AI Bias, Women in Tech & Building Better Leaders: Amanda Newman

<p>Is AI making hiring less fair? Why are women leaving technology? And what does better leadership actually look like?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with Amanda Newman, one of the UK&#39;s leading advocates for women in technology.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>✅ AI bias in recruitment</p><p>✅ Why diversity of thought improves technology</p><p>✅ Leadership lessons from 30 years in tech</p><p>✅ Women in STEM and digital careers</p><p>✅ Building inclusive technology organisations</p><p>✅ The future of work in an AI-driven world</p><p>✅ Social mobility and developing future talent</p><p>✅ Why integrity matters more than ever</p><p><br></p><p>Amanda shares stories from IBM, Shell, Accenture and her new leadership role, along with practical advice for leaders, project managers, product professionals and anyone building modern technology organisations.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re a Product Manager, Delivery Manager, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Engineering Leader or CTO, this conversation explores how better leadership creates better technology.</p><p><br></p><p>▶︎ Connect with Amanda.</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandanewman1/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>▶︎Our Newsletter:</p><p>https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups</p><p><br></p><p>▶︎Conference Tickets </p><p>https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/2178867</p><p><br></p><p>▶︎Chapters </p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:20 Amanda&#39;s new role driving growth across the North West</p><p>03:40 From maths student to technology leader</p><p>07:15 Building a 30-year career in technology</p><p>10:20 Why Amanda became passionate about women in tech</p><p>12:45 AI bias and why diversity matters</p><p>16:30 Diversity of thought in technology teams</p><p>17:35 Behaviours that quietly kill inclusion</p><p>20:10 Standing up for yourself in leadership</p><p>22:10 Why women are leaving tech</p><p>23:15 Preparing young people for AI</p><p>26:55 The problem with performative diversity</p><p>28:20 Should organisations measure diversity?</p><p>30:20 Hiring, CV bias and apprenticeships</p><p>32:10 Education, STEM and business partnerships</p><p>35:40 Buzzwords that should disappear</p><p>36:30 Integrity as a leadership skill</p><p>37:30 Protecting your energy as a leader</p><p>38:30 Why Amanda is optimistic about the North West</p><p>39:30 What&#39;s next for Amanda Newman</p><p>40:45 Where to connect</p>