Long before coronavirus appeared and shattered our pre-existing “normal,” the future of work was a widely discussed and debated topic. We’ve watched automation slowly but surely expand its capabilities and take over more jobs, and we’ve wondered what artificial intelligence will eventually be capable of.
The Tech Field Failed a 25-year Challenge to Achieve Gender Equality by 2020 – Culture Change Is Key to Getting on Track
In 1995, pioneering computer scientist Anita Borg challenged the tech community to a moonshot: equal representation of women in tech by 2020. Twenty-five years later, we’re still far from that goal. In 2018, fewer than 30% of the employees in tech’s biggest companies and 20% of faculty in university computer science departments were women.
Diversity Pledges Alone Won’t Change Corporate Workplaces – Here’s What Will
Dozen of companies, from Apple to Zappos, have reacted to George Floyd’s killing and the protests that followed by pledging to make their workforces more diverse. While commendable, to me it feels a bit like deja vu.
Bragging Rights: When Beating Your Own Drum Helps (or Hurts)
Social observers are particularly attuned to braggadocio. What do you think of a person who claims to be a better driver, performer or lover than average? Is this person better described as confident or cocky; self-important or honest? Would you put your health or safety in their hands? And what about the opposite type of […]
How the Mindset of Designers Can Make Us Better Leaders
When I decided to write a book on how design has informed my leadership experiences, I spent time and energy searching for a better word for my title.