In a recent discussion on gender diversity in leadership at the SHRM India Annual Conference, Stephen Martin, Chief of Staff, Center for Creative Leadership, Varun Gadhok, India Business Head, Center for Creative Leadership, and Vandana Vishnu, Director of Coaching, APAC Center for Creative Leadership, emphasized the multifaceted challenges faced by women in the workplace.
Highlighting the issue is not just about pay or professional development but also encompasses safety and systemic factors, they shared compelling research findings from a study conducted across Asia Pacific, with a focus on India. Despite ongoing efforts to promote gender equality, the movement appears to have stalled. A deeper understanding and multi-layered approach to addressing these challenges is important while also considering the entire system and not just women.
Unveiling Women's Leadership Challenges and Perceptions
Addressing the unique challenges faced by women in leadership, the speakers pointed out the significant differences in perception between men and women. Organizations need to grasp the severity of these issues beyond mere acknowledgment. The importance of allyship in supporting women in leadership roles cannot be stressed enough.
These insights call for an urgent, introspective examination and a strategic shift in approaches to foster genuine gender diversity and equity in the workplace.
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