title: Taking on the gender challenge in organisations: what does it take?
abstract: Clear patterns emerged and are summarised on conditions for success in integrating a gender equality perspective across organisational programmes and culture. In short, organisations should consider five key 'ingredients' when designing their approach to integrating a gender equality perspective: (1) have a clear vision of success with measurable indicators; (2) have high-level, consistent, visible support; (3) take an intentional approach deeply rooted in the organisational culture and competencies; (4) ensure accountability at all levels and (5) invest both financial and technical resources. A vibrant community exists in virtually every region of the world of highly experienced gender equality experts that can support organisations on this path. Late adopters of integrating a gender equality perspective can benefit from decades of practice and a robust evidence base which has shifted focus among development organisations from asking 'why' addressing gender inequalities is important to learning 'how' to most effectively do this in programmes, policies, research and organisational culture while building a strong results framework.
authors: a Department of Pediatrics , Stanford University School of Medicine , Stanford , CA , USA.
authors: Sarah K
authors: SK
authors: Henry
authors: b Gender at Work , New York , NY , USA.
authors: Joanne
authors: J
authors: Sandler
authors: c Global Health Division , Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Seattle , WA , USA.
authors: Luca
authors: L
authors: Passerini
authors: a Department of Pediatrics , Stanford University School of Medicine , Stanford , CA , USA.
authors: Gary L
authors: GL
authors: Darmstadt
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D016134:Organizational Policy; D036301:Qualitative Research; D063507:Sexism / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: Gender; gender equality; gender equality perspective; organisational change management; strategy