Obstacles on the Journey to Gender Equity
In this section, we'll explore four obstacles to gender inclusion that Zain - like many other companies - may face:
- Obstacle 1: The perceived lack of qualified women to recruit
- Obstacle 2: Implicit bias and microaggressions
- Obstacle 3: The perceived lack of qualified women to promote
- Obstacle 4: Budget constraints
In the upcoming videos, you'll watch dramatizations in which these obstacles are brought to life.
As you watch each video, use the Global Inclusion Model to diagnose the issues that may be contributing to the obstacles.
Your insights may help Zain reach - and perhaps even exceed - their gender inclusion goals.
Obstacle #1
Perceived Lack of Qualified Women to Recruit
Reflection Questions:
- What's going on here? Do you notice any systemic barriers or conscious or unconscious biases that could perpetuate the perception that there aren't qualified women to recruit?
- While, ideally, all the steps of the Global Inclusion Model would be applied, identify which ones could be especially helpful here and why in a brief response below.
Thank you! Your response has been recorded in a PDF that will be available for download at the end of the case.
Obstacle #1: Diagnosis and Treatment
Obstacle #2
Implicit Bias and Microaggressions
Reflection Questions:
- What did you notice here?
- What impact do you think Adam's comment has on Sarah?
- What impact might Adam's attitude have on Jamal? Why?
- What steps of the Global Inclusion model could be especially constructive here? Why?
Thank you! Your response has been recorded in a PDF that will be available for download at the end of the case.
Obstacle #2: Diagnosis and Treatment
Obstacle #3
Perceived Lack of Qualified Women to Promote
Reflection Questions:
- What do you think about Ali and Hadiya's recommendation that Sarah be promoted?
- What do you think about Norah's assessment of Sarah's readiness?
- How might Sarah feel?
- Consider what steps of the Global Inclusion model could be useful here. Why?
Thank you! Your response has been recorded in a PDF that will be available for download at the end of the case.
Obstacle #3: Diagnosis and Treatment
Obstacle #4
Budget Limitations
Reflection Questions:
- What perspectives do you believe are involved in this scenario, and what do you think might happen next?
- What steps of the Global Inclusion model could be useful here and why?
Thank you! Your response has been recorded in a PDF that will be available for download at the end of the case.
Obstacle #4: Diagnosis and Treatment
Budget Limitations: Diagnosis and Treatment