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How Women of Color Get to Senior Management

Harvard Business Review

Sixteen women were interviewed and seven others participated in a focus group. The participants were American women whose racial and ethnic identity was African American/black, Asian American, Latin/Hispanic, or any combination of these races and ethnicities. How People Get Ahead.

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To Succeed in Tech, Women Need More Visibility

Harvard Business Review

These women often are less satisfied with their careers , perceive that they are unlikely to advance at their current organizations, or believe they must change jobs in order to reach the next level. The visibility of one’s technical skills influenced how valuable specific employees were perceived to be.

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Employee Engagement…What's in a Name? | You're Not the Boss of Me

You're Not the Boss of Me

And then, when you get found out(and you will), your efforts to achieve some kind of connection to the new concept and the people you were hoping to influence, pretty much have to be doubled to even hope for a successful outcome. You can run focus groups (and believe me I have run hundreds!) and you dont have any of this.

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You Can’t Move Up If You’re Stuck in Your Boss’s Shadow

Harvard Business Review

Except when it’s harmful to your career. If you aren’t visible to others in the company, you’re unlikely to have a strong network, expand your influence, and move up in the organization. Serve on a focus group to assess a new vendor or benefit options. What the Experts Say. Today, things are different.