Women In Tech: Lifting as We Climb
summary
Actionable steps: set mentorship expectations (meeting cadence, goals, boundaries), distinguish mentor versus sponsor — sponsors assign stretch projects and advocate at the table — and use amplification: when a woman speaks repeat and name her so her idea sticks. Specific tactics include CCing an ally to borrow their privilege, hiding a full name in signatures, and the scripted pushback stop interrupting me to reclaim airtime. Accenture’s program shows impact: 47% new hires women and near‑100% female participation in development programs.
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chapters (15)
- 0:00Introduction and speaker background
- 2:32Ladder pullers vs ladder climbers
- 5:04Mentorship fundamentals and expectations
- 14:34Mentorship in the data community
- 16:22Sponsorship vs mentorship
- 20:19Amplification strategies at work
- 22:29Stopping interruptions in meetings
- 27:28Q&A session begins
- 28:10Limited mentorship options and solutions
- 31:41Combating unconscious bias
- 35:35Being authentic without being aggressive
- 37:26Physical presence and workplace dynamics
- 41:00Troublemaking for progress
- 44:26How men can be allies in tech
- 48:03Closing and next steps
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