CLICK TO WATCH : ‘ RHONDA VETERE AT THE STEVIE ® AWARDS FOR WOMEN ’ 37 art .” It ’ s an art that ’ s difficult to perfect , everyone has their own interpretation of what good management looks like . Some prefer to be visionary leaders , convincing their team to work hard to execute a long-term vision , whereas others may prefer a democratic approach whereby managers let their employees participate in the decision -making process . For Vetere , it ’ s a case of hands-on teamwork with her team . “ I value full-contact management , hands-dirty collaboration , and thoughtprovoking relationships ; using emotional intelligence , listening , and
ethics to guide myself and my teams ,” she adds .
Female representation is a pressing issue in the technology sector , with women taking less than 20 % of technology jobs in the US according to research by Evia . It ’ s a mounting challenge , however , Vetere contends that thoughtful conversations and engaged management could also help to bridge the gender divide . “ The tech industry can promote greater female representation by showcasing that technology is fun and cool ,” she says . “ I often speak to girls and women and
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