Application for the

Strong Women in IT 2025 report

As a Strong Women you will:

have new business opportunities

grow your network worldwide

boost your digital presence and personal branding

inspire others as a role model

join a global community of women in tech

Welcome,

Thank you for your commitment to making the IT industry more inclusive. Your participation in this initiative and your willingness to share your valuable experience are incredibly appreciated.

To apply for the Strong Women in IT 2025 report, please complete the survey we have prepared. The survey is divided into two parts:

Personal Questionnaire: This section asks for your basic information and your story. The answers you provide will be published publicly in the report, on your dedicated page, and shared across our Strong Women in IT social media channels. Please ensure your responses reflect exactly what you wish to convey in the report, as they will be attributed to you by name.
Anonymous Statistical Survey: This section will gather general information to help us build a sociological profile of Strong Women in IT. Our research team will analyze this data to generate the statistical part of the report. You can respond using brief sentences or single words.

We are excited to learn from your experience and appreciate your contribution to this important project.

Good Luck!
Anita Kijanka, Ph.D. – Founder & President, Strong Women in IT
Małgorzata Gryz – Partner, VP Strong Women in IT

Download the SWIT 2025 questionnaire

Personal questionnaire Attention - these answers are public

Name: Surname: Position: Company: Type of your company: startupcorporationNGO How many years have you been working in the IT-Tech industry? In your current role, do you manage a team? a) Yesb) No Nationality: E-mail: Tel: Your Bio (max. 500 characters): Why did you choose the new technologies industry/IT-tech field? (max. 500 characters) If you could go back in time and give yourself one piece of advice at the beginning of your career, what would it be? (max. 500 characters) What do you consider the greatest lesson you have learned from your journey? (max. 500 characters) What is your life hack (recipe) for high productivity and self-agency? (max. 500 characters) How do you take care of your resilience and well-being as a leader? (max. 500 characters) What do you think about the impact of AI on the IT industry? What opportunities and threats do you see? (max. 500 characters) Commitment to the Strong Women in IT Mission If you become a Strong Woman in IT, what is your commitment towards our joint mission? Participation in webinarsMedia interviewsSharing content on your social mediaParticipation in community-led mastermindsI do not want to get involvedOther

Other:

Part 2 - anonymous survey

I Education:

1. How do you gain knowledge about new technologies? Online coursesPodcastsMentoring-coachingOn-site coursesBooksNational conferencesInternational conferencesCooperation with startups (in any form)Postgraduate studies, MBA or other university coursesOther

Other:

2.Do you have someone you consider your role model? a) Yesb) No

Who's your role models? Mentor/CoachYour Direct ManagerYour Community MemberYour CollaboratorFamily/Friend SupporterOther

Other:

3.Do you have a university degree? a) Yesb) No

What was your major?
ITMANAGEMENT & BUSINESSECONOMICS & FINANCESOCIAL STUDIESSCIENCE STUDIESLAW & ADMINISTRATIONOTHER

Other:

4. Provide the title of a book, film, podcast, or other material that had a significant impact on your professional development.

II You as a leader

1. What is the biggest advantage of working in the new technologies industry?
2. What is the biggest disadvantage of working in the new technologies industry?
3. Is the crisis an opportunity for your organization or rather a threat for you? It’s an opportunity for growth and innovation.It’s a threat, but you are managing it effectively.It’s a mix of both – opportunities and challenges.It’s not a significant issue for you.Other

Other:

4. What is most important for you right now to be able to grow personally?
5. What is your favorite quote that comes to mind in the context of your career path?
6.How does your team work? RemotelyHybridStationary

7. How does your hybrid model look? Employees work from home 3-4 days a week, with 1-2 days in the office.Flexible work schedule with no set days for office attendance.Team members decide individually whether to work from the office or remotely.Core team days in the office for collaboration, with remote work options for the rest of the week.Office attendance is required on specific days for meetings and team-building activities.Remote-first approach with occasional in-office meetings for key projects.Other

Other:

III Current Market Situation:

1. What are the biggest challenges you have faced in your last 2 years in your role related to people and team dynamics? Talent shortage and difficulty in recruiting skilled professionals.Maintaining employee motivation amid market uncertainty.Operating margins and budget issuesDeparture of skilled workers.Differences in intergenerational teams.Managing a fully remote/hybrid team environment.Customer retention during disruptions.Handling stress and leadership responsibilities at a senior level.Other

Other:

2. What are the biggest challenges you have faced in the last 2 years in your role related to technology and digital transformation? Adapting to rapid technological changes and digital transformation.AI's impact on the overall work environment and skillsCybersecurity risks and data protection challenges.Integrating new technologies with legacy systems.Scaling infrastructure to support growing demands.Budget constraints and cost optimization.Driving innovation and launching new products in challenging times.Navigating fluctuating demand and economic instability.Other

Other:

3. How does your company care about employee integration? Organizing integration tripsCelebrating of special occasions, e.g. holidays, company’s birthdaysOrganizing integration meetings in the companyOrganizing integration gamesAllocates a special entertainment budget for each team
4. Is your company introducing/planning to introduce innovative forms of efficiency and working style? YesNoI don’t know

5.What innovative forms of efficiency and working time management is your company introducing?

IV Technology & Trends

1. What are the key trends in the IT industry in your opinion? Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, Generative AI)Cloud ComputingInternet of Things (IoT)5G and Related SolutionsCybersecurityProcess automation (RPA)No-code/Low-code SolutionsBig Data and data analyticsEdge ComputingBlockchain and Decentralized TechnologiesOther

Other:

2.What technologies are used in your company? Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, Generative AI)Cloud ComputingInternet of Things (IoT)5G and Related SolutionsCybersecurityProcess automation (RPA)No-code/Low-code SolutionsBig Data and Data AnalyticsEdge ComputingBlockchain and Decentralized TechnologiesOther

Other:

3. Does your company use artificial intelligence to optimize team workflows? YesNoWe plan to implement it soon

For which purposes is AI used in your company? Business process automationCustomer service optimization (chatbots, analytics)Recruitment and talent managementData analysis and market forecastingRisk management and securityProduct and service personalizationContent CreationResearch and DevelopmentOther

Other:

4. Do you notice Technology Overload (discomfort resulting from the excess of stimuli provided by new technologies)? YesNo

What are your solutions to feeling the technology overload? Implementing digital detox periods and reducing screen time.Prioritizing essential technologies and tools to reduce clutter.Promoting mindfulness and focusing on well-being in the workplace.Turn off notifications in appsEstablishing clear boundaries between work and personal time.Streamlining communication channels (e.g., reducing unnecessary emails or messages).Encouraging regular breaks and offline time for productivity recovery.Using AI or automation to filter unnecessary information.

V Wages and Equality

1. Is the wage policy in your company (in your workplace) public? a) Yesb) Noc) I don’t know
2. How do you assess the state of remuneration of women in IT vs. men's wages? (Describe your point of view, please)
3.What is the gender ratio in your company’s board?
3. Does your company have an ESG strategy? a) Yesb) Noc) I don’t know

Is your company changing its ESG strategy in 2025 due to the geopolitical situation? Tell us briefly what your ESG strategy looks like today.

VI Free time

1. Is work-life integration important to you? YesNo
2. How do you implement your work-life integration?
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Application for the

Strong Women in IT 2025 report

have new business opportunities

grow your network worldwide

boost your digital presence and personal branding

inspire others as a role model

join a global community of women in tech

Personal questionnaire Attention - these answers are public

Part 2 - anonymous survey

I Education:

II You as a leader

III Current Market Situation:

IV Technology & Trends

V Wages and Equality

VI Free time

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