Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez - The Gender Data Gap Explained - A Business Book Club Series

Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez is a landmark book that exposes a hidden truth behind many data-driven decisions: women are often missing from the data that shapes our world. This gender data gap affects how systems are designed, how policies are written, and how decisions are made — not because of deliberate discrimination, but because male experiences are frequently treated as the default. In this 5-minute book summary we explore the core ideas of Invisible Women and apply them to modern leadership and workplace decision-making. You’ll learn how incomplete data influences everything from workplace design and performance metrics to technology and organisational policy. When leaders rely on data without questioning who is represented — and who isn’t — inequality becomes embedded into systems. This episode also looks at why data is not neutral, how assumptions shape outcomes, and what better leadership looks like in complex, real-world environments. If you’re a leader, manager, or professional who relies on data to make decisions, this episode will challenge how you interpret information — and encourage you to ask better, more inclusive questions. Hosted by Hannah Hally, The Business Book Club brings together three empowering podcast series — 5-Minute Book Summaries, Icons of Influence, and Leadership Unpacked — sharing practical lessons, success stories, and leadership insights from the world’s most inspiring thinkers. Explore more episodes and resources at www.thebusinessbookclub.online. Visit thebusinessbookclub.online to explore every episode, join our leadership community, and grow your business mindset.