In June, GM is poised to join the rarefied ranks of a small but growing group of companies: those in which women hold more than half of the board seats. After two of GM’s male directors retire, six female directors will remain on the board—including Mary Barra, the chair of the board and CEO of […]
Board Inclusion Is Now a Business Imperative
A key reason why there are still so few women on corporate boards comes down to old ways of thinking. Prioritizing inclusion and diversity has traditionally been considered a “nice thing to do” rather than a true business imperative. As a result, we regularly hear disappointing news like the recent report on 2018 Gender Diversity Index, which found […]
What Women Can Do to Land a Board Seat
The phrase “women and corporate boards” has become synonymous with “slow progress.” It’s true that more women are being appointed to board seats than in the past, and also true that a growing number of organizations are starting to call for balanced leadership thinking around the table to better reflect the needs of the changing marketplace. […]
How to Get on a Corporate Board
As I travel to different parts of the country for speaking engagements and conferences, I’ve noticed a growing trend. An increasing number of women have been asking me about what steps they can take to land a board seat—particularly on a corporate board. It’s a timely question, since the latest research on women and boards […]