Show Notes
According to Forbes bullying behavior or workplace harassment costs organizations close to $20 billion a year. Overly competitive behavior can happen among all sorts of people and across the whole organization. In this episode, Ulrike and her guest Vinita Gajria, an experienced HR Leader in the Middle East, focus on the specific situation of the power struggle among women.
There are many things at stake when women are mutually putting obstacles in their way. Loss of ideas and productivity as well as the heavy impact on career progression and a lack of self-confidence are some of the most prominent consequences to name just a few.
Vinita shares compelling ways how to diminish the power struggle among women and shape an environment of mutual benefits instead. Tune in to this episode to find out about the three things you can do if you are stuck right now.
About Vinita Gajria:
Vinita has over 14 years of experience in HR. She has managed HR practices across 3 continents and 14 countries, covering strategic and operational HR management in consulting, technology, and across other industries. Her success lies in her strong business acumen, her relationship-building skills and her authenticity.
Outline of the Episode:
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01:36] What is at stake when women compete against each other
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02:49] Why is this happening mostly at the workplace
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05:32] The perception of competing with another woman versus competing with a man
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08:31] Turning being intimidated into getting inspired
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10:03] Concrete tips for empowerment
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13:18] Making harassment between women visible
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14:43] Breaking the bias
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23:02] Three things to do if you’re stuck right now
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