Lesson 13Gender inclusion in the digital field

Notion 89

Gender inclusion in your project management practice: some advice

Identify good practices to apply in your management to promote gender inclusion

Here are some practical tips to facilitate gender inclusion:

Train directors and managers to understand and take account of these issues
Work in partnership with specialised organisations on these issues
Raise awareness throughout the company and work together towards a common goal of gender inclusion
Listen: gender inclusion is still not fully well understood today. It is therefore necessary to take the time to listen to the people concerned, to learn and to deconstruct certain points
Adopt an horizontal approach to company issues: instead of segmenting areas (e.g. disability, inclusion, environment), you will be more relevant by working on issues that encompass diversity (stereotypes, responsibility, discrimination, etc.)
Ensure equity in recruitment, salary, career development, etc.
Promote employment at every stage of the company
Be transparent about these issues, there is no taboo about gender inclusion (if of course the issue is different, you can work on gender inclusion in the same way as you work on the inclusion of people who do not speak the same language)
Develop an internal strategy on gender inclusion, with an inventory, a survey, indicators of progress and regular evaluations, highlighting this issue in the company's challenges
Implementing an internal policy, with a charter of good practices for example, work on the formulation of job offers, etc.
Fighting discrimination internally (listening, reporting procedures, discussion groups, etc.)
Work on team cohesion, encourage communication to avoid unspoken words, stress and unease