Is your organization gender-fit? - An organizational self-test

Abstract

The aim of this self-check by research organisations is to diagnose to which extent the organisation can do gender-sensitive research, and to identify areas and activities of improvement. This Self-Check is a tool for doing a self-check of one’s own organisation. It is carried out by an internal team with support from external facilitators. The self-check method is promoted as knowledge about possible opportunities for improvement of an organisation are found most easily within the organisation itself. The Self-Check is a way for an organisation to bring together all the improvement and innovation ideas of its employees and managers