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The Influence of Women on Boards!  A recent research study conducted in-depth interviews with men and women directors who collectively served on over 200 publicly traded companies. And here's what the study reveals: - Women directors were found to be well-prepared, accountable, and asking questions that shape decisions. - Women directors challenge traditional norms, openly admitting when they lack information, asking in-depth questions and promoting open discussions. - Their presence enhances the discussion quality by boosting executive engagement and de-politicizing the dialogue. - Women's presence diminishes "pluralistic ignorance," enabling more nuanced and deeper boardroom discussions. - The study suggests that women on boards may enhance corporate governance and decision-making, challenging stereotypes by emphasizing autonomy, rationality, and a commitment to optimal board decisions.

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Happy 1-year book-aversary to Carla Miller and Closing the Influence Gap! 🥂🍾 'Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard' empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. #CarlaMiller #ClosingTheInfluenceGap #womeninbusiness #femaleleadership #femaleleaders #femaleentrepreneurs #businesswomen #businessreads #booksmeanbusiness #businessbooks #businessnonfiction #businessbookshelf #businessbookclub

How Women Improve Decision-Making on Boards! The presence of women improves corporate governance and leads to better decision-making: 1. Women directors come to board meetings well-prepared and concerned with accountability -> The result is that women come into board meetings armed with questions that shape decisions 2. Women behave in ways that do not comply with traditional norms -> Boards have often been described as exclusive clubs where it’s considered bad form to “rock the boat.” Women directors are not shy about acknowledging when they don’t know something, are more willing to ask in-depth questions, and seek to get things on the table 3. Through their presence, women enable boardroom discussions that are more nuanced and deeper -> The presence of women seems to diminish the problem of “pluralistic ignorance” — when individuals in a group underestimate the extent to which others may share their concerns -> Women directors appear to be less worried about how they are perceived and less likely to adhere to board norms. Instead, they want the board to make the best possible decisions, period! Check out the article by Margarethe Wiersema and Louise Mors here: https://lnkd.in/ewGit-GC #innovation #boarddiversity #boardsofdirectors #genderdiversity

Diversity leads to better decision making - thanks for those summarized points!

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A wealth of evidence (like below) has shown how women improve the decision-making on #Boards, and their positive impact extends far beyond diversity metrics. Offering preparedness and accountability, challenging traditional norms and fostering nuanced discussions all contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of board #governance.

Excellent insights and research findings on how women can continue to break through the glass ceiling and other barriers. We need to accelerate this! #Leadership #womeninbusiness #diversityandinclusion #womenempowerment #StantonChase #womeninleadership In a world where women strive for equal opportunities, breaking through invisible barriers remains a challenge. "The Three Barriers to Women's Career Progression and How to Address Them," our latest webinar, sheds light on these obstacles and offers actionable insights. Click here to watch the recording ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e8rdR9wv #leadershipinsights #leadershipmatters #diversityandinclusion #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womeninleadership

Progress for women benefits everyone. When more women work, economies grow, and organizations perform better. But for that to happen, women need equal opportunities to learn, earn, and lead. Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, partly because existing job structures and parental expectations present barriers to growth. Join our webinar on 20th March, where we will delve into Gallup’s latest research on the evolving landscape for women in the workplace. #womeninleadership #womeninworkplace #Gallup Claire de Carteret, Rohit Kar, Camilla Frumar, Anupama A., Richa Agarwal, Deepanjan Deb, Bhuwan Pande, Suryansh Varma, Tania Pal, Suma Shreya Kaashyap, Karan Kaushish, Puneet Pratap Singh, Arihant Jain, Kalpak Patki