Slides from the Agile 2014 session in Orlando, titled "Women in Agile: Creating Teams That Embrace Diversity," presented by Diane Zajac-Woodie and Michael "Doc" Norton.
4. The first step to defeating our hidden biases is to be honest with
ourselves about the blind spots we have. Having a bias is only human.
Dr. Mahzarin Banaji
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8. Empathy Gap
We underestimate the feelings of others going through
something that we are not or have not gone through.
25. Girl, Vilified
John is a confident leader whose
command,
conviction,
and great passion
guarantee him success.
Janet is an arrogant leader whose
domineering behavior,
stubbornness,
and frequent emotional outbursts
keep her from success.
50. The first step to defeating our hidden biases is to be honest with
ourselves about the blind spots we have. Having a bias is only human.
Dr. Mahzarin Banaji
The only shame is in making no effort to improve.
51. Women in Agile
Thank You!
Diane Zajac-Woodie :: @AgileSquirrel
Doc Norton :: @DocOnDev