Our esteemed panel of women business leaders are eager to get started and share their experienced insights with the audience.Join a Twitter discussion with women leaders on “Choose the future: Women in STEM”. Tune in on 8th Mar | 11 AM EDT https://t.co/dzYUIC7uqD #OneHCL #STinsights #ChooseToChallenge pic.twitter.com/CulWH6v83a
— CIO Straight Talk (@CIOStraightTalk) March 8, 2021
The panel doesn’t pull any punches as they discuss the barriers preventing women from achieving leadership roles in the workplace.We have an amazing panel with us for the #Tweetchat on “Choose the future: Women in STEM”. Visit https://t.co/16ERZxIgDz to join the discussion on 8th Mar | 11 AM EDT. #OneHCL #STinsights #ChooseToChallenge pic.twitter.com/xkLhA8ALgF
— CIO Straight Talk (@CIOStraightTalk) March 7, 2021
From elementary education to entrenches, outmoded attitudes by older generation executives – the odds are stacked against women but things are changing for the better.We are going live with the #Tweetchat. Here's the 1st question. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge@CarolCriner @CathyHackl @ChiOnwurah @devie_mohan @MsMagiera @digitalcloudgal @JolaBurnett @KMcDTech @LizLum @MadhaviLall1 @idesign @sandy_carter pic.twitter.com/dEdzr12f0U
— CIO Straight Talk (@CIOStraightTalk) March 8, 2021
Centuries old, institutional patriarchal structure that excludes, dismisses, and devalues the contributions of women. #STinsights
— Liz Lumley (@LizLum) March 8, 2021
A1 Some of it is generational perceptions. Those in leadership roles right now are often #GenX and prior to now #Boomers. Women weren't as confident to pursue #STEM like they have in the last decade. #GenZ will lead us into the future @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 pic.twitter.com/QvZdV3P9ty
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Completely agree @KMcDTech - hopefully there are more opportunities now, but more needs to be done in #stem education #STInsights
— Devie Mohan (@devie_mohan) March 8, 2021
yes, remember though - being in tech has only become "cool" in the era of Steve Jobs. I have high hopes for future generations as #tech leads the world into the future
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Developing confidence is important.
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
Confidence is a big one!!! @CIOStraightTalk #stinsights
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
A1: As a woman in #AR #VR #tech, when I started I definitely felt like I had to work twice as hard as my male counterparts to get the same level of recognition. @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
Q1 I agree with you @CathyHackl . When did this shift or did it? @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #STInsights https://t.co/nJMLvUVYLH
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
It's gotten a lot easier for me now that I have stronger name recognition in my industry, but I think as women we tend to see branding ourselves as too promotional, while I don't see that sentiment when my male counterparts do it. #STinsights #OneHCL
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
@CIOStraightTalk Q1 Women face many barriers in the workplace, 49% have faced discrimination, 23% have been overlooked for promotion because of gender & 51% have been told that their gender will inhibit their career! 1/2 #STinsights #OneHCL
— Chi Onwurah ? (@ChiOnwurah) March 8, 2021
@CIOStraightTalk Q1 2/2 We need to address representation too & celebrate the women that are doing so many good things in tech! Lack of representation is a barrier to inspiring the next generation to #ChooseTheChallenge #STinsights #OneHCL
— Chi Onwurah ? (@ChiOnwurah) March 8, 2021
A good role models is key @ChiOnwurah! #STinsights
— Devie Mohan (@devie_mohan) March 8, 2021
Agree with you @devie_mohan.We have been running a program for last 2.5 yrs to identify and promote more women role models in STEM https://t.co/hu2HtjVvso @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights https://t.co/8SFWMHpXeo
— Neha Anand (@NehaAnandBrahma) March 8, 2021
There are several reasons for this, of course, but I personally believe it all starts with education and lack of opportunities for girls to do #stem early in life. #STinsights #OneHCL
— Devie Mohan (@devie_mohan) March 8, 2021
absolutely! I see that changing rapidly with #GenZ
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Agreed! I see a big change coming too with #GenZ and #GenAlpha #STinsights #OneHCL #Tweetchat #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
A1 There is still bias in education. All levels of educational institutions from Pre-K to University and beyond need to encourage and support #WomenInSTEM @UCLA https://t.co/ddPSNlKTZr@CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 pic.twitter.com/OfprJjWdEF
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
As a Professor, I agree. Girls are systematically tracked away from science and math throughout their educational journey, which limits training and ability to go into professionally later in life. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
Absolutely!
