Regarding Ellen Pao v. Kleiner Perkins case,
1. At what points, in this case, did Pao make the choice to voice her values? How did she voice her values in each of these instances?
2. Do you think Pao acted on her value effectively? Why or Why not? Does the fact that she lost the lawsuit impact your reasoning? Explain.
3. Think through the seven of GVV( Giving Voice to Values )in relation to the case. Can you identify each pillar(The seven pillars of GVV are: Values, Choice, Normalization, Purpose, Self-Knowledge & Alignment, Voice, and Reasons & Rationalizations) in Pao's action? Are there any pillars that you think Pao could have engaged more effectively? Explain.
4. If you were in Pao's position at Kleiner Perkins, what would you have done and why? How might the pillars of GVV (The seven pillars of GVV are: Values, Choice, Normalization, Purpose, Self-Knowledge & Alignment, Voice, and Reasons & Rationalizations ) influence your action? Select one of the pillars and describe how you would enact it in a situation described in the case.
5. Based on the information in the case, if you were a junior would you have ruled in favor of Pao or Kleiner Perkins? Why ? How might your own values or biases influence your decision?