ABOUT WILDCAT ONE



WILDCAT ONE PAPERS

Pat Tomlin of Wildcat One has presented papers at a number of conferences and is currently the UK representative for the United Nations Team of Specialists on Gender and Forestry.

Some of these papers presented are available for download in PDF format. Please note that in order to view these files Acrobat Reader must be installed on your system.

Just Wild about her Work

Profile of Pat Tomlin in the Aberdeen University Alumni Briefing. May 2006

Organisations

Boards urged to ditch the old NED stereotype
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Focus Magazine
Is Scotland’s pool of non-executive directors critically thin? Or do boards simply make life difficult for themselves by pursuing a “pale, male and stale” approach to executive appointments?

A fresh approach will become increasingly critical as changing demographics shrink the traditional labour pool. By 2010, it is predicted that only 20% of the UK’s population will be white, male, able-bodied and under 45.

Diversity

UK Representative
United Nations (UNECE/FAO) Team of Specialists on Best Practice on Gender and Forestry from April 2004 to April 2006 across Europe
As a result of previous research in this area and involvement in the international seminar at Viseu, in 2001, Pat Tomlin was asked by the Forestry Commission to represent Britain on this UN sponsored Team of Specialists. The remit of the group is to assess the representation of women in all sectors of the forestry industry within Europe and North America and propose strategies whereby the situation can be improved.

The group is also looking at the overall image of the industry and the impact this may have on the recruitment and retention of both women and men.

This two year project is likely to culminate in a presentation of findings and proposals to UNECE/FAO and at a subsequent international seminar/conference.

Professional Women Foresters in the British Forestry Industry
A study by Wildcat One commissioned by the Forestry Commission, April 2001
Wildcat One was commissioned by the Forestry Commission to investigate the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in forestry; the experiences of women working within the industry and the recruitment of women into vocational forestry education. This is the executive summary of the report; if you are interested in the full report please contact Wildcat One.
Women in Forestry: Strategies to increase women’s participation in the forestry sector in Europe & North America
Joint United Nations/International Labour Organisation (UNECE/FAO/ILO) Seminar: April 2001: Viseu - Portugal

Pat Tomlin presented a paper to an international audience, on behalf of the British Forestry Commission, outlining the findings of empirical research undertaken on the subject of "Professional Women Foresters in the British Forestry Industry" to an international audience from across the forestry industries in Europe and America.

Coaching

Executive Coaching
An article by Pat Tomlin, Director of Wildcat One, and Malcolm Dix, Managing Partner of Dix Partners, for Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS) CAs in Business Focus, Issue 21, September 2004
Executive or business coaching is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing industries in the United States and demand is also increasing significantly across the UK. But what exactly is executive coaching and what benefits does it really offer? Is it just the latest in a long line of business fashion accessories?

Leadership

Transformational Leadership
Aberdeen City Council Senior Management Group Conference March 2003: Aberdeen
Keynote speaker on ‘Transformational Leadership – the leadership of change’ at a one-day ‘Leadership’ conference, for senior managers of Aberdeen City Council.