February 2013 IMFO Women in Local Government MBD Credit Solutions Women's Forum
Dec 14, 2015
February 2013
IMFOWomen in Local Government
MBD Credit Solutions Women's Forum
Discussion Points
About MBD Credit Solutions
MBD Credit Solutions is the leading independent provider of credit management solutions in Southern Africa, specifically focusing on the collection of accounts receivables encompassing the entire credit cycle using call centre based and legal collections.
MBD Credit Solutions Clients
Telecommunications
Retail
Commercial
Subscription Services
Financial Services
Public Sector
Value Chain
Hosting & Administration
of Accounts
Call Centre Setup
Pre Legal Collections
Legal Collections
DebtAcquisition /
Restructuring
ARM – Account Receivables Management
Pre Billing Services
Provincial Debt Breakdown
Approximately R77 billionBased on AG Report 01 Aug 2012 / Latest Annual Reports
Name of Region Total Municipalities Total Debt
‘000
Eastern Cape 45 5 441 619
Free State 24 6 433 483
Gauteng 12 35 443 516
KwaZulu Natal 61 9 926 151
Limpopo 30 3 338 085
Mpumalanga 21 3 689 466
Northern Cape 32 1 531 457
North West 23 5 491 770
Western Cape 30 7 873 202
Municipality Challenges
I’m not denyin’ the women are foolish: God Almighty made ‘em to match the MEN!
GEORGE ELLIOT
For I cannot think that God Almighty ever made them (women) so delicate, so glorious creatures;
And furnished them with such charms, so agreeable and so delightful to mankind; with souls capable of the same accomplishments as men: and all, to be only stewards of our houses, cooks and slaves.
DANIEL DEFOE on the Education of Women
General Challenges
Many barriers still prevent the progress of women:
Business Challenges
Ways women stunt their careers
What Women Want
“What women want in the workplace” by Sylvia Ann Hewlett
Association with people they respect 82%
Be themselves at work 79%
Flexible work arrangements 64%
Collaborate with others, as part of team 61%
Give back to society 56%
Recognition 51%
Financial rewards 42%
The Possibilities
• Based on McKinsey research:
– Meaning: put your strengths to work for an inspiring purpose– Managing Energy: protect it, replace it, don’t waste it– Positive Outlook: resilience, constructive view, broad
horizons– Connecting: build strong relationships, develop your sense of
belonging– Engaging: express yourself, show confidence, be proud of
being self reliant, collaborate.
Networking Matters
• People with strong networks enjoy more promotions, higher pay
• Men build broader , shallower networks: wider range of resources
• Women build narrower, deeper networks
• Are the colleagues you are close to influential enough?
• Women seldom reciprocate; Men understand that you must “give before you get”
• Awkward relationships between female and male colleagues
Options
Having a sponsor or mentor improves your sense of belonging - A sponsor can open doors to opportunities
Women who promote their own interests: ”aggressive or uncooperative”
Provide and ask for help on a regular basis
Forge connections through interests outside of work
“Make it personal” – others will accept you more easily if they see your human side
Take ownership of personal development
Why a Women’s Forum
Close
“Make time to care as it manifests your humanity. Treat everyone with equal dignity as we share a
common destiny. Strive for independence as it sets you free. Live your life to the full, as you only live
once.”
Dr Susan Vosloo, Mother, Businesswomen
IMPROVING YOUR REVENUE IS OUR BUSINESS