trends and lessons learned from everwisewomen

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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

heather@geteverwise.com