should we all "lean in"? when women in leadership is neither inclusive nor culturally...

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This presentation was given at the Forum on Workplace Inclusion on March 20, 2014 in Minneapolis (USA). Session objectives were: 1. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the perspective presented by Sheryl Sandberg in “Lean In” 2. Explore alternative resources that are more inclusive and culturally competent for women in leadership initiatives 3. Experiment with research regarding the significant value in traits commonly associated with women leaders For more information, please contact Monica Marcel, Founding Partner at LCW - monica@lcwmail.com +1 773 769 9595, www.LanguageAndCulture.com

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Should we ALL

Lean In?

Monica Marcel

Founding PartnerKitty Vorisek

Executive Vice President

DHR International-Beijing

Bo Young Lee

Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Who We Are

Session Objectives

1

2

3

Activity

In one Sentence…

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Ignored

Uncomfortable

Not HeardUnderstood

Valued & Involved

Monocultural:

Assimilating

Minimization:

Underestimating

Intercultural:Bridging

Approach:

Based on the Intercultural

Development Continuum,

by Dr. Mitch Hammer.

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Lean In & Feminism Walk Into a Bar…

If we all “Lean In”,

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So what can we do about it?

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#1 Women = Same

Analysis of the Performance Rating Sheet showed strong bias for individualistic, hyper-masculine

performance criteria

Performance Rating Sheet re-written, embedding cultural competence to manage bias (e.g., reward

collaboration and ability to avoid crisis)© 2014, Language & Culture Worldwide, LLC

#2 Do the work

#3

SOURCE: Diversity & Inclusion:

Unlocking Global Potential Global

Diversity Rankings by Country,

Sector and Occupation

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Transform in Context

“The Kingdom is undergoing a transformation, and we want to play the role of a positive agent.”

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Be Worthy#4

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THANKYOU

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