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Gendered networking only succeeds when purpose is well defined
Same gender networking succeeds when organisers define its purpose, focus on shared professional goals, and design interaction around collaboration rather than mere symbolism.
Amina founded and led a mid-sized professional services firm in Nyali. She strongly believed in building up her employees and therefore specifically encouraged her female staff to attend women only networking breakfasts across Mombasa.
While some of the male workers found it odd that Amina championed the women only networking, she firmly believed that gathering women together in one room would naturally spark more collaboration, mentorship and opportunity.
