We are delighted to announce the CIO of Global Risk Technologies™, Monica Eaton, was interviewed by NextGov on her thoughts on women in federal IT leadership. There has been a decline of women in the IT industry since 1989 and today Monica is one of the 11 percent of female CIOs in America. The article discusses the importance of having a varied group of individuals in federal IT leadership to represent the country, ensuring a single minded approach to managing and decision making is not taken, as women may have a different perspective to men. Monica stresses the importance of encouraging young women to choose a career in IT and how equal pay and respect between the sexes is key to stop the decline of women in this industry.
Below are some extracts from the interview. To read more visit NextGov website
[blockquote]“We’re talking about the most important components of this country being managed and, yes, I’m sure it’s getting done efficiently and it’s getting done effectively, but could it be better? Probably,” Eaton-Cardone said.
Women can bring a different perspective to the job, she said, and the lack of women in IT decision-making roles means agencies and companies aren’t tapping the full talent pool at their disposal.
One of the ways to reverse the trend lines is through mentorships to encourage women to move beyond their traditional mid-level position comfort zone, according to Eaton-Cardone.”[/blockquote]
