4. § Higher job satisfaction,
engagement, retention
§ 59.1% increase in
creativity, innovation, &
openness
§ All employees, including
white men, benefit from a
positive diversity climate
§ 37.9% better assessment
of consumer interest &
demand
§ Increased sales revenue,
greater relative profits,
greater market share…
§ Mixed-Gender Boards
have fewer instances of
fraud
§ Inclusive organizations
are 57.8% more likely to
improve their reputations
§ Lower risk of insolvency
§ Inclusive organisations
outperformed the S&P
500 in average annual
stock returns during the
Great Recession
§ Bigger talent pool
+ it is the right thing to do
Source: https://www.catalyst.org/research/why-diversity-and-inclusion-matter/
5. Proportion of women in
executive management
of the respective
30 largest corporations on
the stock exchange (2018)*
Sources: * AllBright report: Germany last place, Corporations across the world get more women into top management, May 2018; ** AllBright report: Tech Dudes caught in their own myth, May 2020
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN
IN LEADING POSITIONS
WITHIN TECH COMPANIES
29%
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN
IN LINE MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS WITHIN TECH
COMPANIES
12%
ONLY 1/3 OF TECH
COMPANIES HAVE FEMALE
LINE MANAGERS
1/3
2020**
6. motivation, lack of confidence, different
network, biases, etc.
Women
culture, processes, structures, leadership
etc.
Organisation
ignorance, boy’s network, Martin &
brothers, toxic behaviour etc.
Men
social norms, education, social framework
Society
Other factors
Lack of women in
leadership
9. Organisational level: Fix the system
q Culture
q Top management
q Processes, structures, procedures
q New work concepts
q Awareness & communication
q Education: trainings, initiatives, mentoring
q Evaluation, quotas
q ...
Discover what your people & organisation need
Copyright: Catalyst.org
10. Men: Become a part of the solution
q Become an ally
q Offer support - get involved, pay attention,
stand up for others
q Engage: Micro affirmations
q Take an interest and learn
q Challenge own biases and interrupt bias
q Leadership: Encourage, include, promote
q ...
Be brave and don‘t be discouraged by awkward moments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOH-
dCrV_XA
11. Women: Trust in yourself
q Dare to say yes
q Leave your comfort zone
q Empower yourself, challenge your
beliefs
q Networking & self marketing
q Ask! For support, promotion,
opportunities, pay rise ...
q Sisterhood
q ...
Be brave, develop the environment and resources you need
Source: https://cultureplusconsulting.com/2018/04/28/developing-self-confidence-for-women
12. Turning commitment into action
Ø It‘s challenging
Ø It‘s worth it
Ø Commitment of the leadership is crucial
Ø Action changes things
Ø Everyone can start tomorrow!