Women & Work: Does Diversity Training Work? | Katy Milkman – Ripple Effect Podcast
Episode Description
EPISODE OVERVIEW: After years of conducting research on gender bias in the workplace, Wharton professor Katy Milkman has reached a singular conclusion: Systemic change is necessary to create long-lasting progress towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. On this episode of the Ripple Effect podcast, shares some insights from her most significant studies on diversity training and hiring bias.
Topics and questions covered: 00:00 - Introductions 1:01 - What inspired Prof. Milkman’s research? 6:18 - Encouraging company transparency 7:43 - Are there downsides to diversity training? 12:15 - Increasing diversity in organizations 19:38 - How do social norms impact the workplace? 26:06 - Recommendations for organizations 28:58 - Strategies for leveling the playing field
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Brief Summary
Katie Milkman discusses gender diversity in the workplace, the effectiveness of diversity training, and systemic solutions for improving representation.
Key points
- The Ripple Effect Podcast. Join Dan Loney as he explores groundbreaking research from Wharton professors.
- Diversity Training Study. A study reveals diversity training underperforms expectations, impacting attitudes more than actions.
- Diversity in Hiring. Organizations often quit after hiring a couple of women, leading to tokenism.
- The Power of Scrutiny. Increased scrutiny leads organizations to prioritize diversity to avoid negative attention.
- Advice Clubs for Women. Creating support networks can help women navigate workplace challenges and promote their careers.
- Optimism for the Future. Despite slow progress, there is hope for continued improvement in gender equality.
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Episode highlights
- The Ripple Effect PodcastJoin Dan Loney as he explores groundbreaking research from Wharton professors.0:27Mar 7, 2023
- Diversity Training StudyA study reveals diversity training underperforms expectations, impacting attitudes more than actions.“Diversity training wildly underperforms expectations.”10:09Mar 7, 2023
- Diversity in HiringOrganizations often quit after hiring a couple of women, leading to tokenism.“Boards are racing to get exactly two women and then they stop trying.”23:07Mar 7, 2023
- The Power of ScrutinyIncreased scrutiny leads organizations to prioritize diversity to avoid negative attention.“One reason organizations are attending to diversity is they don’t want to be called out.”24:54Mar 7, 2023
- Advice Clubs for WomenCreating support networks can help women navigate workplace challenges and promote their careers.“Women can build advice clubs to strengthen networks and support each other.”32:30Mar 7, 2023
- Optimism for the FutureDespite slow progress, there is hope for continued improvement in gender equality.“I’m feeling very hopeful that things are going to continue to get better.”33:34Mar 7, 2023
