Should we all "Lean In"? When Women in Leadership is Neither Inclusive Nor Culturally Competent...
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Should we ALL Lean In?
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This presentation was given at the Forum on Workplace Inclusion on March 20, 2014 in Minneapolis (USA). Session objectives were: 1. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the perspective presented by Sheryl Sandberg in “Lean In” 2. Explore alternative resources that are more inclusive and culturally competent for women in leadership initiatives 3. Experiment with research regarding the significant value in traits commonly associated with women leaders For more information, please contact Monica Marcel, Founding Partner at LCW - [email protected] +1 773 769 9595, www.LanguageAndCulture.com
Transcript of Should we all "Lean In"? When Women in Leadership is Neither Inclusive Nor Culturally Competent...
Should we ALL
Lean In?
Monica Marcel
Founding PartnerKitty Vorisek
Executive Vice President
DHR International-Beijing
Bo Young Lee
Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Who We Are
Session Objectives
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First…A Recap
BillionsOf Women
In Asia…
Activity
In one Sentence…
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Ignored
Uncomfortable
Not HeardUnderstood
Valued & Involved
Monocultural:
Assimilating
Minimization:
Underestimating
Intercultural:Bridging
Approach:
Based on the Intercultural
Development Continuum,
by Dr. Mitch Hammer.
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Lean In & Feminism Walk Into a Bar…
If we all “Lean In”,
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So what can we do about it?
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#1 Women = Same
Analysis of the Performance Rating Sheet showed strong bias for individualistic, hyper-masculine
performance criteria
Performance Rating Sheet re-written, embedding cultural competence to manage bias (e.g., reward
collaboration and ability to avoid crisis)© 2014, Language & Culture Worldwide, LLC
#2 Do the work
#3
SOURCE: Diversity & Inclusion:
Unlocking Global Potential Global
Diversity Rankings by Country,
Sector and Occupation
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Transform in Context
“The Kingdom is undergoing a transformation, and we want to play the role of a positive agent.”
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Be Worthy#4
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THANKYOU
