Important Perspectives for Being a Good Pioneer | Yoshimi Kobe | TEDxAnjoWomen

In the still male-dominated construction industry, Yoshimi Kobe has been working at the forefront since the 1990s. In this talk, she explains why she took on the unprecedented challenge of continuing as a site supervisor after marriage and childbirth, and shares what she has valued to pave the way for her younger colleagues.

『良き前例を作るために大事な視点』

今なお男性社会のイメージが強い建築業界で、小部慶美は1990年代から第一線で働き続けています。このトークでは、彼女がなぜ結婚、出産後も現場監督を続けるという全く前例のないことにチャレンジしたのかを説明し、後輩に道を開くために大切にしてきたことを共有しています。

経歴：
小部 慶美（こべ よしみ） | 一級建築士・一級建築施工管理技士
1972年愛知県名古屋市生まれ。大学卒業後、大手住宅メーカーにて戸建てや分譲住宅の現場監督を経験。生活者の目線に立つ現場管理は施主様から好評を得る。結婚・出産後も現場監督業をしながら働き、当時としては数少ない建築業界の女性監督者として、後輩たちのロールモデル的役割を果たす。その後1日100人超の職人が出入りする物件の現場を管理するなどして、社内で優秀社員表彰を受賞。また工事系技術者で社内初の女性管理職になった。更にMBA（経営学修士）を取得するなど、自分らしい学びと働き方を貫いている。 She was born in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, in 1972. After graduating from university, she worked for a major housing company as a site supervisor for detached houses and condominiums. Her on-site management from a consumer’s viewpoint was well-received by many clients. After marriage and childbirth, she continued to work as a site supervisor. She was a role model for her younger colleagues as one of the few female supervisors in the construction industry at the time. Later, she was awarded the Outstanding Employee Award for managing a construction site where more than 100 craftsmen came in and out each day. She also became the first female construction engineer in the company to hold a managerial position. She also obtained an MBA (Master of Business Administration), and continues to pursue her unique way of learning and working. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx