Why we all need women in tech
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The document discusses the historical and current state of women's representation in technology, highlighting significant figures and organizations that advocate for gender diversity in the field. It presents statistics on female participation in tech, leadership roles, and the positive correlation between gender diversity and financial performance. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for female role models and initiatives aimed at encouraging young girls to pursue careers in technology.
Why we all need women in tech
- 1. By VINITA RATHI Director Women Who Code London, Co-Founder Systango & CodePunt, Ex VP Goldman Sachs
- 2. Ada Lovelace wrote first computer program in the mid-1800s. Dina St Johnston and Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley founded first two software houses in the UK in late 1950s and early 1960s
- 3. FEMALE REPRESENTATION BY INDUSTRY GROUP, OVERALL & IN LEADERSHIP POSITION Female Representation Overall Female Representation in Leadership Position* Government, Education & Non-profit Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Media & Entertainment Professional Services Retail & Consumer Products Financial Services & Insurance Telecommunications Technology - Software Oil & Energy Architecture & Engineering Manufacturing / Industrial Aeronautical, Automotive & Transportation Technology - Hardware *Leadership positions are defined as those with a seniority of director or above
- 4. In 2014: Overall Female Representation Female Representation in Leadership Position* *Leadership positions are defined as those with a seniority of director or above - All of the members who had software engineering skills that were hired by a tech company in 2013, only 14% were women. - 28 FTSE 250 companies still have all male boards - As per 2014 e-skills, women working in the tech sector has fallen
- 5. GENDER DIVERSITY Pays off. Organization with better financial performance have more women in leadership roles BOTTOM 20% Financial performance TOP 20% Financial performance 37% of all leaders are women 12% of all leaders are High-Potential women 19% of all leaders are women 8% of all leaders Are High-Potential women All Leaders Percent women Percent High-Potential women
- 6. Differentiators The desire to make the difference, desire to build than to win Nearly a third of women would take a pay cut for an "impact job" compared to just 19% of men. Realistic and practical On an average women founded companies achieved 35 percent higher ROI, and, when venture-backed, 12 percent higher revenue than venture-backed male-owned tech companies. Analytical, more flexible & multi tasking Women are faster in comparing, analyzing the data and using that to the best of the business. They identify problems more quickly and more accurately. Behavioral aspects (studies in last few years) Nurture people and develop relationships. Open, more accessible and because they are also tolerant to differences, so they're more skilled at managing diversity. Better at defining job expectations and providing feedback. Team work.
- 7. WHY? Psychological & Perception Boys are expected to learn about machines, tools and how things work. Girls are expected to be good at interpersonal relationships and to focus on people and emotion. Acknowledgement and Encouragement Women would like to get credit for what they deserve. They don’t want an unfair advantage. Participation Man only panels cannot alone do the discussions on how to get more women! They just won’t get the dimension.
- 8. SO WHAT DO WE DO? A 15 year old “Digital girl” of the year, Amy Mather said to a European Panel in her winning speech "It's more female role models that we need, please don't make it pink". Motivate Need to answer this question - “Why should I, a girl, want to code? “ Aspire & Inspire Give visibility to the amazing projects female engineers have worked on. We need to show that it's not just men who are behind the technology they use in their everyday lives. Outlook Girls find failure more difficult to deal with than boys. Perception Women are just as smart, as capable and as entitled to work as men. Resources Different initiatives needs to be taken.
- 9. Global non-profit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. We provide an avenue into tech, empower women with skills needed for professional advancement, and provide environments where networking and mentorship are valued. The organization has executed more than 900 events around the world, garnered a membership exceeding 16,000, and has a presence in 14 countries.
- 10. In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston marathon, After realizing that a woman was running, race organizer Jock Semple went after Switzer shouting, "Get the hell out of my race and give me those numbers“ however, Switzer's boyfriend and other male runners provided a protective shield during the entire marathon. The photographs taken of the incident made world headlines, and Kathrine later won the NYC marathon with a time of 3:07:29.
- 11. SOURCES Sohan Murthy, Linked In Research Assistant. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/article/20140708151101-72012765-revisiting-gender-inequality- in-tech http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/september/tech-gender-gap-090914.html BY CLIFTON B. PARKER http://www.inc.com/sue-williams/why-we-need-women-in-stem.html BY SUE WILLIAMS http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/rachel-swidenbank/why-cant-women-be-coders-too_ b_5522883.html
Editor's Notes
- #11: Women have done it and Women can do it. They play a pivotal role in this society and can equally do in Tech. Infact indsutry will flourish more because of the contribution women makes. All that is needed is a helping hand :-)