Although the business case for women's advancement has been proven time and time again, women currently make up 34% of senior management and comprise only 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs, according to The Sponsor Effect, a research report published by the Center for Work-Life Policy (CWLP). The obstacle to senior management, as identified in that study and other research, is an absence of proactive support from senior leaders. In other words, there is a shortage of sponsorship. See full Article.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
The corporate sponsor as hero - advancing women into leadership roles - The sponsorship shortage
Although the business case for women's advancement has been proven time and time again, women currently make up 34% of senior management and comprise only 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs, according to The Sponsor Effect, a research report published by the Center for Work-Life Policy (CWLP). The obstacle to senior management, as identified in that study and other research, is an absence of proactive support from senior leaders. In other words, there is a shortage of sponsorship. See full Article.
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