Leadership in the corporate world has evolved over the years. And gender diversity in organizations has played a significant role in this evolution. That said, businesses and corporate boardrooms around the world still have a long way to go when it comes to addressing the skewed gender ratio and working to improve the representation of women in senior management.
The gender diversity issue has been on the business agenda for many years now. However, according to a recent research study conducted by Grant Thornton, it was reported that only 29% of senior management positions in companies are occupied by women. So how can organizations work towards promoting more gender equality in business leadership?
In this edition of Regalix’s Digital CMO Digest, we get great insights from senior women executives in the corporate world to understand how businesses can put processes in place to enable more women leaders, improve gender diversity in the workplace, the challenges they have faced as women in senior management, the impact of COVID-19 on their personal and professional lives, and more.
Speaking to us about the importance of company culture in promoting gender equality, Michelle Chiantera, Vice President of Growth Marketing, Global Segments & Industries (Americas) at Cisco, says, “When equality becomes one of the pillars of your company culture, you create an environment where women are openly encouraged to envision their career pathways, supported by a network of mentors, coaches and leaders.”
Organizations need to put processes in place to encourage more women leaders, believes Paramita Bhattacharya, Chief Marketing Officer at Blurb, saying, “It is critical to support women in entry- and mid-level management positions so that they continue to progress and be promoted to senior positions in the coming years. We need to have a continuous, strong pipeline if we want more women in senior management and C-suite positions.”
Essentially, businesses need to attract, develop and retain diverse leadership teams who will enable women to succeed and grow in senior management positions by ensuring equal access to work opportunities and implementing an inclusive culture.
Read on for more fascinating insights on gender diversity in senior management.
Nimish Vohra
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