Following on from part 1 of this episode, Sharon and Rich are joined by Mary Ann Sieghard, author of 'The Authority Gap - Why women are still taken less seriously than men and what we can do about it'.

The book details the bias that is still pervasive in society and workplace, how this impacts women and what we can do to change it.

It is a must read - especially for men - and especially in Procurement, where the gender gap persists.

The Authority Gap - Why women are still taken less seriously than men and what we can do about it is available in all good bookshops - with further details at Mary Ann's website:

https://www.maryannsieghart.com/the-authority-gap/
https://www.theauthoritygap.com

• 0:39 - What is the Authority Gap?
• 1:50 - How did you find writing it - infuriating or cathartic?
• 2:25 - since it was published do you see things getting better or worse?
• 3:30 - how are women of colour further discriminated against?
• 5:14 - will the elevation of procurement into a more strategic, collaborative discipline suit female leaders more?
• 6:35 - CFO’s often hire senior procurement leaders and may have a stereotypical view of what a CPO should be.
• 7:14 - skills that women bring to Procurement - the shift brings
• 7:54 - How can women in Procurement overcome gender bias and stereotypes to advance into leadership roles?
• 11:34 - What strategies can organizations implement to ensure equal access to career development opportunities for women in Procurement?
• 13:35 -  why aren't women being listened to, when they have real potential to add value to their organisation?
• 16:13 - How can women help other women and how can men help women to succeed?
• 18:07 - Are people bad at chairing meetings to make sure all voices are heard?
• 18:38 - How can we avoid things going backwards?
• 20:52 - Should we be hopeful?
• 21:21 - Where can we get the book?