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A1 Legitimate shots at leadership, starting at 1st-rung. Ref. McKinsey 2020 study; underscores the gaps 1st level mgr. For every 100 men promoted, 85 women. Women at mgr level hold 38% of mgr positions & men hold 62% @ciostraighttalk #STInsights #choosetochallenge
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
A1. Every leader is a technology leader. It’s become clear that there is no leadership without technology leadership. #STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/3fikwAnzCU
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
A1. Why aren't there more women in leadership positions?
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
Women outnumber men in college—
- 55% of undergraduates
- Avg higher grades
- Drop out less frequently than men.
Yet, in 2020 women < 4% of leadership positions in F500.#STinsights @lyndadecker @CIOStraightTalk pic.twitter.com/ermz3fzwi5
A1 In addition to what previous womxn have shared: bias, access, failure, active disregard for contributions, etc -- I also would add that systems were specifically designed to benefit cisgendered white men, thereby furthering the cycle.. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
A1. There are higher standards & a non inclusive culture@GirlsWhoCode survey, 22% of computer scientists identify as women - dropping from 37% in 1995.@pewresearch survey: 50% of @WomenWhoCode experienced gender discrimination at work.#STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/8P0C942pwC
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
A1: Per the recent @Accenture study, 86% believe organization must train all to think like technologists
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
-to use and customize technology solutions
-without highly technical skills#STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/NsgEZYhkeu
There are many reasons that span structural, corporate, individual mindsets and lifestyle choices. A leading barrier is a lack of women and girls pursuing science or math courses or shifting into it later in their careers. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
I completely agree. In the US in #GenX we pursued #finance #law #medicine as primary fields to make $
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Yes as GenX the default path for me was management (and the cool MBA degrees!) or medicine, law, engineering.
— Devie Mohan (@devie_mohan) March 8, 2021
The panel shares their personal stories of the challenges and obstacles they’ve faced because of their gender in their professional journeys.It's critical that we look closely at this data and dive into the why at our organizations. All levels should be looking at why and asking, what can we do to actively contribute to progress? #STinsights https://t.co/DH3DlmkjGB
— renée berry ? (@rfberry) March 8, 2021
The more things change, the more they stay the same – but together we can act to improve organizational culture.Join in the conversation using #STinsights #OneHCL #Tweetchat #ChooseToChallenge. And our second question is: @CarolCriner @CathyHackl @ChiOnwurah @devie_mohan @MsMagiera @digitalcloudgal @JolaBurnett @KMcDTech @LizLum @MadhaviLall1 @idesign @sandy_carter pic.twitter.com/9Xxssu4KXD
— CIO Straight Talk (@CIOStraightTalk) March 8, 2021
Anyone woman who has dared to leave the house, express an opinion or harbour any ambition has experienced this. You need to be aware that your voice will lack status will not automatically be awarded trust. #STinsights
— Liz Lumley (@LizLum) March 8, 2021
yes!
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
#STinsights early career, I perceived mission driven roles to be exclusively in the public sector. I wish I was exposed earlier to the amount of impact you can have when you combine technology with topics you’re passionate about.
— renée berry ? (@rfberry) March 8, 2021
Great point regarding multiple paths to impact.
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
A2 My early career success incl adopting behaviors of male counterparts. Less self-aware I later had to unlearn some of these behaviors and gained confidence through being more of myself. @ciostraighttalk #STInsights #onehcl #choosetochallenge
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
I can relate Carol. I did that too, but now it's easier for me to be me and not someone else. @ciostraighttalk #STInsights #onehcl #choosetochallenge
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
A2 My 1st sr leadership role, I was told by an older white male on the team, "Sweetie, it's OK if you just sit & listen. No one would blame you if you didn't feel up to it." It shocked me, but sadly also effectively silenced me for awhile. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
That's really disturbing, I'm very sorry you experienced that.
