Diversity Impact

How to Close the Confidence Gap

This article discusses the confidence gap between women and men, which starts in childhood and is reinforced through academic and professional years. It provides actions to address the confidence gap, such as understanding the problem, educating others, creating a forum for people to share, being conscious while recruiting, coaching perfectionism, creating a safe environment to take risks, and encouraging a collaborative workplace. It also emphasizes that the confidence gap affects not only women, but also other cultures, and that addressing it can lead to more innovation, risk-taking, and less burnout and attrition.

How Work Visa Uncertainty Made Me More Successful at Work

This article is about the challenges of working on a work visa in the US and UK for eight years. It discusses how the author used the uncertainty of their situation to their advantage, pushing themselves to work harder and reinvent themselves every year. It also discusses how the author had to build relationships in a new environment and culture, and learn a different language. The article concludes with the lessons the author learned, such as going out of their comfort zone, taking risks, and being confident and assertive.

How to increase your team’s diversity

This article discusses the difficulty of making a team diverse after it has already been established. It explains the steps taken to increase diversity, such as implementing a diversity slate system inspired by the Rooney Rule, and reaching out to minority groups through conferences and sponsorships. The article emphasizes the importance of being mindful of who is hired when first setting up a team, as it pays off in the long run. As a result of these efforts, 55% of the team's recruits are now women.

Insights on Diversity and Inclusion

This article discusses the need for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the practical steps that can be taken to achieve this. The author outlines their goals to improve diversity and inclusion, such as balancing the recruitment funnel, creating special experiences for diversity candidates, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. They also discuss the importance of measuring the impact of their efforts and the lessons they have learned.

The State of Women in Tech

This article discusses the lack of women in the tech industry and the barriers that keep them out. It suggests that companies need to create more female-friendly environments, provide improved working incentives, and encourage young girls to pursue computer science. Additionally, it highlights the fact that women-led tech startups receive 16 times less funding than those led by men. The article concludes by emphasizing the need to break down the institutional barriers that keep women out of the tech industry.

How to Work With People Who Are Different Than You

A new team member from a diverse background struggled to make themselves heard in a new team. Drawing from the book "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni, the team member organized activities to build trust and get to know each other better. They also had follow-up activities with an external coach and 1:1s with team members. The team member learned that taking ownership and being solution-minded are important qualities, and that even if you are new to a team, you should make sure you are heard.