trends and lessons learned from everwisewomen
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Welcome!
About Us
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Courtney Emerson Advisor, Women’s
Leadership Programming
Elizabeth Borges Program Manager, EverwiseWomen
A quick poll
If companies continue to advance women into leadership
at current rates…
How long will it take to achieve global gender parity in the workplace?
How long will it take to achieve global gender parity in the workplace?
79 years
That’s a woman’s entire lifetime.
We can’t wait.
Today’s Agenda
Part I: Why We’re Not There (Yet)
Part II: How We’re Working to Close the Gap
Part III: What We’re Learning
Inclusive Organizations
SOURCE: Garr, S. (2013). Diversity & Inclusion: An Analysis of the Current Landscape. Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting LLP.
5x More agile
More high performing 3.3x
D&I: A Virtuous Cycle
So, What’s Stopping Us?
Key Challenges to Gender Equity in the Workplace
1. Bias 2. Lack of Relationship Capital 3. Insufficient Programming
MIT Sloan School Study • One video pitch (identical script and slides) • Two voice overs (one male and one female)
– The outcome?
MIT Sloan School Study • One video pitch (identical script and slides) • Two voice overs (one male and one female)
– The outcome?
40% more likely to receive funding
Lack of Relationship Capital
Men are
46% more likely to
have a sponsor
SOURCE: Center for Talent Innovation.
Lack of Relationship Capital
Men are
46% more likely to
have a sponsor
Caucasians are
62% more likely to
have a sponsor
SOURCE: Center for Talent Innovation.
The Importance of Role Models Journal of Experimental Social Psychology • Students were asked to give a speech arguing against higher
tuition fees • Posters in the back:
SOURCE: Bombari, D., Latu, I., Lammers, J., & Mast, M. S. (2013 May). Successful Female Leaders Empower Women’s Behavior in Leadership Tasks. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 49(3), 444-448
The Importance of Role Models Journal of Experimental Social Psychology • Students were asked to give a speech arguing against higher
tuition fees • Posters in the back:
SOURCE: Bombari, D., Latu, I., Lammers, J., & Mast, M. S. (2013 May). Successful Female Leaders Empower Women’s Behavior in Leadership Tasks. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 49(3), 444-448
The Importance of Role Models Journal of Experimental Social Psychology • Students were asked to give a speech arguing against higher
tuition fees • Posters in the back:
SOURCE: Bombari, D., Latu, I., Lammers, J., & Mast, M. S. (2013 May). Successful Female Leaders Empower Women’s Behavior in Leadership Tasks. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 49(3), 444-448
The Importance of Role Models Journal of Experimental Social Psychology • Students were asked to give a speech arguing against higher
tuition fees • Posters in the back:
SOURCE: Bombari, D., Latu, I., Lammers, J., & Mast, M. S. (2013 May). Successful Female Leaders Empower Women’s Behavior in Leadership Tasks. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 49(3), 444-448
No Poster
3 Reasons Programs Don’t Go Far Enough
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“One and Done” Programs
3 Reasons Programs Don’t Go Far Enough
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“One and Done” Programs
“One Size Fits All” Learning
No Relationship Building Support
3 Reasons Programs Don’t Go Far Enough
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“One and Done” Programs
“One Size Fits All” Learning
No Relationship Building Support
How We’re Closing the Gap
Programming should be…
Connected Actionable Personalized
12-Month Journey
In-Person Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
Month 1 Month 12 Month 6
Executive Fireside
Chat
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Full-Day Kick-Off & Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
Virtual Kick-Off
Calls
In-Person Design
Thinking Session
Executive Fireside
Chat
12-Month Journey Month 1 Month 12 Month 6
Executive Fireside
Chat
Peer Group Meetings
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Virtual Kick-Off
Calls
In-Person Design
Thinking Session
Executive Fireside
Chat
In-Person Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
