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What are the ways engineering companies which are mostly dominated by males create a friendly space for females in the same field?
One major way is to promote women and put them in positions of responsibility. This is after you get down the road and actually get some in your company. Do you have any women on your board for example? Maybe you can start there.
If a female go all the way to study engineering and is now working in that field they must have a very strong desire to do it, they must be driven internally by their own desires and not just a ‘go with the flow’, ‘follow the flock kind of person’, that will apply particularly to more technical fields. These traits will make them better at their job, their passion for the career is bound to be higher.
There should be mutual respect, not environments where unnecessary upmanship, polarization and favoritism existed. Females like to be respected as much as all the other guys. Respect them by creating a respectful environment for everyone. Don’t pull them down publicly in meetings, yell at them, humiliate them, etc. Create a collaborative environment and do not tolerate those who break this, even if it is your chief architect, Head of engineering, etc. Don’t penalize people if someone does not get an aspect of development or has a different opinion. Give women equal chance to present their work during meetings, cross department gatherings, etc. And Do not interrupt them or laugh at them while they are speaking. If others do, correct them. Send them to conferences, encourage them to participate in meetings, etc. Present these opportunities as recognition for their career and contributions. Publicly acknowledge them as much as you acknowledge the guys. Make their accomplishments visible.