This is what the IHK Girl’s Day was like: “I’m going to be the boss” for us

What is Girl’s Day about?

Last week we had Nina, Jennifer and Lara as our guests - the young women spent a day getting to know our company and our managing directors. That was the focus of the IHK Girl’s Day: “I’m going to be a boss”.
The Future Days have been taking place every year nationwide for more than 20 years to introduce girls and young women to so-called MINT careers, as these are still more likely to be learned by boys these days. The abbreviation MINT refers to the work areas of mathematics, IT, natural sciences and technology.
Since 2019, the approach has been taken a little further when the IHK (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) introduced the “I will be a boss” campaign. The aim is to give girls insights into self-employment and entrepreneurship while they are still at school so that they can better make their career choices.

Our bosses Marion, Tatjana and Sylvia tell the students Lara, Nina and Jennifer
about her career as a manager (from left to right).

All three women have different characters and yet they are managing directors – in their own way!

How did Girl’s Day go at i‑pointing?

First of all, our managing directors Tatjana, Marion and Sylvia told the girls what we actually do as a PowerPoint agency and what our everyday life looks like. Then our bosses introduced themselves in more detail so that the girls found out what their careers have been like so far and what tasks they take on in the company.
During the lunch break, the girls were able to chat with some of our graphic designers over delicious pizza and get a few insights into their professional fields.
Nina, Jennifer and Lara then came to me (Jessi) and together we conducted an internal employee survey on the topic of “women in leadership positions”. First we thought about suitable questions. What information do the girls want to find out? What do you find exciting? After an intensive exchange and very cool ideas, we completed the survey - the result was a questionnaire with twelve questions that was filled out by 23 of our employees. The analysis of the questions sometimes produced surprising results that the girls had not expected.

The girls evaluating the results of the internal employee survey on the topic of “women in leadership positions”.

For example, eleven employees responded to the question: “If you had the choice: would you rather be managed by men, women or a mixture of both?” replied that they would opt for a mix of women and men. Seven employees clicked “I don’t know,” while five chose the “women only” option.
The girls found it particularly interesting that no one opted for an all-male leadership.

We were also very pleased about the high number of “yes” votes to the following question: “In Munich & Upper Bavaria, 30% of the companies are currently run or co-run by women. Do you think it is important that more women work in management positions?”
18 of the 23 people surveyed answered “yes.” However, there was disappointment with the four “I don’t know” votes and in particular with one “no” vote, which came from a man. They didn't expect that and can't understand it, since it doesn't hurt him if something like that happens - according to the three girls.

What we can all take away from this day!

We took part in the IHK Girl’s Day: “I’m going to be a boss” for the first time – and we’d love to do it again! It was very exciting to exchange ideas with the girls about future-oriented topics such as entrepreneurship, job profiles, self-employment and role models.
Lara, Nina and Jennifer were very open-minded, interested and friendly girls with whom we were able to have a lively exchange.
The girls also enjoyed it, which we are of course very happy about!
Jennifer said she would definitely take the mentality with her. Lara also found the day with our managing directors very successful: "The atmosphere in the office is great! All three women have different characters and yet they are managing directors - in their own way!"

We would like to thank the young women for the exciting and interesting exchange and wish them all the best for their (professional) future!

Source:
IHK Munich: Girl’s Day 2022

Jennifer, Lara and Nina (from left to right) in our i‑pointing hallway in the typical bright orange.
Thank you for being with us!