Who does she think she is? Women, leadership and the ‘B’(ias) word
Women's leadership efficacy parallels that of males, but they face a double bind: adhering to gender expectations can impede leadership, and vice versa. Gender disparities are exacerbated by implicit prejudice, societal norms, and unequal expectations. These discrepancies are caused by social and organizational factors rather than talent. Practical ideas are aimed at increasing women's leadership representation.
Photoquote
Men should reach out to women interested in leadership roles, encourage them to apply and offer to serve them as their ally.
Photoquote "Push-Pull Mentoring"
This method consists of pushing people ahead of you and pulling people behind you.
Photoquote
Bill Tholl, the founding executive director of the Canadian Health Leadership network, affirms that It is necessary but not sufficient to mentor those that are behind you but also sponsor them. The distinction there is not just to point to doors, but to actually help doors open.
The missing voice of women in COVID-19 policy-making
The article highlights the underrepresentation of women in decision-making roles in Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Women, especially working mothers, bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities and are affected by job loss. Their voices are essential to advocate for investing in care infrastructure, which is crucial for economic recovery.
We need to stop "untitling" and "uncredentialing" professional women
The article covers "untitling," a gender prejudice in which women with professional titles are frequently referred to by their first names, whilst males are given titles. It defines "uncredentialing" and provides techniques for combating these prejudices, focusing on leadership accountability and courteous correction.
Men as Allies
Men have an important role in ensuring that women are represented and supported in positions of leadership. The report identifies impediments such as impostor syndrome and networking difficulties, and proposes that males encourage diversity and challenge preconceptions about collective action.
Photoquote
Women health leaders tend to lead from who they are and where they are rather than the position they happen to occupy.
Barriers & Bias: The Status of Women in Leadership
"Barrier & Bias," an AAUW study, investigates gender gaps in STEM areas. It identifies prejudices and cultural barriers, as well as ideas for advancing gender parity in scientific, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.
Infographic "Picture a Leader. Is She a Woman?"
The image shows a child's sketch of a man leader dressed professionally.
Photoquote
Despite the health care workers being dominantly women, the health care leaders are predomnantly men. This is due to cultural, social, and economic reasons.