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This is a research project being conducted by graduate students in the Masters of Public Administration program at The Evergreen State College. You are invited to participate in this research project because you are a woman in a leadership position within the public or nonprofit sector.

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If you have any questions about the research study, please contact Meagan Darrow at [email protected]. This research has been reviewed according to The Evergreen State College IRB procedures for research involving human subjects.
 
 
 
 
Thank you for taking time to complete this survey. Our aim is to better understand what specifics turning points (events and/or factors) within a woman’s career help them achieve leadership positions. For the purposes of this survey, we define leadership as supervising one or more employees and/or have the power to hire or release staff from employment.
The survey consists of 32 questions in 4 clearly marked sections. Your participation is completely voluntary and you may end the survey at any time. Your answers will be completely anonymous. We appreciate you taking the time to participate.


 
 
 
Section I - Career Path, Supports and Turning Points

 
 
1. Do you feel being a woman affected your ability to attain your leadership role? (select one)

 
Yes, positively
 
Yes, somewhat positively
 
Neutral
 
Yes, somewhat negatively
 
Yes, negatively
 
No
 
Unsure
 
 
2. Do you feel the culture of your organization supports women to become leaders? (select one)

 
Definitely yes
 
Somewhat yes
 
Neutral
 
Somewhat no
 
Definitely no
 
 
3. Do you feel your career path to your current role was direct (for example, education led to first job, which led to next job, which led to an eventual leadership role)? (select one)

 
Definitely yes
 
Somewhat yes
 
Neutral
 
Somewhat no
 
Definitely no
 
 
4. Have you ever turned down a position because you had other obligations (e.g. family care, partner, children)
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
5. Have you taken significant time off (more than 1 month) from your career for family in the past? (e.g. partner’s career, children, elder care)
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
6. Do you think others’ perceptions of your family care responsibilities impacted your career path?
 
Yes, positively
 
Yes, somewhat positively
 
Neutral
 
Yes, somewhat negatively
 
Yes, negatively
 
No
 
Unsure
 
 
7. What turning points (events/factors) did you experience that positively impacted your career trajectory? Please rate what impact the following events/factors had on your career trajectory.
No impactMajor impact
0 1 2 3
I felt encouraged by others to develop my leadership skills/abilities
I had/have a network of people in my life who support me (friends, family, other)
I had a mentor, or workplace ally who connected me to key resources and people
I pursued going to college and obtaining a degree
I pursued/obtained a post-graduate level college degree
Previous work experiences positioned me to become a leader (i.e. hard work)
I took initiative in my job by seeking opportunities that were above my qualifications
I was at the right place at the right time/I got lucky
I chose to change fields/change my career trajectory
I wanted/needed to earn more money
I wanted to have a greater influence
My organization/team had a need that I was able to fill
I had training opportunities through my workplace that provided me with new skills