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Iris Bohnet
Published: 2016
What Works: Gender Equality by Design is a comprehensive guide to solving the problem of gender inequality in the workplace. Written by Iris Bohnet, a behavioral economist and the director of the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School, the book offers a practical and evidence-based approach to achieving gender equality in the workplace. Bohnet argues that the traditional approach of focusing on changing individuals' attitudes and behaviors is not enough and that instead, we need to change the systems and environments in which people work in order to achieve gender equality.
The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides an in-depth overview of the problem of gender inequality and the evidence for its persistence in various sectors of the economy. Bohnet highlights the various obstacles that women face in the workplace, including bias, discrimination, and lack of representation in leadership roles. She also explains how these issues are not limited to any one particular sector, and are pervasive across all industries. This section serves as a compelling call to action for readers to take concrete steps to address gender inequality in their workplaces.
The second section of the book offers a range of evidence-based solutions for addressing this problem, drawing on the latest research in behavioral economics and social psychology. Bohnet suggests practical interventions that can be implemented in organizations, such as improving the design of job advertisements to attract a more diverse pool of applicants, increasing transparency in pay and promotion decisions, and creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. She also offers advice on how to design more effective mentoring and sponsorship programs that can help women to progress in their careers. This section provides readers with a clear understanding of what they can do to address gender inequality in their workplaces.
The third section of the book focuses on implementation, providing guidance on how to put these solutions into practice. Bohnet provides examples from various organizations that have successfully implemented some of these interventions, and she highlights the importance of measuring and monitoring progress. She also provides advice on how to build a coalition of supporters, how to overcome resistance and how to sustain progress over time. This section is particularly useful for managers and leaders who want to take concrete steps to address gender inequality in their organizations.
What Works: Gender Equality by Design is a must-read for anyone looking to understand and address the problem of gender inequality in their workplace. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the problem, and offers practical and evidence-based solutions for achieving gender equality. With its easy-to-read style, real-world examples and case studies, the book is an accessible guide for anyone looking to make a change in their organization. Bohnet's book not only highlights the issue but also provides a roadmap for individuals and organizations to take action to achieve gender equality.
The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides an in-depth overview of the problem of gender inequality and the evidence for its persistence in various sectors of the economy. Bohnet highlights the various obstacles that women face in the workplace, including bias, discrimination, and lack of representation in leadership roles. She also explains how these issues are not limited to any one particular sector, and are pervasive across all industries. This section serves as a compelling call to action for readers to take concrete steps to address gender inequality in their workplaces.
The second section of the book offers a range of evidence-based solutions for addressing this problem, drawing on the latest research in behavioral economics and social psychology. Bohnet suggests practical interventions that can be implemented in organizations, such as improving the design of job advertisements to attract a more diverse pool of applicants, increasing transparency in pay and promotion decisions, and creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. She also offers advice on how to design more effective mentoring and sponsorship programs that can help women to progress in their careers. This section provides readers with a clear understanding of what they can do to address gender inequality in their workplaces.
The third section of the book focuses on implementation, providing guidance on how to put these solutions into practice. Bohnet provides examples from various organizations that have successfully implemented some of these interventions, and she highlights the importance of measuring and monitoring progress. She also provides advice on how to build a coalition of supporters, how to overcome resistance and how to sustain progress over time. This section is particularly useful for managers and leaders who want to take concrete steps to address gender inequality in their organizations.
What Works: Gender Equality by Design is a must-read for anyone looking to understand and address the problem of gender inequality in their workplace. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the problem, and offers practical and evidence-based solutions for achieving gender equality. With its easy-to-read style, real-world examples and case studies, the book is an accessible guide for anyone looking to make a change in their organization. Bohnet's book not only highlights the issue but also provides a roadmap for individuals and organizations to take action to achieve gender equality.
1. Gender inequality in the workplace is a pervasive problem that affects all industries and sectors.
2. Traditional approaches of focusing on changing individuals’ attitudes and behaviors are not sufficient, systems and environments need to change in order to achieve gender equality.
3. Improving the design of job advertisements, increasing transparency in pay and promotion decisions, and creating a culture of inclusion and belonging are practical interventions that can be implemented to address gender inequality in the workplace.
4. Effective mentoring and sponsorship programs can help women progress in their careers.
5. Measuring and monitoring progress is crucial in order to sustain the progress that is made towards achieving gender equality in the workplace. Building a coalition of supporters, and addressing resistance to change are key components of implementing interventions that aim to achieve gender equality.
2. Traditional approaches of focusing on changing individuals’ attitudes and behaviors are not sufficient, systems and environments need to change in order to achieve gender equality.
3. Improving the design of job advertisements, increasing transparency in pay and promotion decisions, and creating a culture of inclusion and belonging are practical interventions that can be implemented to address gender inequality in the workplace.
4. Effective mentoring and sponsorship programs can help women progress in their careers.
5. Measuring and monitoring progress is crucial in order to sustain the progress that is made towards achieving gender equality in the workplace. Building a coalition of supporters, and addressing resistance to change are key components of implementing interventions that aim to achieve gender equality.
What Works: Gender Equality by Design is a book by Iris Bohnet, a behavioral economist and the director of the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. The book offers a practical and evidence-based approach to solving the problem of gender inequality in the workplace. Bohnet argues that the traditional approach of focusing on changing individuals' attitudes and behaviors is not enough and that instead, we need to change the systems and environments in which people work in order to achieve gender equality.
The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides an overview of the problem of gender inequality and the evidence for its persistence in various sectors of the economy. The second section offers solutions for addressing this problem, drawing on the latest research in behavioral economics and social psychology. Bohnet suggests a range of practical interventions, from improving the design of job advertisements to increasing transparency in pay and promotion decisions. She also offers advice on how to create a culture of inclusion and belonging, and how to design more effective mentoring and sponsorship programs.
The third section of the book offers guidance on how to implement these solutions in practice. Bohnet provides examples from various organizations that have successfully implemented some of these interventions, and she highlights the importance of measuring and monitoring progress. She also provides advice on how to build a coalition of supporters, how to overcome resistance and how to sustain progress over time.
Throughout the book, Bohnet combines rigorous research with a practical and actionable approach, making it an ideal guide for anyone looking to understand and address the problem of gender inequality in their workplace. It appeals to people who want to learn about the most effective ways to solve this problem, especially the managers and leaders who want to make changes in their organization. The book is not just theoretical, but it is full of real-world examples and case studies that are easy to understand and implement.
The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides an overview of the problem of gender inequality and the evidence for its persistence in various sectors of the economy. The second section offers solutions for addressing this problem, drawing on the latest research in behavioral economics and social psychology. Bohnet suggests a range of practical interventions, from improving the design of job advertisements to increasing transparency in pay and promotion decisions. She also offers advice on how to create a culture of inclusion and belonging, and how to design more effective mentoring and sponsorship programs.
The third section of the book offers guidance on how to implement these solutions in practice. Bohnet provides examples from various organizations that have successfully implemented some of these interventions, and she highlights the importance of measuring and monitoring progress. She also provides advice on how to build a coalition of supporters, how to overcome resistance and how to sustain progress over time.
Throughout the book, Bohnet combines rigorous research with a practical and actionable approach, making it an ideal guide for anyone looking to understand and address the problem of gender inequality in their workplace. It appeals to people who want to learn about the most effective ways to solve this problem, especially the managers and leaders who want to make changes in their organization. The book is not just theoretical, but it is full of real-world examples and case studies that are easy to understand and implement.
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