Advancing More Inclusive Tech Careers: How People Develop Their Potential and Thrive

People in the technology industry who belong to underrepresented groups are using six capabilities to develop and harness their potential: perseverance, learning, work experience, communication, curiosity, and empathy. We discuss how organizations need to improve efforts to create environments where...

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Published in:IEEE software 2024-07, Vol.41 (4), p.60-67
Main Authors: Dwomoh, Gloria, Barcomb, Ann
Format: Article
Language:English
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Engineering profession
Industries
Interviews
Resilience
Software
Surveys
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Summary:People in the technology industry who belong to underrepresented groups are using six capabilities to develop and harness their potential: perseverance, learning, work experience, communication, curiosity, and empathy. We discuss how organizations need to improve efforts to create environments where people of various backgrounds can thrive.
ISSN:0740-7459
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DOI:10.1109/MS.2024.3377591