by Caroline | Jan 3, 2012 | Business Results, Inclusive culture, Masculine Feminine Difference, Men and women at work, Organizational culture, Retention of women |
To capture the upside of gender diversity in leadership, leaders must engage both men and women. Understanding and appreciating both masculine and feminine approaches to work is key. To create understanding of these differences without stereotyping, we use Max and Fran–prototypes of masculine and feminine ways of working. Max and Fran structure organizations, teams and space differently. There are advantages and disadvantages of both. Appreciating both can increase engagement.
by Caroline | Aug 30, 2011 | Difference, Engagement, Inclusivity, Retention |
Send to KindleIn a recent blog (August 15), I addressed the question of whether retention is a matter of interest in recessionary times. Sylvia Ann Hewlett is the President of the Center for Work-Life Policy (http://www.worklifepolicy.org/index.php/pageID/26) and...
by Caroline | Aug 25, 2011 | Business Results, Diversity, Inclusivity, Retention |
Send to Kindle I have submitted a proposal to speak at South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive, to be held in Austin in March 2012. Proposals are selected based on PUBLIC VOTING. Your vote, before September 2, can help me get selected...
by Caroline | Aug 8, 2011 | Balance of masculine feminine, Business Case, Business Results, Difference, Diversity, Engagement, Gender diversity, Inclusivity, Retention, Retention of women, Talent pipeline |
Send to KindleThere has been a (too) long hiatus in my blog posts. Though I’ve taken a break from my blog, I have not taken a break from focusing on the importance of creating work cultures that are inclusive of both masculine and feminine approaches. For the last...