Key barriers and career challenges that hinder women from advancing in New Brunswick Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector
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2024-10
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University of New Brunswick
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This study aims to understand better the key barriers and challenges that limit women’s participation in senior leadership roles within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in New Brunswick, including identifying effective response strategies. This study adopted a holistic approach to identify the issue's root cause, consisting of a three-level dimensional analysis. Empirical findings were based on the qualitative analysis of a sample of 27 interviews. Interviews were not limited to women operating in the ICT sector; ecosystem stakeholders, such as Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs), public officials, governmental representatives, and the representatives of companies in which those women operate were also interviewed. Significant discrepancies were found regarding the description of the issue by different segments. Emerging findings in the context of the New Brunswick ecosystem, such as “Imposter Syndrome” and “Leaky Boat Syndrome,” were considered key barriers to women’s advancement.