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
This is wrong on so many levels. So sorry you experienced that. @ciostraighttalk #STInsights #onehcl #choosetochallenge
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
I’ve had similar experiences, and it shifted my confidence. I was naturally confident and these experiences made me question myself more than I’d like. It took practice to recognize, process and move past them faster through my career and focus on contributing. #STinsights https://t.co/FA4sf1pmKx
— renée berry ? (@rfberry) March 8, 2021
2/ However I realized that I was playing into the game, and so I made it a point of speaking up MORE than the others on our team. I tried to be the first to contribute, and back up my contributions with evidence, data.
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
3/ I was able to demonstrate not only did I earn my seat at that table, but I had a voice and value to contribute. I only wish I had had the courage and confidence to believe that from the start, rather than allowing his words to stall me. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
Yes, yes and yes!!! @CathyHackl https://t.co/6n1khuOhuJ
— Jola Burnett ✨ (@JolaBurnett) March 8, 2021
@CIOStraightTalk Q2 1/3 When I was admitted to @imperialcollege to study electrical engineering it was the proudest day of my life. Back then 12 per cent of my fellow students were women. 35 years later that number is only 13%! #STinsights #OneHCL
— Chi Onwurah ? (@ChiOnwurah) March 8, 2021
@CIOStraightTalk Q2 2/3 As a black, female engineering student in a mostly male science faculty I had to deal with a lot of assumptions. Assumptions about black people, Nigerians, women, Geordies #STinsights #OneHCL
— Chi Onwurah ? (@ChiOnwurah) March 8, 2021
@CIOStraightTalk Q2 3/3 I also think it is really important to remain authentic to yourself. Don’t succumb to the blame and change the victim culture and remember to #ChoosetoChallenge #STinsights #OneHCL
— Chi Onwurah ? (@ChiOnwurah) March 8, 2021
@ChiOnwurah Do we need to fix some 'leaky pipeline' in the education system?#STinsigihts
— Tanay Tandan (@TanayTandan) March 8, 2021
Constantly educating those around you to rethink these assumptions can be exhausting. When we think/talk about barriers, it’s so important to recognize the energy required to navigate these environments. Thank you for sharing. #STinsights
— renée berry ? (@rfberry) March 8, 2021
wow!
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
There are micro instances all the time. I was once in a room where every male member was handed a business card by the client and the women ignored. I’ve experienced far more segregation as a minority/woman of colour/person with an accent though
— Devie Mohan (@devie_mohan) March 8, 2021
that is definitely a compounded challenge
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A2. If I have, I wasn’t aware of it. I was raised to believe I can be whatever I want to be. I’ve never seen my gender as an obstacle. Parents need to support their daughters and raise their sons to be advocates of #diversity @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 pic.twitter.com/QSdVIHMdGS
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A2: I have experienced some of these barriers, and it's taken years of work to overcome them, but I can say I'm making my own way in a new side of #tech. #AR #VR #spatialcomputing. @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
A2. Most of the companies I’ve worked for have been very forward thinking in the advancement of women. The one which wasn’t doesn’t exist anymore @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge pic.twitter.com/lPl31G6y58
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
I was told at "said company" that women should be passive and speak in a soft tone to "get ahead" but what they really meant was "survive" ?? I did not survive and neither did they ?♀️
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
I once did an interview with a 'senior man' at a large card issuer. He said (before I started speaking) You'll need to speak loudly, I have trouble hearing ladies voices' I responded with: 'I have a lot of experience talking to old, white men, we won't have a problem. #STinsights
— Liz Lumley (@LizLum) March 8, 2021
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A2. One of the companies I've worked for - @Xerox has a long storied history of advancing women and minorities dating back to the1960s with what is known as the "Wilson Rule" @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge2021 https://t.co/ps7oi8v5HV
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Definitely have personally experienced barriers throughout my career. I found having both a Mentor and a Sponsor helped. A Mentor that that can help you grow and a Sponsor who will advocate for you towards your next position. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
A2 Sponsorship and networking help break barriers. Relationships created safe places to ask ??, seek advice & someone to speak positively @ you when you are ‘outside of the room’. @ciostraighttalk #STInsights #onehcl #choosetochallenge
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
A2. Be bold, take a risk and speak about the issues.
