What Works : Gender Equality by Design

**Shortlisted for the __Financial Times__ and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award A __Financial Times__ Best Business Book of the Year A __Times Higher Education__ Book of the Week Best Business Book of the Year, 800-CEO-READ** Gender equality is a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back, and de-biasing people’s minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. By de-biasing organizations instead of individuals, we can make smart changes that have big impacts. Presenting research-based solutions, Iris Bohnet hands us the tools we need to move the needle in classrooms and boardrooms, in hiring and promotion, benefiting businesses, governments, and the lives of millions. “Bohnet assembles an impressive assortment of studies that demonstrate how organizations can achieve gender equity in practice... What Works is stuffed with good ideas, many equally simple to implement.” ―Carol Tavris, __Wall Street Journal__ “A practical guide for any employer seeking to offset the unconscious bias holding back women in organizations, from orchestras to internet companies.” ―Andrew Hill, __Financial Times__ "Gender equality is a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back and de-biasing minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. Behavioral design offers a new solution. Iris Bohnet shows that by de-biasing organizations instead of individuals, we can make smart changes that have big impacts--often at low cost and high speed."--Provided by publisher. "Gender equality is a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back, and de-biasing people's minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. Diversity training programs have had limited success, and individual effort alone often invites backlash. Behavioral design offers a new solution. By de-biasing organizations instead of individuals, we can make smart changes that have big impacts. Presenting research-based solutions, Iris Bohnet hands us the tools we need to move the needle in classrooms and boardrooms, in hiring and promotion, benefiting businesses, governments, and the lives of millions. What Works is built on new insights into the human mind. It draws on data collected by companies, universities, and governments in Australia, India, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, Zambia, and other countries, often in randomized controlled trials. It points out dozens of evidence-based interventions that could be adopted right now and demonstrates how research is addressing gender bias, improving lives and performance. What Works shows what more can be done--often at shockingly low cost and surprisingly high speed." -- Publisher's description. « Gender equality is a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back, and de-biasing people’s minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. Diversity training programs have had limited success, and individual effort alone often invites backlash. Behavioral design offers a new solution. By de-biasing organizations instead of individuals, we can make smart changes that have big impacts. Presenting research-based solutions, Iris Bohnet hands us the tools we need to move the needle in classrooms and boardrooms, in hiring and promotion, benefiting businesses, governments, and the lives of millions.What Works is built on new insights into the human mind. It draws on data collected by companies, universities, and governments in Australia, India, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, Zambia, and other countries, often in randomized controlled trials. It points out dozens of evidence-based interventions that could be adopted right now and demonstrates how research is addressing gender bias, improving lives and performance. What Works shows what more can be done—often at shockingly low cost and surprisingly high speed. »-- Résumé de l'éditeur Gender Equality Is A Moral And A Business Imperative. But Unconscious Bias Holds Us Back And De-biasing Minds Has Proven To Be Difficult And Expensive. Behavioral Design Offers A New Solution. Iris Bohnet Shows That By De-biasing Organizations Instead Of Individuals, We Can Make Smart Changes That Have Big Impacts--often At Low Cost And High Speed.--provided By Publisher. The Promise Of Behavioral Design -- Part 1. The Problem : Unconscious Bias Is Everywhere -- De-biasing Minds Is Hard -- Doing It Yourself Is Risky -- Getting Help Only Takes You So Far -- Part 2. How To Design Talent Management : Applying Data To People Decisions -- Orchestrating Smarter Evaluation Procedures -- Attracting The Right People -- Part 3. How To Design School And Work : Adjusting Risk -- Leveling The Playing Field -- Part 4. How To Design Diversity : Creating Role Models -- Crafting Groups -- Shaping Norms -- Increasing Transparency -- Designing Change. Iris Bohnet. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 293-364) And Index. "Most organizations recognize that gender equality is both a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back, and de-biasing people's minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. In this essential book, Iris Bohnet combines insights from economics and psychology to improve decision-making and offers simple, concrete steps that have already benefited businesses, governments, and the lives of millions"--page 4 of cover