March 6, 2022
Spotlight on gender bias
In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day theme – break the bias – we asked women role models across Ramboll which biases hold back women in their field, and what we can do to break them. Here are their candid and honest responses, edited lightly for clarity.
- Come to meetings well-prepared, with numbers and facts, with an intent for active participation; exhibit job-relevant competencies during team discussions
- Stand up and walk to the centre of the audience while making an important point – that way you have everyone’s attention while you communicate
- Anytime you witness someone being interrupted, do speak up to ensure that person can voice her input
- commit to one action you would take to manage bias or practice a new behavior.
- Strategic display of positive emotions to improve discussion outcomes, to exhibit these behaviors, which included being empathetic, friendly and smiling