Gender Diversity in Technical Leadership

FITC #WEBU18 Gender Diversity in Technical Leadership

FITC #WEBU18 Gender Diversity in Technical Leadership

FITC #WEBU18 She/Her/Hers Woman in Leadership Community Builder A11y + Inclusion Advocate Lover of #realtalk

FITC # WEBU 18 Did You Know? In developed countries around the world, women make up more than half the work force …yet 5% of the largest S&P 500 companies are led by women

FITC # WEBU18 Did You Know? 60% Of Bachelor’s Degrees in both the US and Europe are obtained by women

FITC # WEBU18 Did You Know? In the United States, there are more men named John leading major companies, than women leading major companies

FITC #WEBU18 We have the experience. We have the education. Why haven’t we seen this translate into statistics?

FITC # WEBU18 TODAY’S AGENDA Part One - A Diversity of Perspectives Part Two - Closing the Chasm Part Three - Re-defining the Behavioural Code

FITC # WEBU18 This is a new format! The Format: 👥 Small Groups 🗣 Short Discussions 💬 Contribute to the Forum 💥 = Crowd-Sourced Perspectives

FITC #WEBU18 It’s been a tough few weeks in the news.

FITC #WEBU18 Let’s channel the strength of others, and be kind.

FITC #WEBU18 CODE of CONDUCT: By participating, you agree to… -Be Respectful We are dedicated to providing a safe space for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, mental illness, neurotype, physical appreance, body, age, ethnicity, nationality, language or religion.

Add, Don’t Detract If you are not helping to create a safe space by contributing positively to today’s conversation, you may be asked to leave. If you have any concerns, please direct them to the session moderator (me!).

FITC #WEBU18 Take the Pledge "I will do my part to create a safe space. I will not share others’ stories without permission. I will listen more than I speak."

FITC #WEBU18 Part One Why is it important to have a diversity of perspectives represented at the leadership level? @AND REACROFTS

FITC #WEBU18 Let’s break out into groups.

⏱ 10 minutes Let’s talk about the impact of diverse perspectives Emotional IQ ROI Representation Buying Power Productivity Morale Innovation

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FITC #WEBU18 Part Two How can we close the chasm between individual contributorship and leadership for underrepresented groups?

⏱10 minutes Let’s talk about the barriers that keep women from reaching the top. Lack of access, role models, sponsors, factors like gender bias, mindset

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⏱10 minutes What are sometactics to raise voices of underrepresented groups?

Shine Theory, Raising Voices, Listening, Sponsorship, Advocacy, Note-Taking

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⏱10 minutes How might we create access to leadership roles? Training, Role Models, Executive Sponsors, Networking, Mentorship Opportunities

FITC #WEBU18 Part Three How can we re-define the behavioural code that has come to define the traditional definition of a strong leader?

⏱10 minutes How might we re-write the traditional definition of a leader? Aggressive, Passionate, Accountable, Bold, Strong, Driven

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FITC #WEBU18 Thank you For your (amazing) contributions to today’s conversation. Let’s keep it going. #DiversityInLeadership