1st Edition
Constructing the Glass Scaffold Women Building the Capability to Thrive in the Workforce
1. Encouraged to Construct the Glass Scaffold. 2. Building Beyond the Barriers. 3. Unlocking the Gates. 4. One Simple Question. 5. Experience is your Best Training. 6. One Thousand Daffodils. 7. Don’t Mention the ‘P words’. 8. Drawing on the Power of Bravery. 9. Pregnancy is Not a Disease. 10. Stepping onto the Leadership Platform. 11. Constructing the Glass Scaffold.
Biography
Terrelle Hegarty is a New Zealand-based Construction Consultant, researcher, writer, and trainer with a dynamic career spanning education, construction, and management. As a qualified teacher, project manager, and researcher with a PhD in Management, she brings a wealth of practical experience and the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. A member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Dr. Hegarty is known for her groundbreaking research on gender-related challenges in the construction industry, including her theory of "Deferential Tailoring," which explores how women navigate male-dominated workplaces. Affiliated with the University of Canterbury, she leverages her extensive expertise to develop educational resources for construction organisations across New Zealand, empowering others to achieve success in their careers. As a culture consultant and trainer dedicated to fostering inclusivity, she has contributed to industry discussions, including work highlighted by ACE New Zealand (Association of Consulting and Engineering New Zealand) on International Women’s Day.
