Impact Based Research

In addition to Dr. Madansky’s corporate clients, she has been engaged in a number of impact-based research studies across topics related to the evolving workplace. These have included gender bias, diversity and inclusion and Breadwinner Wives.

Breadwinner Wives: Michele’s essays from her upcoming book ‘Breadwinner Wives Thriving’ have been published on PS.

PowHer Redefined: Women of Color Reimagining the World of Work

It’s Time for a RESET: Men, Leadership and the New World of Work

Elephant in the valley

Michele is co-author of The Elephant in the Valley, a 2015 study on gender bias in Silicon Valley.  The Elephant in the Valley is the most cited research on the extent of conscious and unconscious bias in tech, and has been mentioned in publications as far-reaching as Vogue and The Irish Times.  The Elephant in the Valley inspired a keynote address at SXSW, which Michele moderated.

Since publishing The Elephant in the Valley, Michele has partnered with organizations in other industries to field similar surveys.  Most notably, she has partnered with:

• The 3% Movement on Elephant on Madison Avenue

• The Insights Association on a study re: gender bias in Marketing Research  

• AutoNews also leveraged the survey instrument and published a special supplement about gender bias in the Automotive Industry