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
Example here with @francessca_v at our #Reinvent conference!#STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/us1ZyJJe4T
A1: Women may not realize that there are a lot of types of technology roles that exist in a #STEM vertical. They do not always entail coding, e.g., digital forensics in cybersecurity.#STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge https://t.co/bSzBmOPy6N
— Jola Burnett ✨ (@JolaBurnett) March 8, 2021
Absolutely @JolaBurnett ! Many new options and fields are opening up and some incredible women have played a role in shaping IT as we know it today! Hedy Lamarr, Grace Hopper to name a few..#STinsights #ChooseToChallenge #OneHCL https://t.co/PkNiBDPTW1
— Apoorva Agarwal (@Apoorva_Ag) March 8, 2021
A2: I usually refer not to breaking the glass ceiling, but to breaking the virtual ceiling because I work in the #AR #VR industry. @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 pic.twitter.com/GTBe9szTIp
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
Definitely have personally experienced barriers throughout my career. I found having both a Mentor and a Sponsor helped. A Mentor that that can help you grow and a Sponsor who will advocate for you towards your next position. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
A2: I also think that corporate America has no idea what to do with women that have a strong #personalbrand. Don't silence those voices, use them to elevate your company's position @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 pic.twitter.com/RA03Wqgtil
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
'If I had a nickel' for every woman I know that has been told 'not to speak at that event' or taken to task for 'being so vocal and public'. Your 1st 'women shouldn't be ambitious' lesson will be around how worried your company leadership is about your public persona #STinsights
— Liz Lumley (@LizLum) March 8, 2021
Complete red flag Liz
— Jo Peterson (@digitalcloudgal) March 8, 2021
A2. Celebrate other women's success.
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
@afgascoigne published her first book Tech Boss Lady and our @GirlsinTech applauded her success!
P.S. I don't know why my eyes were closed!!!#STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/Hx2iKfKGMH
A2. Support female founders -- like @aninanet from @360fashion
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
Here's her #IoT wallet that's in the Chicago Museum of Science named the "Sandy" in my Pink Fav color. #STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/MKKmHiYXAm
Thanks for sharing that @CathyHackl. What's your go to advice to women still facing such barriers at work? #STinsights #ChooseToChallenge #OneHCL https://t.co/Lb8OHSVNCZ
— Apoorva Agarwal (@Apoorva_Ag) March 8, 2021
I'm lucky because I'm part of a newish sector & there are many women role models, plus there's a strong cohort of female leaders. As a #Latinx in #tech I was lucky to see @ImmersiveJourno & @vrevelyn as leaders that became mentors & friends. That changed the game for me. #OneHCL
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
Yes, yes and yes!!! @CathyHackl https://t.co/6n1khuOhuJ
— Jola Burnett ✨ (@JolaBurnett) March 8, 2021
Right? I swear, I feel like I need to start an academy for corporate America to learn how to leverage that. What will companies do with the #GenZ and #GenAlpha workers who have personal brands? @ciostraighttalk #STInsights #onehcl #choosetochallenge
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
I will join you :-)
— Jola Burnett ✨ (@JolaBurnett) March 8, 2021
A3. Equalize the boards. @GirlsinTech launched @halftheboard a #genderequality initiative that calls on #tech to commit to 50/50 gender parity in board by 2024
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
Join us! https://t.co/gvvu5e8Okj#STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/LLQG3OvnvD
I ❤️ that you get a timeline. Goals aren't real unless you add real milestones
— Jo Peterson (@digitalcloudgal) March 8, 2021
The panel takes on some critical action points to bringing down barriers to entry for women in the workplace.Thank YOU! Four years is more than enough time. #halftheboard by 2025. Let's make it happen!
