Fehlerkultur: Frauen fühlen sich in Männerteams bei Fehlern unsicherer
Ein Fehler in der Präsentation, eine übersehene Frist, eine falsche Zahl in einer Kalkulation: Solche Pannen gehören zum Arbeitsalltag. Im Umfeld von Männern sehen Frauen eigene Fehler sehr negativ.
A recent British study reveals that women in male-dominated teams feel less secure when admitting mistakes and view them as less opportunities for learning. Conducted among 1,485 working professionals in the UK's financial sector, the research indicates that women in teams with 75% or more male colleagues feel less secure about admitting errors and less confident in those mistakes being seen as learning opportunities.
In contrast, women in teams with fewer men felt similarly secure to their male counterparts. The study also found that women in highly male-dominated teams rated the potential for learning from mistakes as less positive compared to men, although similar to men in teams with fewer men. Over 80% of participants were women, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
The researchers chose the financial sector for its predominantly male-dominated environment and previous findings showing gender differences in handling errors. The study suggests that extreme male-dominated teams with high pressure can create an atmosphere of fear or perfectionism, discouraging learning from mistakes. Addressing this issue requires proactive efforts from leaders to foster an open atmosphere, where mistakes are seen as opportunities for learning rather than faults.
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