Changing the landscape... A sit-down with Nancy Coop, Founding Chair of the NPGA Women in Propane Council Continued from p. 10 GD: What are some of the Council’s activities? Are you invested in attracting more women to the propane industry? NC: The WIP Council has hosted multiple seminars, training sessions, roundtable events, networking programs and workshops across the country. WIP events are piggybacked with other industry events hosted by state associations, corporations or NPGA. By focusing on professional development, the Council is not only fulfilling its mission, it is creating an environment in our industry that will attract more women. Without women in leadership roles, a young person entering the industry may perceive that being a woman is a liability. The council is effectively changing the landscape and providing a forward-looking, progressive outlook for the industry’s future. GD: What are some of the challenges that women face in the propane industry? How has the Council worked to address them? NC: Working in a male-dominated industry can create challenges for some women. The goal is to get men and women working together in effective ways that creates strength and improves our organizations. Studies show that men and women collaborating at the executive level produce better governed companies and higher profits. That’s a strong business reason to support the work WIP does. The value provided by both genders, due to their differences, is what creates improved outcomes. I love getting this message out to people! The WIP council is proving to be a “leadership laboratory.” People join, get involved, get trained, develop skills, get promoted and give back to the industry. The council is a vital organization. Visit www.IndoorComfortMarketing.com to read the full interview. with Nancy Coop. To learn more about the NPGA Women in Propane Council or to get involved, visit www.npga.org or contact wip@npga.org. ICM ICM/Sept/Oct 2015 25
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