Apple CEO Tim Cook wants to see more diversity in the tech industry, saying there are “no good excuses” for the continued lack of women in the world’s tech firms.
Diversity is good for business
This is not an outlier position. Cook is making what is becoming a widely accepted argument that diversity within a business makes that business better. Decisions made and executed by diverse teams deliver better results, as many surveys, such as this one and this one, have found.
“I think the essence of technology and its effect on humanity depends upon women being at the table," Cook told the BBC. "Technology’s a great thing that will accomplish many things, but unless you have diverse views at the table that are working on it, you don’t wind up with great solutions."
Apple opens UK scheme for female developers
Cook's comments came as Apple introduces its App Store Foundation Program to the UK for the first time. Designed to help build future developers, Apple is paying particular attention to female developers in the first iteration of the scheme.
Continue reading: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3674840/apple-ceo-tim-cook-wants-more-women-in-tech.html
Diversity is good for business
This is not an outlier position. Cook is making what is becoming a widely accepted argument that diversity within a business makes that business better. Decisions made and executed by diverse teams deliver better results, as many surveys, such as this one and this one, have found.
“I think the essence of technology and its effect on humanity depends upon women being at the table," Cook told the BBC. "Technology’s a great thing that will accomplish many things, but unless you have diverse views at the table that are working on it, you don’t wind up with great solutions."
Apple opens UK scheme for female developers
Cook's comments came as Apple introduces its App Store Foundation Program to the UK for the first time. Designed to help build future developers, Apple is paying particular attention to female developers in the first iteration of the scheme.
Continue reading: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3674840/apple-ceo-tim-cook-wants-more-women-in-tech.html
