Celebrating our 'Women in Management' graduates!
DNEG was delighted to sponsor employees for InStep UK’s 'Women+ in Management' course
Last week, we celebrated our cohort of employees in London who completed the InStep UK 'Women+ in Management' course!
Organized by Dara McGarry (Outreach Senior Manager, DNEG Animation), InStep UK’s 18 month Women in Leadership programme was designed for UK-based emerging managers interested in improving their skills in providing direction and guidance to their team members.
Congratulations to graduates Abigail Cadogan (Head of Editorial - Western Sites), Toni Fitzpatrick (Bidding Producer), Nessa Zhang Mingfang (CG Lighting Supervisor), Victoria Adeyeri (Software Developer), Kristin Stolpe (Build TD), Freyja Last (Project Manager, DNEG Animation Workflow) and Daniela Reyes (Marketing and Publicity Specialist). InStep Customer Solutions Manager, Stacey Roe, even joined the celebration!
L-R Top: Kristin Stolpe, Freyja Last, Toni Fitzpatrick, Victoria Adeyeri
L-R Bottom: Dara McGarry, Abigail Cadogan, Nessa Zhang Mingfang, Daniela Reyes, Stacey Roe
Among other things, participants learned how to:
- Develop a confident and authentic leadership style
- Master effective team management and motivation techniques
- Enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Build strong communication skills for managing relationships
Hear what they had to say about the course below:
Daniela Reyes:
“Thank you to everyone at DNEG who made this possible. The course was such an enriching and inspiring experience. I look forward to continuing to connect with more women leaders in the industry.”
Toni Fitzpatrick:
“The Leadership apprenticeship with InStep has been a deeply rewarding experience that has expanded my knowledge, strengthened my confidence, and I am very grateful for the opportunity. I am excited to apply this learning as I progress in my career.”
Abigail Cadogan:
“This course really highlighted intelligent, research-backed leadership techniques that my team and myself have already greatly benefited from.”
Victoria Adeyeri:
“Taking part in the course allowed me to share common experiences with my colleagues from other departments as well as empowered me when making day-to-day decisions on project management, or applying regulations by formalising some of my existing knowledge.”
On bringing the program to DNEG, Dara McGarry said:
“We are so very proud of our cohort and the beginning of a new chapter in their journey, shaped by confidence, vision, and the courage to lead with authenticity.”
Congratulations, graduates!