CIO Quick Takes: What you need to know about women in tech

[...]it trails the number of CMOs and CHROs, which come in at 29 percent and 55 percent, respectively, according to Korn Ferry data.) While the roughly 1 out of 5 average is not particularly impressive in terms of diversity, we were curious about what those women IT leaders who climbed the ladder could share with the men and women who work in technology or interact with technology. [ 30 CIOs share their strategic focus ] To find out we again teamed with our colleagues at the CIO Executive Council and posed this question to seven women IT executives: “What should other IT leaders know about women in tech?” Not surprisingly, the answers are diverse. Usha Nakhasi, senior vice president and general manager, Service Benefit Plan Administrative Services Corporation usha nakhasi Service Benefit Plan Administrative Services Corporation Usha Nakhasi, senior vice president and general manager, Service Benefit Plan Administrative Services Corporation. Taking this time for analysis may give the impression that we are not as knowledgeable, but it is a key part of our decision-making process, one that leverages our organizational skills and our attention to detail. [ Download State of the CIO 2017 research report ] Building high performing teams is a key objective for many women. According to the LinkedIn 2016 Global Talent Trends Report, only 30 percent of the technology industry’s workforce is comprised of women. By embracing women, you are promoting diversity of thought - a characteristic omnipresent in high-performing companies. To help women at TIAA, I...