Self-Aware and Successful Becky Perez, Eli Lilly and Co. Women Working in technology, March 24, 2017
Self-Aware and Successful Paraphrasing John Donne, “No wo/man is an island.” We exist and (hopefully) flourish in the messy, glorious context of a diverse world. Each of us possesses some amount of privilege relative to others and some level of awareness and skill to navigate professionally. This session will explore key concepts that help us to be self-aware and successful. Women Working in Technology 3/24/2017
Emotional Intelligence Research carried out by the Carnegie Institute of Technology shows that 85% of financial success is due to skills in ‘human engineering,’ personality, the ability to communicate, to negotiate, and to lead. Shockingly, only 15% is due to technical knowledge. Self- Awareness Self- Management Social- Awareness Relationship- Management Source: “Intelligence Is Overrated: What You Really Need To Succeed” Keld Jensen; Forbes; 4/12/2012Keld Women Working in Technology 3/24/2017
Our Characteristics…And Differences Women Working in Technology 3/24/2017
Social Distance Model Perceived Differences Among People TM Perceived Differences Among People “In the Norm” - Less experience interacting with those “Out of the Norm” Fewer skills interacting with those “Out of the Norm” Lower motivation to include others “Out of the Norm” - Less experience interacting with those “In the Norm” Fewer skills interacting with those “In the Norm” Lower motivation to include self Barriers to Inclusion Quality of Work Relationships Informal Development Task Effectiveness Resource Utilization Employee Development Organizational Productivity & Pope and Associates Women Working in Technology 3/24/2017
Intent vs. Impact IMPACT Person B Person A INTENT Age Citizenship Culture Education Gender Job Level Language Management Status Marital/Parental Status Military Experience National Origin Physical & Mental Abilities Race & Ethnicity Sexual Orientation Thinking/Work/Personal Style Person B Person A INTENT IMPACT Women Working in Technology 3/24/2017
Privilege and Social Distance We all have it. Where is yours? Exercise: Find a place in the room Listen and follow directions Reflect Debrief Women Working in Technology 3/24/2017
Self-Aware and Successful Thanks, and have a great weekend! Namaste! Women Working in Technology 3/24/2017