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Retaining Women in Engineering (Women of STEM)

Name: Retaining Women in Engineering (Women of STEM)
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Book Synopsis: Diversity drives better business results; however, despite decades of effort, women make up only 15% of engineers. Retaining Women in Engineering: The Empowerment of Lean Development approaches the problem of women leaving engineering from a systems-level perspective to change the way engineering is done and level the playing field between men and women. This book utilizes the six principles of Lean Development and draws from the learnings of the field of medicine, recognizing that access to a vast amount of written knowledge is an important part of a physician’s learning process. Using these principles, the book provides leaders with concrete strategies and methods to change the way engineering is done and learning occurs. Integrated within the book are “gray box stories” which describe two different worlds that engineers work in: that of traditional development and that of Lean Development. These stories underscore the way that the gender confidence gap, bias, and stereotypes affect a female engineer’s career. Additionally, the book highlights how the methods of Lean Development strengthen an individual’s ability to control their learning and career, and a leader’s ability to coach others more effectively. Ultimately, this results in more capable teams. Furthermore, not unlike the marine chronometer (a clock) which solved the centuries old challenge of establishing the longitudinal location for a ship at sea, this book finds the “clock” that levels the playing field between men and women. This book will help leaders at every level within an engineering firm, as well as women engineers and managers who want to grow to their full potential, and others who care about gender equity.

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Are you tired of the gender imbalance in the field of engineering? Want to see more women empowered and thriving in this male-dominated industry? Look no further than "Retaining Women in Engineering: The Empowerment of Lean Development." This groundbreaking book takes a systems-level approach to tackle the problem of women leaving engineering, offering concrete strategies to level the playing field between men and women.

By applying the principles of Lean Development, this book revolutionizes the way engineering is done. Drawing inspiration from the field of medicine, where access to knowledge is crucial, the book arms leaders with the tools they need to change the way engineering is done and create a more inclusive environment.

"Retaining Women in Engineering" features captivating "gray box stories" that shed light on the challenges faced by female engineers working in traditional development versus Lean Development. These stories demonstrate how biases, stereotypes, and the gender confidence gap impact a woman's career in engineering. By addressing these issues head-on, the book empowers women to take control of their learning and career trajectory, while also equipping leaders with effective coaching techniques.

Imagine the possibilities of having more capable teams, where every individual, regardless of their gender, can reach their full potential. "Retaining Women in Engineering" serves as the "clock" that levels the playing field, just like the marine chronometer that revolutionized navigation. With this book, leaders at all levels within engineering firms, women engineers and managers, and anyone passionate about gender equity can drive change and make a real difference.

Ready to make a change? Grab your copy of "Retaining Women in Engineering" now and be part of the movement towards a more inclusive and diverse engineering industry. Get your copy here!

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