Driving Social Change in Tech: Advancing Gender Equality with Emma Jones

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Leading Change

Lauren Ryder

30 episodes

1 week ago

Leading and navigating change across a business can be overwhelming. So many leaders are handed a project by their Board or CEO, and suddenly they are expected to create the vision, inspire their team, navigate roadblocks and make some really hard decisions. It can feel like you’re swimming in the ocean at night, not knowing which way to go. So how is a leader supposed to know how to drive change? The challenge is, there is no course or dummies guide to Leading change, until now…. This is your crash course in leading change and I’m your guide Lauren Ryder. Podcast Produced by KYU Media.

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Driving Social Change in Tech: Advancing Gender Equality with Emma Jones | Leading Change Podcast Ep. 22

Leading Change

45 minutes 59 seconds

11 months ago

Driving Social Change in Tech: Advancing Gender Equality with Emma Jones | Leading Change Podcast Ep. 22

In this episode, we explore the intersection of Social Impact and Gender Equality in the tech industry with Emma, an industry leader and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). With over 30 years of experience in talent management and people strategy, Emma shares her journey working in male-dominated workplaces and the systemic barriers women face in the tech sector.

Emma’s passion for driving change led her to found Project F, an initiative aimed at reducing the number of women leaving tech mid-career due to inhospitable environments. She also launched T-EDI Standards, an Australian-first set of national industry standards designed to tackle cultural, structural, and systemic issues in tech.

We discuss the need for empowering male leaders, why many DEI initiatives fail, and how adopting the T-EDI Standards is a powerful tool to create lasting change in the tech ecosystem. From confronting bias to designing a more inclusive future for women in tech, Emma provides actionable insights on how the tech industry can drive positive social impact and improve gender balance.

Chapters:

06:50 - The intersection of social value and social impact in tech

13:05 - Addressing bias and systemic challenges in tech

16:40 - Why many DEI initiatives miss the mark (Reel: Emma on ineffective DEI strategies)

26:50 - Women in tech: Overcoming the mid-career exodus (Reel: Emma on why 51% leave)

29:47 - Introduction to the T-EDI Standards: National industry standards for tech

40:00 - How adopting the T-EDI Standards drives long-term systemic change

44:34 - The future of Australia’s tech sector: Normalising gender balance and flexibility

Links:

Connect with Emma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msjonesinsydney/

T-EDI Standards: https://www.tedistandards.com/

Remember, change is not just about adaptation; it's about seizing opportunities and propelling our organisation into a future of boundless growth. "Leading Change" is your compass, your source of inspiration, and your toolkit for navigating the uncharted waters of change.

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Connect with Lauren:

Website: https://www.leading-edge.global/ (Sign up to the leading edge brief here!)

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/w5suw39

LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/5bd8h3u3

This Podcast was Recorded & Produced by KYU Media. For Production related inquires please get in touch with us at https://kyumedia.com/