
{"id":15834,"date":"2024-03-08T13:00:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T17:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/?p=15834"},"modified":"2024-09-19T09:33:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T13:33:14","slug":"unleashing-the-potential-of-women-in-our-canadian-studios-one-team-at-a-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/en\/unleashing-the-potential-of-women-in-our-canadian-studios-one-team-at-a-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Unleashing the potential of women in our Canadian studios, one team at a time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">International Women&#8217;s Day celebrates women&#8217;s achievements, raises awareness about the issues they face, and encourages everyone to act for an equal, more inclusive world.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Championing the place of women in the workplace and beyond is an ongoing commitment for Ubisoft. In 2023, our Canadian studios received their Silver Parity Certification from <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/womeningovernance.world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Women in Governance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201cThis certification reflects both our achievements and the path that lies ahead,\u201d says <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erinaroach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Erin Roach<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Canadian studios. \u201cWe know we have much more work to do and hope our reflections on the report will guide us towards a more inclusive future.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To further explore the subject, we sat down with <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/catherine-lemyre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Catherine Lemyre<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , VP of Talent for the Canadian studios. She shares the programs in place to foster the development of women, as well as her goals and vision for the next few years.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A turning point<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Despite the gender parity in gamers, women in the game industry continue to be underrepresented. Factors such as a lack of role models, working conditions that are sometimes unfavourable, and fewer girls and women pursuing STEM fields have all contributed to these low numbers. The #MeToo movement and Ubisoft&#8217;s respect scandal crisis have prompted us to ask: How can we create a safer, more welcoming environment with conditions that enable women to thrive?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Catherine notes that \u201cthe <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">initial <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">survey revealed a <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">gender <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">gap related to feeling <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">s of <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">safety <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, equal opportunities, and inclusion. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Focus groups were <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">agreed <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">to <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">explore <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">underlying <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">reasons <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">behind <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">these <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">disparities <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The recurring theme? The <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">relationship <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">between employees and <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">their <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">managers<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43904806 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43904806 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201c <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We told ourselves that we really need to <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">intensify <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">efforts in <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">educating <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">our <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">team leaders <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">about <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">management practices that foster a sense of safety and inclusion,\u201d shares Catherine. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Consequently, <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">our <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">training programs <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">were fine-tuned <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">to <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">ensure <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">that everyone <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">stepping into <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">a management role &#8211; whether <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">through <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">new <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">hire <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">s <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">or promot <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">ion <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">s <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8211; received training in <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">promoting <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227303589 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">inclusivity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_1.png 1024w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">focus groups <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">also underscored a crucial need: <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">women <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">sought opportunities to connect <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, share <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">personal <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">experiences <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, learn, and <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">support <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">one <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">another. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Catherine&#8217;s team <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">immediately <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">prioritized creating such moments<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224146402 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224146402 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A growing village<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Canadian studios already had several programs that empowered women to discuss their challenges and chart paths toward their aspirations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In Winnipeg, for example, the Nova program provided women with professional development opportunities through group sessions and personalized mentoring.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe Nova program is a game changer, and experiencing it for the first time laid the foundation for me to grow into a leader. Then, as a mentor, I was able to help build a strong community that connects women in the workplace regardless of background and race.\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Claire<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, generalist programmer, Ubisoft Winnipeg<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:708,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In Qu\u00e9bec City <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and Toronto <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Develop <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">at Ubisoft <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">provided <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">emerging talent <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">with <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">paid internships <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and mentorship <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">opportunities<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58269 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The program is open to people who identify as woman, transgender, non-binary, and\/or Two-Spirit.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI had a great experience as a first-time mentor for Develop At Ubisoft. The program offers a much-needed bridge between established professionals and new graduates. It was a blast to collaborate with my mentee and see her project come to life, and she was offered a well-deserved internship at Ubisoft Montr\u00e9al, so I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better outcome!\u201d<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, \u2013 Juliette,\u00a0 gameplay designer, Ubisoft Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cDevelop at Ubisoft has been enriching and a blast! Not only have I learned a great deal about game development, but it\u2019s also given me the opportunity to deepen connections with industry professionals.