We Need More Women in Leadership Roles. How Do We Make It Happen?
The lack of women in STEM+ management doesn’t just happen. It’s a systemic issue rooted in unconscious bias, barriers that fuel gender imbalance, and fear of change. Many women find themselves deprived of real opportunities for growth, despite their exceptional skills and qualifications. A closer look at the numbers shows that the STEM+ industries have learned to talk the talk, but they still need support to implement real change. In the US, women only make up 34% of the science and engineering workforce and are twice more likely than women in other industries to quit their jobs. And in many countries, the stats are even worse. The dynamic remains overshadowed by surface-level DEI initiatives, making it difficult to have honest conversations about women in management. So, how do we address these silent struggles? How can organizations forge a path toward a more equitable future? We asked 15 STEM+ leaders and Gotara Elite Advisors to share techniques to dismantle the i...