Resource Library
This page is intended as a resource for remaining up to date on discussions and research pertaining to our mission of advancing women leaders.
Advancing the Work of Unconscious Bias The Boston Club is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion through the strategic priorities of its Diversity and Inclusion Committee (DIC):
* Education and Awareness * Resources and Tools * External Partnerships
Unconscious bias is one key area of focus and is an important aspect of leadership development. DIC members collaborate with other committees to examine this important topic. In addition to programming support, the DIC provides a tool kit of resources on unconscious bias. Our goal is to inspire self-reflection, conversations and meaningful action. We believe this enriches our TBC community and our individual leadership lenses. Stay tuned for other resources, suggested events and forums.
Before you review the resources listed below, you are invited to bring your own self into this picture. Consider the ways discussed here to better understand your personal experiences and frames of reference.
Reading material and infographics Banaji, M., & Greenwald, A. (2013). Blindspot: Hidden biases of good people. New York: Delacorte Press. Barton, D. (9.27.16). It’s Time for Companies to Try a New Gender-Equality Playbook. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2.10.17 here
Choate, A., (11.30.16). Neuroleadership Lessons: Recognizing and Mitigating Unconscious Bias in the Workplace. Linked in. Retrieved 2.10.17 here
The Guiding Questions of The Boston Club The growth of any organization comes with interaction, care, good listening and asking good questions. These factors are particularly helpful for integrating diverse and inclusive behaviors. The Guiding WQuestions apply to the design, planning, execution and outcome of all organized activity of The Boston Club.
Lee, S. & Lebowitz, S. (2015). 20 cognitive biases that screw up your decisions. Business Insider. Retrieved 2.10.17 here
Video selections: Unconscious Bias and Ingrained Beliefs
Mahzarin Banaji on PBS
Are you biased? Kristen Pressner TEDx talk
Implicit Association Test
Professional Advancement
Research/Articles
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Proclamation
On December 7, 2016, Governor Charlie Baker proclaimed the month of January 2017 to be Women's Leadership Month. Here is a list of action items you can undertake. - Women's Leadership Development
Mercer survey shows most employers lack a strategy for developing women leaders.
Defend Your Research: What Makes a Team Smarter? More Women
The finding: There’s little correlation between a group’s collective intelligence and the IQs of its individual members. But if a group includes more women, its collective intelligence rises.
New Insights on Global Leadership Development
Global leadership is generally just thought of as the highest level of each competency. - Game Changers: Women Empowering Women For Synergistic Success
Article Niche, February 28.2011
Organizations
- The Babson Center for Women’s Leadership offers programming and develops research dedicated to advancing the entrepreneurial leadership of women across organizations worldwide.
- Catalyst is a leading advocacy and research organization that works with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women at work.
- National Association of Women Executives provides education, networking and public advocacy in support of the advancement of women in business.
Board Representation
Research/Articles
- Gender diversity on U.S. boards coming anytime soon?
Fortune Management, CNNMoney.com, January 25, 2011 - The Importance of Board Composition and Diversity in Investment Decisions
Commonwealth Business Review (pp. 8-9), November/December 2010 - Campaign targets female board representation
Inside Investor Relations, December 13, 2010 - State's executives still mostly men
The Boston Globe, November 26, 2010
Census Reports
The Boston Club’s Census of Women Directors and Chief Executives of Massachusetts' Largest Nonprofit Organizations
2017: Modest Gains, Robust Benefits
2015: Stability Isn't Progress
2013: A Benchmark Report
The Boston Club’s Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers of Massachusetts Public Companies
2017: Full Disclosure
2016: Boardroom Progress But Not in the Executive Suite
2015: The Public Sector Weighs In
2014: No More Excuses
- 2013: Targets of Opportunity (Key Findings)
- 2012: Unfinished Business (10th Anniversary Issue)
- 2011: What If...
- 2010: Making A Difference
- 2009: Building the Future or Stuck in the Past?
- 2008: Succession Planning and Diversity: A Winning Combination in Troubled Times
- 2007: Leading By Example
- 2006: Missed Opportunities
- 2005: Stuck in Neutral
- 2004: Strategic Assets
- 2003: Strategic Assets
ION’s Status Report on Women Directors and Executive Officers in Multiple Regions of the United States
- 2013: Executive Summary: Tenth Annual Status Report
- 2010: Guys Who Get It
- 2009: Planning for Tomorrow's Boardroom: Making Room for More Women – 12 Regions
- 2008: It’s Time to Take Charge – 10 Regions
- 2007: Women on Boards: Missed Opportunities – 10 Regions
- 2006: Time for a Charge - 7 Regions
TBC Talks
Keynote speeches made at The Boston Club events. Informative, useful and groundbreaking.