[Update Book] One thing women in tech need right now This weekend I’m doing a deep dive into the survey results for the book “How women in Tech Succeed Worldwide”, which I’m co-writing with Fionnuala O'Conor. I’m in awe of the generosity of these 450+ women from 60+ countries. There is no sugar coating. They tell it as they live it. Yesterday, I focused on the challenges women in tech tell us that they are experiencing now. It was heartbreaking to read some of the stories. And there are definitively common themes across ages, geographies, and sectors. One of those is “Not being taken seriously” It’s like a mantra. Keeps coming up on the responses. Depending on the woman, it comes through with - Regret - Anger - Helplessness - Surprise - Fatigue… This is not something on women in tech’s head. This is real. Women in tech want to be contributing but their contributions are ignored. The uncomfortable truth is that this is not something that women can change. This needs a cultural change that extricates misogyny and patriarchy from your organisation. If you are ready to embark on that journey, DM me. #WomenInTech #WomenInSTEM #WomenInBusiness #GenderEquality #GenderEquity #Patriarchy #Misogyny
Incredible work on highlighting these important voices—looking forward to the insights your book will bring to fostering more inclusive environments in tech!
Just been reading “Illogical Stories” by Eleanor Gordon-Smith, I had to highlight the sections where she wrote about / quoted studies highlighting how it doesn’t matter what words you use what reasoned arguments you put, if you are not being heard. Words do not work the same way for everyone. I think this translates into our work places too.
It really is such a slow change. It's like ignoring 50% of the population when infact if you work well together you'll have far more benefits.
I love this! 💕
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7moLooking forward to this powerful storytelling so we can transform the narrative for the next generation of women in Tech. #genderequality #Womenintech #inclusive #digitalhumanism