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Dear Colleagues,
‘Lean In’ by Sheryl Sanberg: A best seller and a Ted Talk with over 5,000,000 views!
What is about Sheryl Sandberg’s message that is resonating with women, and some men, around the world?
To find out, we cordially invite you to attend this Showcase Symposium:
Program Session #: 873 | Sponsor(s): (GDO, CAR, OB)
Scheduled: Monday, Aug 10 2015 8:00AM - 9:30AM at Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront Hotel in Salon C
Is There Any Learning From the Lean-in(g)?
Sandberg's Lean In
Organizer: Savita Kumra; Brunel U.;
Organizer: Isabel Metz; The U. of Melbourne;
Participant: Kara Anne Arnold; Memorial U. of Newfoundland;
Participant: Marta B. Calas; U. of Massachusetts Amherst;
Participant: Donna Chrobot-Mason; U. of Cincinnati;
Participant: Stella M. Nkomo; U. of Pretoria;
Participant: Linda Smircich; U. of Massachusetts Amherst;
Participant: Marianne Cooper; Clayman Institute for Gender Research;
Sheryl Sandberg’s book titled ‘Lean in: Women, work and the will to lead’ was published on March 11, 2013 and, a year later, had sold approximately 1.6 million copies. In a world where the lack of female advancement to senior positions in organisations has long been a cause for concern, we ask what is it about Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’ approach that is resonating with women, and some men, around the world? Further, considering what we already know on barriers and facilitators to women’s advancement, we ask: is there any learning from the Lean-in(g)? The book has generated much comment, and views from the general media are mixed. In respect of the academic community, there has to date been little comment. The purpose of this symposium is to engage a panel of six diversity scholars (including a contributor to the Lean In book) from three different countries to provide their views on these positions and on other issues such as: (1) What does the ‘Lean In’ phenomenon tell us about what women in organisations are seeking in respect of the advice and practical guidance to advance their careers? (2) Is there any new learning in the approach and if so, what is it? (3)Is the approach appropriate for the 21st Century, or are we drawing on a framework rejected some time ago?
Look forward to seeing in Vancouver.
Isabel
Isabel Metz, Ph.D., MBA, BSc
Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour
Melbourne Business School
200 Leicester Street
Carlton VIC
T. + 61 3 9349 8226
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