— Half the Board: 50/50 by 2025 (@halftheboard) March 8, 2021
Equitable opportunities are a must and being an advocate for the cause is a key leadership responsibility for all executives.Time for our third question. Keep the questions coming! Join the conversation using #STinsights #Tweetchat #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge@CarolCriner @CathyHackl @ChiOnwurah @devie_mohan @MsMagiera @digitalcloudgal @JolaBurnett @KMcDTech @LizLum @MadhaviLall1 @idesign @sandy_carter pic.twitter.com/n51H0He9Wt
— CIO Straight Talk (@CIOStraightTalk) March 8, 2021
I recommend interviewing a minimum of 2 female candidates for each role. According to an @HarvardBiz article, if there is only 1 women in your candidate pool, there's statistically no chance she will be hired. Increase the candidate pool, you improve # of women in the workplace.
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
The link to the @HarvardBiz article is here: https://t.co/zrLyTulccu
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
Agree and actually make an effort to find more female candidates! Outreach programmes by some banks in the UK have been very helpful with this. #STinsights
— Devie Mohan (@devie_mohan) March 8, 2021
First off – stop asking how ‘women can fix this’. This is a structural problem that is well ingrained. It can not be fixed by ‘women being more confident or ‘running faster’ #STinsights
— Liz Lumley (@LizLum) March 8, 2021
That said – women need to recognise that they are influenced by the structure as well. Look back on when you failed to offer a female leader your trust. When you just felt ‘more secure’ working with a man. #STinsights
— Liz Lumley (@LizLum) March 8, 2021
This isn’t about ‘men versus women’ breaking down barriers is about all of us dismantling those outdated structures, cultures and mindsets. #STinsights
— Liz Lumley (@LizLum) March 8, 2021
you beat me to it! #RESPECT
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Glad you could join this conversation! @devie_mohan How do you see future of women at work with the new normal? #STinsights #ChooseToChallenge @CIOStraightTalk
— Chhaya Rathi (@RathiChhaya) March 8, 2021
Sadly, the pandemic has set us backwards in terms of work-life balance for women. However the flexibility of hours and ability to work remotely are great blessings and I look forward to seeing women benefiting from this!
— Devie Mohan (@devie_mohan) March 8, 2021
A3 We need to use our seat at the table to open the door for others who are underrepresented or missing. We need to call out systems and structures that are perpetuating these issues. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge 1/4
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
2/ We also need to model how to show up as our full selves at work for other womxn, so they don’t feel like they need to downplay their womxnhood in the workplace - or anywhere else. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge 2/4
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
3/ E.g., As a new mom, I didn’t hide the pumping blocks on my schedule - I wrote “pumping” or “nursing”. If that block wasn’t respected, I showed up in a cover, and pumped during the meeting. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge 3/4 pic.twitter.com/kfTjSehIkR
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
4/ Our womxnhood isn’t a deficit to be hidden; it should be celebrated as a STRENGTH. The longer we play into the current structure, the more we support a male-designed & dominated system. Don't change for the world - change the world. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge 4/4
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
— Madhavi Lall (@MadhaviLall1) March 8, 2021
A3. Women teach leaders can advocate for women by hiring, obviously. But I think getting involved at the education level and mentoring children, undergrad, and grad students in the #STEM space is important as well @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Be part of the conversation. Have a point of view, take an active role in a meeting, share an idea, use active language. #STinsights #Tweetchat #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
Q3 Yes! Be part of the conversation #STinsights #Tweetchat #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge @CIOStraightTalk https://t.co/VlinyQ3gKb
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
A3 Lift others. I see real progress. I recall a time when women were unlikely to support ea other. Today, I see women leaders create mentorship programs & lead the way. Look at no. women on our #tweetchat @ciostraighttalk #STInsights #choosetochallenge
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
A3: Champion other women, mentor, lead by example and find ways to fund opportunities for other women @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
A3: I personally created and funded the Cathy Hackl Women in VR AR scholarship via the @thevrara to pay it forward @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 #AR #VR
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
As an appreciative recipient, I can attest that the scholarship and Cathy have already made a huge impact on my journey! ??And...I'll also be paying it forward once I can.
