348: The Recognition of Women in AV

Join this week's panel as they discuss how the AV industry continues improve its recognition of women in the AV industry. Brandy Johnson introduces her new LinkedIn Women of AV Hall of Fame award, beginning with the recognition for Renee Benson. The group reflects on women’s representation in AV, the industry’s progress away from booth-babe culture, and why inclusive representation benefits both teams and customers. Nancy shares firsthand concerns about investment-firm ownership, including pressure for short-term financial performance and its effects on employees and business development. Murphy connects the conversation to project management: successful organizations must understand the difference between ongoing operations and the projects that sustain them, while listening to experienced people at every level. The episode closes with upcoming HETMA Golf Classic and EDUCAUSE activities.

Topics Discussed:

Brandy Johnson’s LinkedIn Women of AV Hall of FameRecognition of Renee Benson’s industry and community contributionsWomen’s representation and leadership in AVProgress beyond booth-babe culture at industry eventsInclusion as a business and customer-experience priorityWomen as AV end users and decision-makersHETMA’s women-forward perspective in higher educationPrivate equity and investment-firm involvement in AVLayoffs and short-term financial pressureAcquisitions and strategic alignment in AVProject management versus ongoing operationsListening to experienced teams during organizational changeThe AV Life is a Higher Ed AV Media production. More at higheredav.com.

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