Making the case to invest in mums in construction
We understand that proposing women’s only development can seem counter intuitive as a way to promote inclusivity. The reality is that women often
face unique challenges and barriers in traditionally male dominated industries like
construction.
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You can download our guide to making the case to invest in mums in construction here:
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Research shows that there is a 32% drop off in women in management positions after having babies.
Careers After Babies Research 2023
Future- Proof Your Talent Pipeline
You've invested in recruitment. Now retain the talent you can't afford to lose.
INSIDE Leadership isn't just a coaching programme. It is a strategic solution to the invisible attrition draining your business of high-potential talent.
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Every year, smart, driven women walk away - not because they aren't capable but because it is hard for businesses to provide the right support. You've already offered enhanced maternity pay, flexible policies and even return to work support. Even with all of that in place, your talented mums either leave or don't seem to live up to their full potential. It feels like you are constantly bringing in talented women at junior levels but losing them before they get to mid-level. .
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How this shows up:
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Few or no women in mid-tier roles which significantly impacts your leadership pipeline
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Huge investment in attracting young talent - and a gender pay gap that looks even worse
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Talented women leaving before they reach senior leadership
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The Solution INSIDE Leadership Delivers:​
INSIDE Leadership is a hybrid programme combining coaching, leadership development and identity work - designed specifically for working mums in the construction industry.
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It gives your people:
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A structured pathway back to influence and ambition
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Tools to lead and manage effectively and efficiently
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Support to stay in your organisation, progress and thrive
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Increased retention of diverse, high potential talent
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A strong, engaged and loyal leadership pipeline
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The success stories you need to close the gender pay gap and attract high calibre talent
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Evidence that you don't just talk inclusion - you build it
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The return on inclusion isn't just ethical - it is measurable:​​
INSIDE Leadership supports you to:
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Reduce mid-career drop off
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Improve psychological safety and engagement
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Position your business as a leader in modern, cutting edge approaches
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This isn't "soft" it is smart. The companies winning the war for talent - they are the ones who are getting this right.
You've already invested a lot
Let us help you to make that count
INSIDE Leadership isn't here to tear down the great work you've already done. We are here to make it count.
We know you've already invested in:
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Generous maternity packages
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Flexible return options
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Visible support for women in your business
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​That isn't nothing - it's a lot more than most. But if you are honest, you are still not seeing that leadership pipeline shift. Talented mums return, but they don't stay. Promising future leaders drop off before reaching those senior roles, You are ticking all of the right boxes on policy but the numbers just aren't moving.
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Why this programme and why now?
Because the pipeline is leaking at the point just after the return to work​
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It isn't a lack of talent - it's a lack of support in the right form at the right time. We know from research that there is a crucial time, 9 to 12 months after returning that mums start to question their place in the business and in the industry. INSIDE Leadership is designed specifically for
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Talented mums who are struggling to feel visible and valued - particularly if they need to work part time
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Technically brilliant women who lack confidence in their leadership toolkit
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High-potential returners - who want to progress, but need the right support to be ready
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​INSIDE Leadership delivers insights that work in real life.
This is a carefully structured leadership journey grounded in:
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Behaviour change, not box ticking
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Coaching and community, not a one size fits all theory
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Results that matter to your business, beyond personal development
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Each participant will:​​
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Clarity their leadership identity and vision
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Strengthen communication, stakeholder and client relationships
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Build confidence in feedback, influence and decision-making
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Learn to lead effectively and visibly - even when working part time
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Discover how their unique experiences add value to your business, not risk
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"We assumed she wasn't ready. Turns out she was - we just hadn't given her the tools to see that for herself"
What you'll get
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Six live leadership workshops with actionable insights - not fluff!
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Access to an on-demand learning library with bitesize tools, templates and industry leading guidance
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1:1 leadership coaching to turn learning into results
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Personalised strengths profiles - because we can all need a bit of help to celebrate our strong points
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access to a BONUS coaching and mentoring skills workshop to build your internal coaching capacity and peer support
OK - Let's talk numbers
Programme Elements
6 x Leadership Workshops - £2,000
4 x 1:1 Coaching Session - £1,200
Action Learning - £300
Strengths Profile & debrief - £250
Coaching & Mentoring Workshop - £300
On-Demand Tools & Library - £300
Total value - £4,350 per participant
Your investment - £1995.00 per participant
CITB Levy funding of 70% available for eligible organisations.
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What next?
Spaces on our open cohorts are limited to ensure quality coaching and group connection.
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Email us to secure spaces for the talented mums in your business. If you are a CITB levy payer we can help you to secure funding.
If you want to know more about the impact this could make in your business let's have a no pressure chat.
Why is it just for mums?
It's just for mums because - becoming a parent shouldn't be a barrier to success but right now it still is.
There are 32% fewer women in leadership roles after starting a family (Careers After Babies, 2023) and the WHO suggest that the motherhood penalty makes up 80% of the gender pay gap.
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INSIDE Leadership focuses on the transition to working motherhood and into leadership. Matrescence - becoming a mother - impacts every aspect of our identity including how we show up at work. Bringing with it some incredible leadership benefits but also a whole new set of challenges to overcome.
In fact 77% of mums report experiencing a negative or possibly discriminatory experience during pregnancy, maternity leave and/or on return from maternity leave.
INSIDE Leadership provides accessible online workshop sessions to equip aspiring leaders with the tools and confidence to lead their teams and to influence and inspire others. Creating a safe space learn tried and tested techniques to overcome the unique challenges faced by mums in leadership.
It also acknowledges the extra shift and provides the tools and tactics needed to balance work, family and space for ourselves.
Research shows the benefits of having a sate environment for women to explore their potential, share successes and failures, and receive feedback, mentoring and coaching. That's why the programme includes both group and 1:1 coaching.
Traditional learning environments can be hard to access - especially if you are the default parent.
So INSIDE leadership is all online and scheduled with school friendly session times, in term time only, with no lengthy assignments to complete!
Regardless of your route into parenting (or how long you've been a mum), INSIDE Leadership is for anyone who holds the incredible title of mama / mum / mummy / *bruh (how does that even happen!!) who is an aspiring leader.
