Doga Tasli joins Women in BIM mentorship scheme
Exyte Hargreaves • 9 June 2021
Exyte Hargreaves’ BIM manager, Doga Tasli joins Women in BIM (WIB) mentorship scheme, a programme that connects women in BIM for empowerment and support to create a more diverse, inclusive industry.
Women in BIM is a global online community which provides a dedicated network to empowering and celebrating female professionals in the BIM and digital construction industries. Recognising the skills shortages, diversity issues and lack of female retention in the industry, Women in BIM provides a supportive environment where women can share their experiences, skills and knowledge and are encouraged to strive to advance in their careers.
The mentorship scheme facilities mentees with mentors who have relevant backgrounds and experience to help them achieve their career aspirations. Mentors share their experiences, skills, knowledge and insights with their mentees to encourage growth and development for them to succeed. In the programme, mentees are supported in setting personal and professional goals, determining a clear path to maximise their potential and advance their ambitions. They are empowered and motivated to identify their own challenges and find solutions to resolve and overcome them to achieve their goals.
Following her first meeting with her mentor Doga Tasli said ‘I knew right away after meeting my mentor that six months after completing the WIB mentorship plan, I won't be the same person. We had an instant connection and started to brainstorm ideas about how we could respond to new technologies and economic imperatives. Prior to connecting us, WIB Mentorship Scheme performed an excellent job of assessing our requirements, personalities, and objectives. It is critical for us to normalise personal and professional challenges by fostering from knowledge pool bases, try-error methods and one-step solutions at a time. I’m looking forward to my next session with my mentor Kubra Bayrak. We'll be rejoicing over each and every small victory.’
Pete Foster, Head of Digital Innovation & Systems, Exyte Hargreaves said ‘the industry has come a long way in breaking down the barriers around equality, diversity and inclusivity, however, there is still a lot of work we need to do. Women in BIM does some incredible work in challenging the industry and taking positive action in addressing these issues. The mentorship is a great opportunity for Doga to build her network and develop further in the BIM field.’