— Elena Chopyak (@Echopyak) March 8, 2021
@CIOStraightTalk 3 we need greater representation, but we also need to empower the women that are already in tech to knock down the barriers that they have faced along the way. We need to listen to women's experiences and remove those barriers for the next gen #STinsights #OneHCL
— Chi Onwurah ? (@ChiOnwurah) March 8, 2021
A3. Surround yourself with people who will champion you.
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
There's a difference between a cheerleader and someone who helps connect you with others, will speak the truth, and provide you with answers.
Find your champions. #quote @nancyduate #STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/qhP3HrqYAH
#STinsights @CarolCriner @CathyHackl @ChiOnwurah @devie_mohan @MsMagiera @digitalcloudgal @JolaBurnett @KMcDTech @LizLum @MadhaviLall1 @idesign @sandy_carter Thank you for sharing from your heart & inspiring so many! Really appreciate your candid exchange to Q2 @CIOStraightTalk
— Neha Anand (@NehaAnandBrahma) March 8, 2021
A3. It takes all leaders to dismantle barriers for women in tech.
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
My big 5 are about CARES:
1.Culture - more inclusion
2.Activate more STEM ed
3.Robust women leadership examples
4.Equal pay
5.Sponsors for the next generation#STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/tlQrFvVTyX
A3. If you can see it, you can be it. It takes diversity in leadership to set the example.
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
Here's @charleneli the incredible author and market maker who is showing others that success in tech is possible!#STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/GOiKILkAAo
Next, the panel discuss the role women leaders have to play in creating a more equitable workplace for women.I don't think there's a page of my copy of Open Leadership that doesn't have notes scibbled in the sides. Love that book @charleneli. Will have to check out The Disruption Mindset! #STinsights
— renée berry ? (@rfberry) March 8, 2021
Driving systemic change is key to changing culture but it’s built on personal bonds like mentorships and support.A big shoutout to everyone on our panel. Here’s our fourth question. Join the conversation using #STinsights #Tweetchat #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge@CathyHackl @ChiOnwurah @devie_mohan @MsMagiera @digitalcloudgal @JolaBurnett @KMcDTech @LizLum @MadhaviLall1 @sandy_carter pic.twitter.com/6OQalHBWMo
— CIO Straight Talk (@CIOStraightTalk) March 8, 2021
Be a mentor and help guide, advise someone to grow in her current position. Let's encourage more women into #STEM or #STEAM fields. It’ll not only improve the quality of work being done, but will also open up great career paths for many women. #STinsights #Tweetchat #OneHCL
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
A4. Leadership starts at the top and needs to be embedded in a culture. It goes even beyond companies into people and culture. Countries with the most women in the boardroom: RT @cgledhill @CIOStraightTalk @statistacharts #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge2021 pic.twitter.com/soUbTFNIy8
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
So true. We can't be what we can't see
— Jo Peterson (@digitalcloudgal) March 8, 2021
My next door neighbor was the first career woman I knew growing up - she was a salesperson @Xerox in the 80s (dating myself !) I was so inspired by her. Huge influence on my life.
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A4. Women and men can raise fearless daughters @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge2021 pic.twitter.com/fxmou1mbhm
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
And sons who are fine with the fearless daughters !
— Madhavi Lall (@MadhaviLall1) March 8, 2021
Yes!
