Men in tech who support women are role models for other men. Their experiences and ideas need to be heard.
About Eva Helén
Eva started EQ Inspiration to invite men to the conversation of equality in tech, and to share how men are already encouraging and supporting women’s advancement. At her Women in Tech – Events for Guys, she interviewed men. They shared how they support women and minorities, and curious she seeked out more stories. She shares these in her debut book “Women in Tech, a Book for Guys.”
Eva aspires to motivate men to do a little or a lot for equality and the advancement of women, no matter where their starting point is, whether or not they think they have done something supportive in the past. Her motto is NO JUDGEMENT of men or any other person, to IMPROVE COMMUNICATION between genders, generations, and business roles, and to present ways for every man to ELEVATE women and minorities in tech.
Women in Tech, a Book for Guys
There are so many men in tech who are already supporting women’s work and advancement. Maybe you are one of them, or perhaps you are interested in becoming one. Find out which character prototype you identify with, and what the character above yours is doing. No matter where you begin, there is something you can do to improve the environment and work situation women around you are in.
This book is for you. It is based on qualitative research, interviews I did with men throughout the technology industry, including CEOs, executives, directors, salespeople, engineers, and product managers. They represent a broad cross section of backgrounds in regards to age, cultures, and nationalities.
I have created a matrix of 7 character prototypes, divided into three categories: The Advocates (Mark, James, Samir) on top, The Allies (Memo, Al, and Cree) in the middle, and The Chauvinist (Richard) at the bottom. The characters are ranked from the most willing and taking the most action to support women (Mark) to the least willing and least supportive (Richard).
The book describes individual actions participants in each prototype group are taking. There are quotes and stories in the areas of Leadership, Management, and Culture that you can relate to.
“It is no mystery that in order for diversity, inclusion and equity to really
take hold in corporate America, men have to be involved in the process.
Eva Helén, in her book “Women in Tech, a Book for Guys” offers the best
non-judgmental handbook for men in tech who want to contribute to women’s
success at work. Her book is a treasure-trove of real world examples, methods,
and approaches of men supporting women and creating thriving corporate
cultures.”
Women in Tech, a Book for Guys, might be a book for men, but it's an
entertaining and empowering read for women too! Thought provoking for
all; Eva provides a powerful and practical guide for men to get from where
they are to where they want to be. Anyone who is involved in building an
innovative and successful business team should pick it up.
"I have had the pleasure of joining Eva in championing female leaders at
some of her EQ Inspiration events and her book is another great example of
her ability to forge connections and build practical models for men to become
allies of women in business. Overcoming biases, actively supporting diversity
and enabling women are all values I am passionate about and I encourage
men in all positions to benefit from Eva's insights and learnings from this
timely book!"
“This book provides an extremely effective and concrete approach for men to improve the situation for women at work . . . Highly recommended!”
"Providing women and men with equal opportunities and building diverse teams matters to those who come and work here, to our customers, to our business, and to me. If you work in a tech company and want to contribute to equality, but you're not sure where to begin, 'Women in Tech, a Book for Guys' is the perfect read."
“I have participated as a mentor at one of Eva's mentoring events, and on a panel which she moderated at an (otherwise) all women's event. She has the ability to make us (men) get how we are contributing and how we can do more for women and minorities at work. She makes sure that you know that every little gesture and word of support matters, and her work is truly inspirational! I want to recommend her work to every man who struggles with where to begin in their support of women and equality at work."
“Eva has been in the tech arena for over two decades and has experienced the entire spectrum of men helping, hindering and abdicating their opportunity and responsibility to make their companies great places for women to succeed and thrive. If you are convinced of the economic and moral obligation technology organizations have to be places where women can be extraordinary, Eva will provide you a roadmap from wherever you are today to being an effective ally”
"We have made progress toward gender balance across our teams here at Gainsight, but the work is never done. With Eva's insight we'll implement new ideas and practices around what we as men can do to create a compelling workplace for women and minorities. Diversity within teams is business critical for the best results and I welcome the approach Eva offers."
"The book is great, an easy read and very well laid out, thought provoking and will help some of our SLT question their current profile/involvement in D&I, especially Women in Tech . Can't wait to order some for the team."
"Eva has a special ability to ensure that the woman's perspective is brought forth in a powerful contributing way which men can relate to. It leaves everyone around her asking themselves how they can attract and keep more women and minorities in their organizations. I'm so grateful that she has answered these questions in this book."
"Eva challenges us to harness the full potential of our teams by building inclusive environments that encourage all employees to deliver 110% regardless of their gender. I'd recommend that every guy in tech and business who wonders how they can diversify their teams and build that culture where everyone feels like they belong, read this book!"
"Anyone looking or needing to up-level their organization's performance needs to read this book. Insiders and researchers have known for a long time that diverse teams perform better. If you are evaluating your team's performance and you don't have an even mix of gender, race, and ethnicity you are missing out on an incredible opportunity."
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