Formal policies are just one piece of what’s needed to attract, develop, retain, and promote talented women in your organization.
Examine research with women executives revealing relationships between gender, leadership, political skill, and workplace effectiveness. Study shows office politics presents especially difficult issues for women leaders, highlighting critical competencies for navigating
Investigate 6 key findings from our Ban Bossy campaign research on workplace bossiness. Study reveals consistent trend that being perceived as “bossy” has negative consequences, with particularly harsh impacts on women leaders in organizational settings.
Understand women’s under-prediction of leadership impact examining self-awareness gender differences. Research explores whether women leaders systematically underestimate their effectiveness compared to male counterparts, investigating causes and career advancement
Learn how high-achieving women can lead authentically while navigating organizational dynamics. Research explores authenticity challenges and strategies for women leaders balancing genuine self-expression with workplace expectations and advancement opportunities.
This case study shows how CCL partnered with the Gender Equality Network to foster women’s leadership development in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.
Understand how gender and national culture influence leadership responses to gender-based tension conflicts from 218 US and South African employees. Study reveals that women believe respect and equality responses are more helpful than men, with gender-culture interaction effects.
Investigate findings from the World Leadership Study showing that the recession caused women to become less trusting of bosses. Research identifies 3 reasons for decreased trust and provides tips for fostering confidence among women to improve retention.
Explore 4 features of careers-focused websites (pictures, testimonials, organizational policies, awards) and their effects on viewers’ perceptions of organizational culture. Research examines how website design elements influence job seeker impressions, attractiveness,
Discover how managers benefit from personal lives and family ties. Research reveals positive spillover effects from family roles to work performance, challenging work-life conflict assumptions and demonstrating family’s developmental contributions.