Increasing the number of women leaders: Barriers that must be overcome

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Females continue to be under-represented in senior leadership positions. Increasing the number of women in these roles demands that various challenges in organizational, personal and societal domains are properly addressed to help removed barriers in the shape of glass ceilings and glass cliffs.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2023), "Increasing the number of women leaders: Barriers that must be overcome", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 31 No. 6, pp. 39-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-06-2023-0129