TechLeaders Resources and Reading List: Anita Borg Institute Publications

Where are the Women in Information Technology?
A report by Nancy Ramsey and Pamela McCorduck

Abstract: “A search of the literature, combined with interviews of successful women at high levels of the information technology [IT] industry and its academic counterpart shows that women are significantly under-represented across the field and have been underrepresented since the field’s beginnings, despite efforts to attract and retain them. We examine the very complicated reasons for this, including cultural issues in this most heterogeneous of fields; cultural issues in the larger world; and personal issues particular to women. Social psychologists have just begun to propose theoretical underpinnings for these phenomena, but these theories are too early in their evolution to serve as a base for action. Meanwhile, industrial organizations propose ‘best practices’, rules of thumb that seem to work toward women’s success in IT though rigorous testing of these is also absent. This paper asks some fundamental questions, and recommends topics that need further investigation. “

Do’s and Dont’s for Realizing Your Vision from TechLeaders

Issued from TechLeaders’ Realizing Your Vision February 2007 workshop, this document shares the key techniques to break through barriers in your career as a technical woman.

Ten Lessons for Change Leadership by TechLeaders

Issued from ABI’s 2006 Senior TechLeaders workshops on Change Leadership, this document shares key lessons on Leading Change in industry and academia.