\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gabrielle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, UI programmer, Ubisoft Toronto<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:708,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Yet <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">not every studio <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">had these <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">programs <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">ready to launch <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, and the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">demand <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">was huge. Catherine&#8217;s team <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">started <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">looking <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">beyond <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">company <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">walls <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">for <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">employee <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">programs, while working to extend the programs already in place to the rest of the Canadian studios. She explains that they \u201cdecided to go with <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW75904406 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/cloecaron.com\/en\/dare-to-empower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW75904406 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Chlo\u00e9 Caron<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the consultant behind the book <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Dare to Empower: Women in the Lead<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75904406 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW75904406 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dare_cinq_cles_EN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"883\" height=\"969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dare_cinq_cles_EN.png 883w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dare_cinq_cles_EN-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dare_cinq_cles_EN-768x843.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134153318 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134153318 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Clo\u00e9 Caron&#8217;s five key shifts<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW134153318 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Chlo\u00e9 came to the Montreal studio to test her women&#8217;s development program within an unannounced project. <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For this pilot, Catherine&#8217;s team was determined to include all the women from the project, but also non-binary people.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Despite their shared project, many participants had never met due to the sheer size of the project and remote working. \u201cA sense of trust and vulnerability started to blossom from the very first session,\u201d says Catherine. \u201cEveryone began sharing their experiences. It was beautiful to witness.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe program offered a safe space to express and explore frustrations and fears. It was cathartic to hear colleagues across teams sharing some of the hurdles they\u2019d faced and gaining heart from others who had faced them, too. We discussed how to take action as individuals, but also how to translate our discoveries into best practices that would benefit Ubisoft as a whole.\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alice<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, scriptwriter, Ubisoft Montr\u00e9al<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:708,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">During these discussions, it became clear that the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">mechanisms put in place after the respect scandal <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">had <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">uprooted <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">most unacceptable behaviors <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">. Still, <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">more work was needed. \u201cWe haven&#8217;t <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">mended <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">everything, but the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">work <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">experience for women has <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">improved significantly <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">,\u201d notes Catherine. \u201cI <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">don&#8217;t <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">want to generalize <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">I&#8217;d <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">rather talk about <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">unconscious biases <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">that linger <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and do a better job at <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">identifying <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150382403 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and stopping microaggressions. We need to do this through training and by changing our management practices.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15811\" src=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_8-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_8-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The program&#8217;s <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">participants <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">emerged <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">with <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">more <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">confidence, new skills, and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">tools <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">to navigate <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">tough <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">professional situations. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201cThe best part <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">support <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">network <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">that <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">formed <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">,\u201d says Catherine. \u201cHonestly, I didn\u2019t think this program would have <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">such a big <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102014521 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">impact.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174840757 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174840757 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Changing a culture<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Inspired by the triumphs of Nova, Develop at Ubisoft, and Dare to Empower, Catherine envisions a program that draws from the best internal and external initiatives but that reflects the reality of women at Ubisoft.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This new model will extend to the management teams. Catherine explains that \u201cmanagers will engage both upstream and throughout the participants&#8217; journey to engage in dialogues about careers and feedback. Inclusive management takes on a whole new meaning when seen through the other person&#8217;s eyes.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15807\" src=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_6.png 2048w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_6-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_6-1024x778.png 1024w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_6-768x584.png 768w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_6-1536x1167.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Catherine hopes to leverage the momentum from existing programs to permanently change the corporate culture. \u201cEmpowering women in terms of professional development and fulfillment isn&#8217;t enough. We must reshape the ecosystem,\u201d she says. \u201cThe key to changing a culture is to not spread yourself too thin, but to focus on systemic initiatives around one or two risks present in our culture for everyone, and to act swiftly. Otherwise, it will take forever to see permanent results.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Her team is working to rally all the women and production managers in Canada to embark on this new program within the next two years.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15805\" src=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_5-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/quebec.ubisoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IWD_5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Catherine&#8217;s <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">goal is to <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">enhance <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">women&#8217;s <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">experience at work, empower <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">them <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">to <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">navigate <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">their <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">own <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">careers <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">elevate <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">management practices, and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">eliminate <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">unconscious biases. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Ultimately, Catherine <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">says <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">that <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">this <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">boils <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">down <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">a <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">simple desire to \u201clegitimize women so that they can truly flourish and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">tap into <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">their full potential. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">I&#8217;m <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">convinced that this will help us <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">craft <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">better games that will <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">captivate <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165453754 BCX8\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">a wider 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