This year there's been a lot of news about getting more women on Boards of companies and organizations around the world. But, as with most great things, this is easier said than done.
In this episode we talk about the challenges, opportunities, bias, privilege, quotas and going back to basics.
How do we change the status quo? Is it changing fast enough? And don't you just want to be one of the guys? And getting slapped in the face with new perspective and how this can actually help your company win more business.
Referenced resources in this episode:
Tina Fey - the value of more women in the room: https://youtu.be/fntSBYefhnw
McKinsey Research - more diversity = more success: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/delivering-through-diversity
Forbes - The Future of Women on Boards: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisacohn/2019/09/14/the-future-of-women-on-boards-qa-with-amii-barnard-bahn/#1ef3fe222aea
Financieele Dagblad article: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/women-inc-_doet-u-mij-toch-maar-een-vrouwenquotum-activity-6580091145232109568-Rrfo
Wall Street Journal article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/womens-share-of-board-seats-rises-to-20-11568194200
More extensive links and interview with Lisa by MacMillan International Higher Education on Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.macmillanihe.com/companion/Carbery-Human-Resource-Management-2e/learning-resources/Video-Interviews/
