Experience of running a family is invaluable

The speaker discusses the valuable skills learned from managing a family, such as time management and negotiation, and how these skills are applicable in a business setting. By running her business like a family, she has created a supportive atmosphere that encourages women to stay in the workforce after having children. This approach has led to a high percentage of women in senior management and supervisory roles. The speaker emphasizes the importance of flexibility and support for working mothers, allowing them to balance work and family responsibilities effectively.

What skills does the speaker mention as being learned from raising a family?

• Financial planning and investment

• Technical skills and coding

• Time management and negotiation

• Public speaking and leadership

How does the speaker describe the management style of their business?

• Strict and hierarchical

• Family-like with encouragement

• Competitive and aggressive

• Formal and distant

What is the speaker's approach to managing men as a woman?

• Using formal business language

• Avoiding direct communication

• Providing a family atmosphere

• Being authoritative and strict

What percentage of the senior management team is female in the speaker's organization?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%

What strategy does the speaker use to retain female employees after they have children?

• Promoting them immediately

• Giving additional vacation days

• Providing flexible work arrangements

• Offering higher salaries