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“The WEF Blames the "Male Blueprint" for Stalling Women in Leadership Roles”. The World Economic Forum (WEF) published a recent article (March 2024) highlighting the barriers that prevent women from reaching the C-suite. They point to a drop in female representation from entry-level (around 50%) to senior leadership (around 25%). This stagnation, according to the WEF, stems from a system built on a "Male Blueprint" of leadership – in other words, a traditional view of success involving long hours, international travel, managing heavy workloads, leading from the front, action oriented etc. This system, they argue, overlooks the unique strengths and values women bring to the table. It also relies on unconscious biases in selection criteria and organizational culture. While the WEF acknowledges initiatives like unconscious bias training, they criticize their limitations. Here's where I disagree with the WEF. While their article is insightful, but it lacks actionable solutions (and I’m not sure about the ‘male blueprint’). So, let's get practical. It is vital to bridge the gap and help women to reach the top. We need solutions that women executives and organizations can apply to change the overall culture and break the pattern. You can check my blog where I have spoken about practical help for women and organizations - What is stopping women from reaching the C-suite? Remember, leadership is demanding, but the rewards are high. You can choose to: · Play the existing game within the "Male Blueprint." (Still not sure this is the right term.) · Advocate for change within your organization. · Pursue opportunities elsewhere with a more progressive culture. The power to shape your path lies with you. https://lnkd.in/exDcF4Cn #WomenInLeadership, #GenderEquality, #DiversityAndInclusion, #BreakTheGlassCeiling, #WomenInBusiness, #LeadershipGap, #CsuiteWomen, #WomenEmpowerment, #InclusiveWorkplace, #EqualityForAll, #LeadershipDevelopment, #BiasInTheWorkplace, #WomenWhoLead, #EmpowerWomen, #GenderBias, #WomenInTheWorkplace, #FemaleLeaders, #CareerGrowth, #WomenAndWork, #WomenRising, #LeadershipMatters
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2moInsightful and thought-provoking as usual, Guy. I hope more leaders, male and female read this and take the actions needed. Coln