Alexandra Feldberg

@k_chirp Congratulations!!!

@acfeldberg finds that a “task bind” exists when women managers try to disprove negative stereotypes by spending time on one set of tasks at the expense of others. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

@MichaelaJuneK Thank you so much for sharing, @MichaelaJuneK!

Important study identifying a task bind that hinders women in leadership roles. In trying to work against gender stereotypes, women managers can be drawn away from tasks that ultimately will help them succeed.

@CurtisKChan Thank you for sharing, @CurtisKChan!

Check out @acfeldberg’s excellent and important new ASQ about the “task bind” that women in organizations may face!

@VanessaConzon @ASQJournal Thank you, @VanessaConzon!!

I am thrilled to share that my article, which introduces a new way that stereotypes can undermine women's ability to be effective managers--what I call a "task bind"--is now available via open access @ASQJournal. (1/8)

@mkkneeland Thank you, @mkkneeland! Also, can't wait to catch up in-person in the Boston area soon!

Fascinating and important paper! Congrats, @acfeldberg !!

@jonj Thank you!!

@acfeldberg yesssssss first of many!!!! congrats 🍾🎉🎊

What can organizations do? First, understand that women managers face these challenges. Second, connecting women managers at peer levels may be one way for organizations to combat the performance effects of negative stereotypes and the bind (see article for more). (8/8)

Why do women managers face a task bind? My interviews show that part of the reason is that they feel pressure to show the people they manage that they are competent and capable in roles where they are stereotyped as not being competent and capable. (7/8)

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@jonj This is simply amazing

jk there’s tons of empty seats too 🥲

OMG I can’t believe there’s standing room available at our symposium starting in 5 mins!!!

Case authors may inadvertently introduce bias to their case through their description of the protagonist. @HarvardHBS’s @acfeldberg & Anthony Mayo highlight the best practices experienced case authors use to describe protagonists’ social identities. ow.ly/zbfZ50GNIl5

In a new op-ed in the @GlobeOpinion, we draw on our recent research to argue that we should redesign institutions and policies to reduce shame and address people in financial hardship with compassion can help break the poverty trap. bostonglobe.com/2021/10/27/opi…