Bias in the workplace can have a significant impact on individuals and organizations alike. It affects decision-making, relationships, and overall work culture. In this post, we explore the concept of bias and its effects on the workplace. We also discuss strategies for managing and reducing bias, the role of leadership in creating an inclusive culture, and ways to measure progress and ensure continual improvement. Join us as we delve into the complexities of bias in the workplace and explore practical steps towards a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
Case Study: Diversity Champions Leadership Intensive
In January and February 2020 we had the opportunity to partner with Intel again to design and deliver a two-day leadership intensive program for their Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders – AKA the individuals who serve as Diversity Champions for various underrepresented minority groups within the organization.
Case Study: Tech Company Leadership Program
Last December, we delivered a 2-day program to under-represented minority women at a large technology company and were invited back to share the leadership program with a broader audience of mid-level participants within the organization.
While objectives shifted slightly between the programs, we focused on developing a concrete career strategy map and layering in additional tools to help participants achieve their goals. This included clearly recognizing strengths, identifying areas of opportunity, and creating a personal board of directors to support and advocate for participants.
Across the three programs delivered to-date, we continued to track pre- and post- session benchmarking feedback. On average across the sessions, we saw an increase in agreement on key indicators:
My company values me and my contributions: +6%
My company supports me in defining my career plan: +18%
There are opportunities for me to progress in my organization: +15%
I possess the tools needed to achieve my career goals: +35%
I have a clear vision for my role at my company in the next 2 years: +20%
We’re looking forward to taking this program to more participants in 2020!
Lack of Visibility of Women in Leadership: Why Does it Matter?
We know that women are underrepresented in leadership across the board in this country. In the 2018 Women in the Workplace study our suspicions were confirmed when we learned that across industries progress toward gender equity in leadership has stalled nationwide. The chart below shows that women make up only 22% of the “C-Suite” level positions in this country, with women of color drastically less represented than that at only 4%.
Case Study: Small Team Workshop in Medical Technology Industry – Creating Communication Solutions and Team Understanding
In January we had the opportunity to work with an intimate group of sales managers who, while located across the country and managing different regions, work closely (although remotely) together on a daily basis. These managers all have highly scientific backgrounds but less experience in managing teams and co-leading management initiatives. We were asked to create a highly tailored workshop session with the goals of building a culture of mutual respect for one another’s unique management styles and creating communication pathways going forward.
Case Study: WE Lead Class 13
This year, for the second year in a row, we had the honor of facilitating the two-day overnight retreat for the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce WE Lead Program. WE Lead is a 10-month executive leadership development experience for high-potential, goal oriented women who are actively preparing for the next level of their career. The 10-month program begins with a kickoff reception at the Chamber, where the 56 women meet for the first time. The next time they come together is with us: for a two-day immersive experience for their retreat.
Case Study: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority REAL Leadership Experience
In July we were invited back to facilitate another great creative session for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority’s REAL Leadership Experience.
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Empathy: A Female Leader’s Greatest Superpower
We all know the stereotype: Successful leaders are rational, assertive, linear and in complete control of their emotions. But who said empathy wasn’t a necessary skill to be successful?
We are obviously huge fans of Wonder Woman here at Gild. In Wonder Woman: The Art and Making of the Film, Patty Jenkins reflected on the greatest superpower of all: "...to be strong enough to love in the face of darkness is the thing that sets Wonder Woman apart from so many before her.” Empathy was Wonder Woman’s greatest superpower.