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Hire more women. Promote more women. Pay women more. Invest in women more. EVERYONE. Just do that. Full stop. Stop the ‘debate and discussion’ HIRE AND PAY WOMEN. #STinsights
— Liz Lumley (@LizLum) March 8, 2021
A4: Spend time talking and helping the upcoming generation of female leaders and lead by example. Love the quote If you can see it you can be it. @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
A4: reach out to women that need help or you know have been laid off or are looking for a new role. See how you can help them. @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
A4. I think we need to ask what BOTH men and women can do as men still occupy the majority of senior roles in technology (and MANY are doing a lot) @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge2021 pic.twitter.com/AqhD2ZC7or
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A4 Mentor other women and when doing so, model authentically – 1/2@CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
2/ Model how you made difficult choices, overcame adversity, determined your own right fit for balancing your career and your own wellness. Show them that while the path isn’t smooth, it is possible. @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge 2/2
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
@CIOStraightTalk Q4 as women we need to encourage & support other women in tech to help progress. With women tech leaders inspiring women and girls into #tech & #STEM subjects at school! #STinsights #OneHCL
— Chi Onwurah ? (@ChiOnwurah) March 8, 2021
A4 Example, I spoke to a female executive just last month about pipeline. She was taking on the unofficial lead of recruitment for the company across all HCBUs. Women leaders must continue to lead and bring others along. @ciostraighttalk #STInsights #onehcl #choosetochallenge
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
The ability to follow your own interest is key in schools and family settings. No one in my family is in tech, I learnt tech and coding out of my own interest in school - but I was well supported in that journey #STinsights
— Devie Mohan (@devie_mohan) March 8, 2021
A4. Engage the DoD -- Dads of Daugthers!
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
Start early with your daughters, nieces, granddaughters, Research shows that DoD that encourage in #STEM have kids that score 2x higher in #STEM subjects!
WOW! Bring it on Dads of Daughters! #cloud@CIOStraightTalk
#STinsights pic.twitter.com/msVgwXWZtl
Feel luky to have parents who encouraged me to go after anything I was interested in. My dad used to talk through sales strategies with me that he was thinking through when I was 9. The impact of engaging in business conversations at such a young age was huge for me. #STinsights
— renée berry ? (@rfberry) March 8, 2021
A4: I have to personally thank @sandyct for introducing me to #AWS WWPS. I worked on her team for 9 months and learned a lot about leadership from her. @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
A4. There’s a science gender gap. We are working hard to change that by showing examples of strong women leading the way.#STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL @AmazonScience https://t.co/2pV6kCjJ19 pic.twitter.com/a04ZKmL2CT
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
For the final question, they discuss the troubling issue of gender parity in STEM for the future.A4. We can showcase those who dare to rise.
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
The women innovators, small business owners, Launchers, artisans, creators and more who are rising to the challenge and driving change in the world. #STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCLhttps://t.co/vjtOKubfew pic.twitter.com/Fk2PFuoDjx
For any business paying attention, the answer is clear – greater inclusivity and parity generates innovation and profit.Here’s our final formal question to the panel. Keep shooting YOUR questions using #STinsights #OneHCL #Tweetchat #ChooseToChallenge @CarolCriner @CathyHackl @ChiOnwurah @devie_mohan @MsMagiera @digitalcloudgal @JolaBurnett @KMcDTech @LizLum @MadhaviLall1 @idesign @sandy_carter pic.twitter.com/nc3pkCi27T
— CIO Straight Talk (@CIOStraightTalk) March 8, 2021
Business is recognizing that innovation is fueled by bringing diverse perspectives together. Many businesses aren’t ready to hire women for top executive positions, but the evidence is clear. More women = more profit.
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
When we realise this is a structural problem – NOT a woman problem, not a confidence problem, not a pipeline problem, and EVERYONE works to change that structure. #StopAskingWomenToFixEverything #STinsights
— Liz Lumley (@LizLum) March 8, 2021
Yes, the burden is not on women only. Agree.
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
#THIS pic.twitter.com/IR29NL0guV
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
The generation entering the workforce is far more inclusive. I see lots of hope !
