Cracking the Code to Breaking Bias: Empowering Women in Tech - Elevate Women in Tech Meets Abena Akuffo - Kelly


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Mar 22 2024 55 mins  

Join our host ⁠⁠⁠Kellie Kwarteng⁠⁠⁠ of Elevate - Women in Tech as she interviews ⁠Abena Akuffo-Kelly Chair of Folkestone & Hythe District Council and EDIB Consultant Kaena Consulting.


In this episode, we're spotlighting bias, intersectionality, and leadership's important role in creating inclusive cultures.


Key takeaways include:

💡 Understanding bias and unconscious bias: How they manifest for women and minority groups in tech.
🌈 Intersectionality: The importance of recognising individuals beyond data sets.
🔑 Leadership's vital role: Setting the tone for addressing bias and cultivating inclusivity.
🚀 Bias-free hiring and promotion: Tips for companies to ensure fair practices.
👑 Authentic self: Empowering advice for women navigating tech careers.
Don't miss this powerful discussion that will inspire, educate, and ignite change!


Useful resource links:

To connect with Abena Akuffo-Kelly on ⁠LinkedIn⁠

For information about Kaena Consulting


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Connect with your Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kellie Kwarteng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Halzak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Connecting companies with diverse technical talent


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