September 8, 2023
Boulder, CO
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and Capital One are excited to announce the launch of the Powertilt tool. This tool aims to empower and accelerate the progress of inclusive cultures within the technology industry.
The Powertilt tool is an innovative approach to assess how power is distributed among teams, particularly in terms of gender, race, class, and age. Even when companies diversify their workforces, members of historically marginalized groups may still face disproportionate difficulty accessing core, creative, technical roles and influencing work team decisions – the place where innovation happens.
With Powertilt, teams can assess their approach to decision-making and gain insights about their culture — how inclusive they are, and how they think about innovation. It also tells companies how individuals can successfully influence innovation. Culture and influence create each other: What counts as effective influence indicates the kind of culture you have. Conversely, the culture you have determines what kinds of influence are effective.
“The Powertilt tool represents a transformative step toward deepening our understanding of how power and influence show up on teams,” said Lucy Sanders, CEO and Co-founder of NCWIT. “With funding from Capital One, we have been able to create a tool that aims to catalyze meaningful change and drive inclusion at the core of organizations. Powertilt will be instrumental in creating more inclusive tech workplaces.”
As a champion of diversity and inclusion, Capital One is committed to advancing diversity not only within its own organization but across the tech industry as a whole. By funding the creation of the Powertilt tool, Capital One aims to extend its efforts, amplifying the impact and driving progress on a broader scale.
Learn more about Powertilt, and access the tool here: https://ncwit.org/resource/powertilt/
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About NCWIT:
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is the farthest-reaching network of change leaders working to correct underrepresentation and foster innovation in tech. With more than 1,600 universities, companies, and organizations nationwide, NCWIT offers programs and resources that empower members to make change in their home organizations. Learn more at www.ncwit.org.
About Capital One:
Capital One Financial Corporation is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One has one of the most widely recognized brands in America and is recognized as a leader in the technology and financial sectors. Learn more at www.capitalone.com.