Ann Holmes & Associates FRAMING INCLUSION The 6th eSTEeM Annual Conference STEM Futures – Supporting Students to Succeed 25‐26 April 2017 Ann Holmes & Associates

North American Context Men Allies for Gender Equality @ WEPAN Change Leader Forum http://www.wepan.org Interactive workshop, men only Gendered Innovations, Londa Schiebinger, Stanford University Fix the knowledge; integrating sex and gender analysis into research Ann Holmes & Associates

North American Context Atlantic ConnecTions Conference 2017, Halifax N.S. Women and their male colleagues in SETT from a cross- section of industries, education, government, and not-for- profit organizations are invited to attend. Maria Klawe, Harvey Mudd College, CA #BeBoldForChange Five Regional Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering, NSERC http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca Mary Williams, Becoming Leaders, ASCE Press Ann Holmes & Associates

Ann Holmes & Associates The WinSETT Centre Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology www.winsett.ca Action-oriented non-profit that aspires to recruit, retain and advance women in SETT Founded by CCWESTT Ann Holmes & Associates

Women in SETT Leadership Program Goal: Increase and sustain the participation of diverse women as leaders and decision-makers in SETT occupations. Objectives: Inspire, develop and strengthen the leadership and decision-making knowledge, skills and roles in women in SETT Contribute to creating SETT work environments that are respectful, inclusive. Ann Holmes & Associates

Becoming Leaders Workshop #1 Objectives Increase participant awareness of factors that influence leadership success Gain confidence in making career and leadership development choices Share and acquire useful tips and strategies Develop a preliminary action plan to advance their personal leadership potential Network with other women with a variety of experiences in SETT sectors Ann Holmes & Associates

Effective Communication Workshop #2 Objectives Identify gender factors in communication for women in SETT Classify four different styles of communication Assess personal communication style, strengths and challenges Differentiate communication styles in others Adapt personal style to communicate effectively with other styles Demonstrate strategic self-promotion and constructive feedback Recognize the importance of peer networking and feedback Ann Holmes & Associates

Ann Holmes & Associates Research Says… Top 6 Communication Hurdles for Women Taking Credit Taking Things Personally Negotiating Effectively Challenging Power Obtaining Sponsors Projecting self-confidence and a powerful presence Harvard Business Review Ann Holmes & Associates

Successful Negotiation Workshop #3 Objectives Assess personal negotiation style, strengths and challenges Classify negotiation opportunities Distinguish five negotiation styles Deploy the ‘win-win’ (collaborative) negotiation Identifying Planning Conducting Documenting Learning from a negotiation Ann Holmes & Associates

Negotiating for Success Key Messages If you do not ask, you are unlikely to get (confidence) If you do ask, you may still not get (gender factors) Appreciate, document and communicate your value Focus on what you want and need Plan, network, seek advice from mentors and reflect upon your successes & failures Ann Holmes & Associates

Navigating Politics in the Workplace #4 Key Messages: Workplace Politics are a reality that can positively and negatively affect career progress and leadership success. Women can (and should) navigate workplace politics as well as men. Engaging in Workplace Politics does not mean leaving your values and authenticity behind. Ann Holmes & Associates

Double Jeopardy? Gender Bias Against Women of Colour in Science Ann Holmes & Associates

Networking, Mentors and Sponsors #5 Workshop Objectives Appreciate the critical role of relationships to supporting and advancing their career Revisit their leadership and career goals Learn how to develop (and be) sponsors and mentors Strengthen their networking skills Reflect on the professional presence they project Consider the gender factors of networking, mentorship and sponsorship Ann Holmes & Associates

What Can Organizations Do? Provide information and training on unconscious bias to managers/leaders Provide networking opportunities accessible to women and men Foster a mentoring culture Implement processes to have senior leaders identify, meet and potentially sponsor talented women in the organization, looking broadly and deeply within the organization Clarify and communicate why the organization is implementing any such initiatives Ann Holmes & Associates

Gender-based Analysis Plus GBA+ @ Status of Women Canada http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/gba-acs/index-en.html Ann Holmes & Associates

Ann Holmes & Associates What is GBA+? GBA+ is an analytical tool used to examine a policy, program or initiative for its varying impacts on diverse groups of women and men, girls and boys. It provides a snapshot in time, by challenging assumptions and capturing the realities of women and men affected by a particular issue.  GBA+ provides analysts, researchers, evaluators and decision-makers, among others, with the means to continually improve their work and attain better results for Canadians by being more responsive to specific needs and circumstances. Ann Holmes & Associates

Ann Holmes & Associates What does GBA+ involve? GBA+ and Diversity: GBA+ starts with gender and goes further, looking at a range of other diversity issues and aspects of identity such as age, education, language, culture, ethnicity, geography, income, sexual orientation, ability and Aboriginal identity, to name a few. A systematic application of GBA+ can build on existing practices, focusing on key gender considerations among diverse groups of women and men. Key GBA+ Questions: Considering gender can be as simple as asking: Does an issue affect diverse women and men in different ways? If so, how? Are specific groups more adversely affected by the issue? Does the initiative or proposed solution improve the situation for all? Or does it have an uneven effect or create barriers for some? Ann Holmes & Associates

GBA+ Framework – Lessons Learned Making GBA+ Sustainable http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/gba-acs/substainable-perennite-en.html Ann Holmes & Associates

Ann Holmes & Associates Moving Forward Joining WiSE Conversations: Strategies and Successes from CWSE-ON 2003-2011 Davidson, Valerie; Ann Holmes & Associates (2012) a record of initiatives undertaken by Professor Valerie Davidson and her team as part of the Chair for Women in Science and Engineering - Ontario (CWSE-ON) program. The electronic version includes hyperlinks to collaborators and resources. http://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/3515 Ann Holmes & Associates