Resistance to Change

Resistance within organizations to changing the status quo can be a significant barrier for women aspiring to leadership roles in tech. Promoting a culture of change and innovation, where diversity is viewed as a strength, can help overcome this resistance. Leadership training and workshops that address unconscious bias can also be beneficial.

Resistance within organizations to changing the status quo can be a significant barrier for women aspiring to leadership roles in tech. Promoting a culture of change and innovation, where diversity is viewed as a strength, can help overcome this resistance. Leadership training and workshops that address unconscious bias can also be beneficial.

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Rupali Patil
Sr. AI Product & Strategist at Lenovo
Mon, 11/25/2024 - 09:55

Many organizations resist changing the status quo, which can hinder women aspiring to leadership roles. The most ironic part is that these same organizations often promote diversity and inclusivity in the outside world. Fostering change requires more than just external messaging; it’s about changing the "internal mental models" and recognizing diversity as a strength that drives innovation and success.

To overcome this, it’s essential for organizations to:
- promote a culture of change and innovation, where diversity is viewed as a strength.
- create environments that embrace diverse leadership styles can help break down these barriers.
- additionally, build the leadership training and workshops that address unconscious bias are vital in equipping both men and women to recognize and challenge these biases.

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