We're already talking about back to school ✏️ .... and Kamala Harris 🧐
Aug 13, 2024
NEWS DOSE 🗞️
After the glass ceiling, it's time for the cliff.
A term that first appeared 20 years ago, the glass cliff defines a trend where, during a crisis within an organization, women are more likely to be promoted to leadership positions. These female leaders, placed in precarious situations, must navigate treacherous waters.
In 20 years, there must have been progress? 🧐 Hmm, it's actually going in the other direction 👇
According to an analysis of the Fortune 500 over a 15-year period, when appointing a CEO to take over…
- 🏆 From a successful organization 👉🏼 62% choose a man;
- 📉 From an organization where things aren't going well 👉🏼 69% choose a woman.
The virtuous circle of the glass cliff, reinforcing sexist stereotypes that women and leadership do not mix 👇🏼
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