The War for Talent Strong economic conditions and increased opportunities offered by new business models and the internet has created a war for talent on a global scale. A fundamental part of every company's success strategy is the mandate to attract, develop and retain the best people available to put in place the next generation of leaders. More and more companies are embracing the idea that women must be a valued part of the talent pool and are developing new initiatives to promote women into leadership roles. To successfully leverage the talent of women in their business, companies need to create a culture that recognises the distinctive leadership traits that women can bring to the table, gain top management support, develop mentoring programmes and allow women to follow innovative career paths. This panel will consider what skills today's top management teams require, how companies are narrowing the gap between corporate rhetoric and reality and examples of best practice in the recruitment and retention of top female talent.
Women continue to be under-represented in a number of key industry sectors.
This session will identify best practice projects and consider how these issues are being addressed through mentoring and workshops for young women.