Sunday, February 12, 2012

Sheryl Sandberg: Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders


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Video Introduction:


Sheryl Sandberg: Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders




Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions -- and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.

1.      Sit at the table – women under estimate themselves.

Question: Why did you do a good job?

Response:  Men reply “Because they are awesome!”



Women reply “Because of some one helped them. They got lucky. They worked really hard.”



2. Make your partner a real partner – equal pay, work, jobs, recognition, etc. for everyone.  No bias towards men. 



3. Don’t leave before you leave – women should have career plan that is long term, as well as short term. Keep your foot on the gas pedal until the very day you are ready to move on with balancing home, family, and work.



Conclusion:

Innovation ideas from the video include the use of analytics and data mining to help fully realize the potential of women as corporate leaders. Knowledge is good and sharing of knowledge is even better. Another innovation idea is the use of social networking, distant education, and the Internet to alter the present bias that stands in the way of equal opportunities for women.



Forces that impact these ideas:

Societal – is our society ready for balanced and equal rights in the workplace, especially in the technology industry where the current research highly favors men.

Economical – studies have demonstrated that men and women with balanced lives for home and career will live longer, healthier, happier lives, which ultimately increases productivity.

Technological – how can our society create a greater interest in science and technology for women?
oks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions -- and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.

1.      Sit at the table – women under estimate themselves.

Question: Why did you do a good job?

Response:  Men reply “Because they are awesome!”



Women reply “Because of some one helped them. They got lucky. They worked really hard.”



2. Make your partner a real partner – equal pay, work, jobs, recognition, etc. for everyone.  No bias towards men. 



3. Don’t leave before you leave – women should have career plan that is long term, as well as short term. Keep your foot on the gas pedal until the very day you are ready to move on with balancing home, family, and work.



Conclusion:

Innovation ideas from the video include the use of analytics and data mining to help fully realize the potential of women as corporate leaders. Knowledge is good and sharing of knowledge is even better. Another innovation idea is the use of social networking, distant education, and the Internet to alter the present bias that stands in the way of equal opportunities for women.



Forces that impact these ideas:

Societal – is our society ready for balanced and equal rights in the workplace, especially in the technology industry where the current research highly favors men.

Economical – studies have demonstrated that men and women with balanced lives for home and career will live longer, healthier, happier lives, which ultimately increases productivity.

Technological – how can our society create a greater interest in science and technology for women?

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