Professional Development (PD) stories - Page 4
From NOC night shifts to leading change in network ops
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On Women's Day, a former night-shift engineer shares how resilience, support and fair chances turned NOC grind into tech leadership.
Beyond labels: backing yourself as a woman in tech
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On International Women's Day, a tech leader urges young women to ignore labels, own their growth and always, unapologetically, back themselves.
Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles
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ai ethics & governance
Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.
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Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech
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Female leaders at SAS Australia and New Zealand are mentoring, advocating and innovating to build pathways for the next generation in tech.
How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women
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Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.
Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.
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Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table
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Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.
How women in tech can advance their careers
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Women in tech can fast-track progression by building executive presence, nurturing resilience and leveraging strong support networks.
'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'
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apple
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Women are urged to shift from self-effacing 'give to give' to confident 'give to gain', turning generosity into visible power and progress.
The give to gain principle in high-performance tech environments
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digital transformation
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In relentless tech cultures, leaders find that slowing down to mentor, volunteer and share knowledge can unlock far greater performance gains.
Automate the tasks, elevate leaders: The case for human-centered AI
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Law firms are turning to AI to cut drudge work, raising urgent questions about how to protect mentorship, ethics and future leaders.
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Give to gain: Why mentoring is a leadership responsibility in tech
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In today's tech world, mentoring is not a perk but a core duty, unlocking talent, widening opportunity and strengthening leadership.
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AI as a career accelerator: expanding influence beyond the IT function
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digital transformation
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rpa
AI is helping women in HR and beyond gain strategic influence, speeding policy work and reshaping leadership paths outside IT.
Blacktown Council marks 13 years of plain English reform
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social media
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Blacktown Council marks 13 years of plain English reforms, cutting complaints and boosting trust in one of Australia's most diverse cities.
Retain, represent, result: women reshaping technology
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digital transformation
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Women leaders in IT are transforming male-dominated industries by prioritising retention, real representation and measurable strategic results.
How nurturing your female employees creates a stronger pool of future leaders
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storage
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australian bureau of statistics
Backing high-potential women with mentoring and stretch roles builds stronger leaders, boosts retention and strengthens business outcomes.
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IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech
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On International Women's Day, tech leaders warn progress for women is no accident and urge deliberate action to fix systemic bias.
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Why IT leaders have much to gain from encouraging and mentoring women in their industry
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IT leaders who actively mentor women in cybersecurity unlock stronger teams, greater resilience and a more diverse, future-ready workforce.
Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters
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Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
Beyond International Women's Day: Supporting women in leadership every day
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Moving beyond one awareness day, leaders must offer women daily stretch, mentoring and networks so their voices shape every table.