BCS SPA2016

SPA Conference session: Building a diverse tech team: how and why?

One-line description:Presentation and discussion on diversity in tech with tried and tested advice on how to improve it
 
Session format: 75 min workshop [read about the different session types]
 
Abstract:The proposed formula for bridging the gender gap will highlight key agile techniques: team communication, raising awareness of issues loudly and implementing solutions holistically throughout the company in incremental stages.
Further, the topics discussed and group activities will be largely dependent on education all areas of diversity, whether this is socio-economic, race and ethnicity, as well as gender.
 
Audience background:Anyone, regardless of seniority or day to day role can take something away from this talk.
 
Benefits of participating:Valuable insights into improving diversity, with a focus on the gender gender gap.
Tried and tested advice from the two speakers who are experienced in implementing the changes needed to grow a diverse team.
Notably,
 
Materials provided:No materials needed
 
Process:Presentation then a fish bowl style discussion where participants can ask questions and discuss issues in an honest and open format.
 
Detailed timetable:0-30min
Presentation on diversity in computing including the tried and tested advice on how to improve it

30-65 min
Fishbowl style discussion on diversity issues

65-75
Participants have the opportunity to make pledges on at least one action they will take back to their organisation based on the presentation and issues discussed
 
Outputs:Diversity pledges by participants
 
History:New session for both speakers, but one speaker has previously delivered talks on a similar subject and the other speaker has co-written a 'popular' blog post on the subject.
 
Presenters
1. Emma-Ashley Liles
7digital
2. Janey Larcombe 3.