gender bias in feedback

Do you want to support women in leadership positions? Stop telling them to get more confident.

If you are a manager, one of the most important ways you can support aspiring leaders is through developmental feedback.

However, be aware of gender bias.

The research* shows that women get less effective, less actionable feedback than men and they hear more about how they should work on their confidence.

It’s not a confidence thing. It’s knowing what skill development to focus on.

How does it look in practice and what to do about it? Check out the comic.

I also recommend the whole article for more examples and tips.

Sources:

HBR “Men Get More Actionable Feedback Than Women by Elena Doldor, Madeleine Wyatt,  and Jo Silvester”

„No hard feelings” Liz Fosslien, Mollie West Duffy