March 2012–Many companies are making serious efforts to improve the number of women in top jobs. Some detect progress. But others say change is frustratingly slow. This report looks at what companies can do to make a breakthrough.more
May 2012–Our latest research, produced for the Wall Street Journal’s Task Force for Women in the Economy, identifies the ways in which organizations are advancing female executives—and the barriers that remain.more
May 2012–McKinsey partners Joanna Barsh, Sandrine Devillard, Emily Lawson, and Jin Wang recount the progress women have made in reaching the executive suite.more
September 2011—Leaders who are serious about getting more women into senior management need a hard-edged approach to overcome the invisible barriers holding them back.more
April 2011—The ability to retain and promote more women middle managers is a key point of leverage.more
November 2012—Women continue to be underrepresented at senior-management levels in Asia, Europe, and North America. McKinsey research suggests some answers.more
March 2009—Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of Acumen Fund, shares lessons in leadership from her work in venture philanthropy.more
October 2010—Executives can thrive at work and in life by adopting a leadership model that revolves around finding their strengths and connecting with others.
September 2008—Beth Axelrod discusses how companies can do better at hiring, retaining, and promoting women.more
October 2010—A majority of executives believe gender diversity in leadership is linked to better financial performance, but companies take few actions to support women in the workforce.more
January 2010—Companies whose social investments focus on women in developing economies help not only the recipients but also themselves.more
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