— Madhavi Lall (@MadhaviLall1) March 8, 2021
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— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A5. I see positive signs as companies like @SAP collaborate with organizations that #ChooseToChallenge gender bias. The @WiDS_Worldwide Conference spearheaded by @Stanford kicks off on #IWD2021 @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021 https://t.co/ZhMwqbxwUT
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A5. At the current rate of change, it will take almost 100 years to achieve gender parity (overall), an unacceptable timeline in today’s modern world. It’s not optional @WEF @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021#ChooseToChallenge2021https://t.co/FAxTS23mBZ
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Check out this ? chart pic.twitter.com/ljnk8h2UXt
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A5 My niece starts University in Engineering in fall. Exciting! She is fielding stereotypical questions of her choice. “it will be hard”. I am doubly proud of how she’s handling those questions. So yes!!, I see signs. @ciostraighttalk #STInsights #onehcl #choosetochallenge
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
A5 Honestly, I’m not sure. I’ve already begun teaching my 2.5yo daughter to claim her space, and ready for a world that’s not ready for her. I would love to say in her lifetime we’ll get there, but I can’t guarantee it. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Jennie Misong Magiera (@MsMagiera) March 8, 2021
A5. Increasing women’s participation will play a large role in achieving #GenderParity and will not only lead to more innovative, more profitable companies, it could add up to $28T or 26% to the global GDP @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL https://t.co/BJdZVyXOZC
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A5. Our clients @SAP also provide a great deal of inspiration for the future of women’s leadership: How 3 Women Leaders #ChooseToChallenge2021 @SAPIndustries https://t.co/zmJAhO7yOa @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A5. There is inspiration and positive signs all around me @SAP's Stephanie Nashawaty on the 5 Things She Learned When She Built a Diverse Team @Forbes @SAPIndustries https://t.co/Kz3GK8rLdj @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL #IWD2021
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
A5 In EU 41% of scientists and engineers are women. But Women outnumber men in these professions in Lithuania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Portugal and Denmark, as well as in non-EU member Norway. We have success in pockets globally? #STinsights #OneHCL #Tweetchat #ChooseToChallenge
— Carol Criner (@CarolCriner) March 8, 2021
@CIOStraightTalk Q5 There has been small progress thanks to groups like @Anthea_SWAN but the Govt are not doing enough to encourage and support women into STEM roles. We need equality now not in another century! #STinsights #OneHCL
— Chi Onwurah ? (@ChiOnwurah) March 8, 2021
A5: I recently heard a quote that stayed with me. One of the women in my #HiPower AUS ring said," When a mediocre female worker is easily promoted to VP at my company, I'll know my job helping women is done," So true. @CIOStraightTalk #STinsights #OneHCL pic.twitter.com/JyyVrZSgNT
— Cathy Hackl - CEO's Guide to the Metaverse (@CathyHackl) March 8, 2021
Dang! I just chuckled
— Jo Peterson (@digitalcloudgal) March 8, 2021
Our sincerest appreciation and thanks to our panel of powerful women for sharing their insights and stories. Until next time! Happy Women’s Day/Month!A5: Some progress. For #IWD, @awscloud is celebrating the iboundary-breaking women called “The Face of Innovation.”
— sandy carter (@sandy_carter) March 8, 2021
Learn more about how the women of #cloud are changing the face of tech!#iot @IoTchannel #STinsights @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCLhttps://t.co/ZUvzpRlGMs pic.twitter.com/1R0043dMIf
A big thank you to our Power Panel for their #STinsights and those who joined us for this exclusive discussion on our #Tweetchat #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge@CathyHackl @ChiOnwurah @devie_mohan @MsMagiera @digitalcloudgal @JolaBurnett @KMcDTech @LizLum @MadhaviLall1 @sandy_carter pic.twitter.com/tcxRL0YNdG
— CIO Straight Talk (@CIOStraightTalk) March 8, 2021
This was a great way to start off Monday and celebrate #IWD2021 #Respect to the panel @CIOStraightTalk #OneHCL #STinsights #ChooseToChallenge ???
— Karen McDermott ☁️ (@KMcDTech) March 8, 2021
Thank you. It was great to participate. We have so much more work to do to shift the conversation to drive real and impactful change. #STinsights #OneHCL #ChooseToChallenge
— Rachel Powers (@idesign) March 8, 2021
