}