The Power Panel: Women CEOs on Creating Change and Challenging Assumptions

The Good Tech by the Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA)

In this episode of the MSIA Good Tech Podcast, we speak with Kate Quirke from Alcidion, Michele Blanshard from Magentus, Margaret Wright from RLDatix, and Bettina McMachon from Healthdirect about the empowerment and challenges faced by women in leadership roles within the healthcare tech sector.

During the discussion, the panellists share their personal experiences, insights into leadership styles, and strategies used within their own companies to address challenges such as work-life balance, gender equity, and the superannuation gap. The conversation extends to the impact of such policies on organisational culture and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The attendees also bring forth the audience's inquiries for deeper exploration.

Key Takeaways:

- Embracing feminine qualities like empathy and vulnerability can be a strength in leadership positions.

- The concept of the "glass cliff" illustrates the complex scenarios women leaders often face during crises.

- Effective time and workload management are critical for ensuring quality output over being overly responsive.

- Introducing inclusive parental leave policies for all genders can have a profound positive impact on a company's culture.

- Challenging societal and business assumptions about family responsibilities leads to improved inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Links & Resources:

- Alcidion's Official Website: https://www.alcidion.com

- Magentus's Official Website: https://www.magentus.com

- RLDatix's Official Website: https://www.rldatix.com/en-apac

- Healthdirect's Official Website: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au

- Information on Norway’s Parental Leave Policies: https://www.navigatingnorway.com/parental-leave

The MSIA Good Tech Podcast responds to hot health topics through expert commentary with practical working responses from industry. Each episode brings you the thoughts and insights of industry leaders and professionals. We address pressing health topics, offering tangible solutions to enhance healthcare standards. If you are a healthcare professional or are committed to staying current with industry best practices in Australia, join us for a deep dive into critical issues impacting healthcare today.

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