How male and female bosses learn to manage: Gender differences are important, but can also be misleading

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

Explores differences in the entrepreneurial experiences of men and women, including what and how entrepreneurs of both sexes learn. Differences in behavioral patterns include a greater tendency for men to learn from other professional stakeholders while women turned typically to a narrower group of people, more often friends and family.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

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

(2015), "How male and female bosses learn to manage: Gender differences are important, but can also be misleading", Strategic Direction, Vol. 31 No. 10, pp. 33-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-07-2015-0117