Building a New Leadership Ladder : Transforming Male-Dominated Organizations to Support Women on the Rise.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Geffner, Carol J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership in women.

Women executives.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Building A New Leadership Ladder

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : MIT Press, 2023.

Summary:

Carol J. Geffner's 'Building a New Leadership Ladder' explores the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership roles. It addresses systemic issues such as entrenched cultural norms, double standards, and the need for supportive ecosystems within organizations. The book argues for transformative change in organizational structures to better support women's rise to leadership. Geffner draws from her extensive experience in business and academia to highlight the persistent gender leadership gap and proposes actionable strategies to foster diversity and inclusion. The intended audience includes organizational leaders, policymakers, and advocates for gender equality. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

1 A Status Update on Women’s Leadership

2 Mindset versus Organizational Culture

3 The Preparation Paradox

4 Entrenched Scripts and Double Standards

5 Building an Ecosystem of Support

6 Succession Planning and Legacies

7 Roundtable on the Future of Women’s Leadership

Conclusion: Five Pillars of Change

Notes

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780262371551

0262371553

OCLC:

1420630647