Opening Keynote
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Argues that diversity extends beyond gender using Stack Overflow 2018 survey data and cites stereotype‑threat studies showing small cues reduce performance. Highlights that 41% of women leave tech within ten years and gives an example of a team messaging incident to show well‑intentioned groups can still harm inclusion; recommends an operational guide — accept, listen, empathize — and asks men with social influence to intervene and amplify change.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:04Did you say diversity?
- 5:13But why do it, anyway?
- 6:32What if it's more complicated than that?
- 11:13A respectful and egalitarian work environment
- 16:37Listen LISTEN
- 22:30Putting yourself in someone else's shoes
- 29:59The threat of the Men stereotype
- 36:26The real problem
- 40:29Your superpower
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