Full-Day Kick-Off & Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
12-Month Journey Month 1 Month 12 Month 6
Executive Fireside
Chat
Experience Manager Support
Peer Group Meetings
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Virtual Kick-Off
Calls
In-Person Design
Thinking Session
Executive Fireside
Chat
In-Person Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
Full-Day Kick-Off & Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
12-Month Journey Month 1 Month 12 Month 6
Executive Fireside
Chat
1:1 Executive Mentor Match*
Experience Manager Support
Peer Group Meetings
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Virtual Kick-Off
Calls
In-Person Design
Thinking Session
Executive Fireside
Chat
In-Person Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
Full-Day Kick-Off & Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
12-Month Journey Month 1 Month 12 Month 6
Executive Fireside
Chat
1:1 Executive Mentor Match*
Experience Manager Support
Access to Virtual Learning and Online Community
Peer Group Meetings
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Virtual Kick-Off
Calls
In-Person Design
Thinking Session
Executive Fireside
Chat
In-Person Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
Full-Day Kick-Off & Workshop With LifeLabs
Learning
EverwiseWomen Participants
*Representative of SF, Seattle, and NYC 2015-2016 programs
The EverwiseWomen Journey
Connected Actionable Personalized
“Empathy is the most radical
of human emotions.” – Gloria Steinem
Expand our action
repertoire
Result in broadened
thinking
Increase engagement
and playfulness
Allow us to absorb
knowledge more quickly
Make us more resilient in the face of failure
High Quality Connections
Our Approach to Peer Groups • Grounded in real-world experiences
and challenges
• Designed to be self-sustaining • Meant to support coaching skills
Formal Programs
“Women with formal mentors were more likely to be promoted than women with
informal mentors by a ratio of 3:2.”
-- 2011 Catalyst Study
The EverwiseWomen Journey
Connected Actionable Personalized
Participants are looking For… Skill Building • Core leadership and management skills • Executive presence (and confidence) Support & Insight • Real-time support on how to handle work challenges • Support identifying and building new opportunities Connections • Deep professional and personal connections to trusted
peers and mentors • External networks with peers across and within industry
The EverwiseWomen Journey
Connected Actionable Personalized
EverwiseWomen Programming
Learner at the Center
1:1 EXEC MENTOR
PEER GROUP
ONLINE LEARNING
LIFELABS WORKSHOPS
PM SUPPORT
ONLINE COMMUNITY
ExM SUPPORT
EXEC FIRESIDE
CHATS
What We’re Learning
3 Key Learnings
1. Lack of relationship capital (+ the importance of connections) is even more critical than we thought
41% Currently have a mentor
Importance of Peers
“Meeting other amazing women leaders has been invaluable. Providing
our own experiences and getting feedback has been so helpful!”
3 Key Learnings
1. Lack of relationship capital (+ the importance of connections) is even more critical than we thought
2. Commitment and investment in your own learning is key
“What Would You Say…”
• …to someone about to start EverwiseWomen?”
“What Would You Say…”
• …to someone about to start EverwiseWomen?”
Be committed to yourself and your development through this
program. You can’t just go through the motions.
Stay committed, both individually and as a peer
group. The wealth of experience and diverse
recommendations are very valuable.
Make it a priority and make sure to be committed.
3 Key Learnings
1. Lack of relationship capital (+ the importance of connections) is even more critical than we thought
2. Commitment and investment in your own learning is key
3. Personalization is needed – but so is clear structure
Peer Group Portal
Peer Group Portal
What’s Been Most Valuable?
“Peer groups. Even though the sessions are great, the peer groups really bring it home.”
“I love my mentor. I have been meeting with her every 3 weeks to work on the areas I wanted to improve on.”
“In-person workshops provide actionable items to use daily.”
“The online Everwise page with relevant activities/articles for self-paced learning.”
Questions?
If you’re interested in enrolling your high-potential women into EverwiseWomen, reach out to
