Women in IT

 The first module centers on building a deep understanding the critical importance of addressing the gender gap in IT, highlighting women as essential partners in the field. Additionally, this module aims to foster an empathic awareness of the numerous and significant challenges that women in IT encounter. Drawing from adult learning theory this module recognizes that adults learn best when intrinsically motivated—a "pull" rather than "push" approach.  This foundation of empathy and appreciation sets the stage for subsequent modules of the program, ensuring participants are  motivated to drive meaningful transformation. 

The second module dives deep into the factors that contribute to an inequitable workplace for women in IT. Through immersive and introspective exploration of these complex topics, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex and often sensitive issues that are the root causes for the gender gap in IT. This understanding serves as a crucial foundation for developing effective strategies to create a more equitable industry.

The final module critically examines current solutions in place to address the gender gap in IT, highlighting why many fall short of their intended goals because they focus on the symptoms rather than root causes. Leveraging action research principles, this section emphasizes collaborative knowledge creation and solution development.  By focusing on root causes and employing collaborative, action-oriented methodologies, this section aims to develop more effective, sustainable solutions to the gender gap in IT.