INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REPORT (IBR)

Women in business 2019

01 Mar 2019

In 2019, our Women in business campaign focuses on the real world and seeking solutions to leadership diversity. What is holding back women in leadership? How can we put in place a blueprint for action?

This year marks a shift in our reporting on gender diversity in senior management. Our 2019 Women in business report: building a blueprint for action explores how to find out how momentum is building and how we can all drive change.

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We’re taking a step forward to outline the practical steps toward increasing the number of women in senior management, across all job roles, industries and regions.

What conscious and deliberate actions can businesses take to improve gender parity at the top?

To help us answer this question, we asked senior leaders from around the world to be Champions for action and to share their experiences so we can all learn.

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We believe the power to create change lies within all of us, and invite you to join the conversation on how to design a business culture that supports true gender diversity.

Using the hashtag #BlueprintForAction, share your views on the challenges and successes you have experienced in promoting gender parity in your senior management team.

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Women in business champion Yoko Yajima Yoko Yajima, executive officer, principal at Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting, on how the law is helping female executives to gain promotion in Japan. Read full article

Women in business champion Fighting the family tradition Sue Cheng, partner of people and culture at Grant Thornton China, on how the firm is working to increase its female leadership. Read full article

Women in business champion Insights from Peter Bodin Peter Bodin, global CEO at Grant Thornton International, says the importance of inclusivity is undeniable. Read more from our Women in business report. Read full article

Women in business champion Sanae Oishi Sanae Oishi, senior manager at Grant Thornton Taiyo Tax Corporation, on how Japanese businesses need to expand the talent pool as the workforce shrinks. Read full article

Women in business champion Thoughts from Jennifer Thorpe-Moscon Diversity data expert Jennifer Thorpe-Moscon, PhD, senior director & panel manager, research at Catalyst, on how to build a truly inclusive business. Read full article

Women in business champion An interview with Carla Wall As part of Grant Thornton International's Women in business report 2019, Carla Wall, managing director at Construction Industry Solutions (COINS) Australia, explains how women can make their way in any sector. Read full article

Women in business champion Making female leaders more visible Ana Battung, global director, Hyatt Sales Force, highlights how the hotel group is working to make its employment strategy inclusive for all. Read full article

Women in business champion Inclusivity starts at the top, says Katerina Koulouri Katerina Koulouri, head of people, experience and culture at Grant Thornton Greece shares what the firm has learned about creating an inclusive, diverse business. Read full article

Women in business champion María de los A. Rivera on eliminating recruitment bias Based on her own experience as partner in charge, tax, at Kevane Grant Thornton in Puerto Rico, María de los A. Rivera believes that removing gender bias at recruitment level helps businesses beat the competition. Read full article

Women in business champion Getting in on the game Louise Willdridge, Asia Pacific network capabilities at Grant Thornton International, on why women need to be invited to the table – and the golf course. Read full article

Women in business champion Karitha Ericson, Grant Thornton Sweden Karitha Ericson explains how the Swedish firm changed its view of what makes a manager. Read full article

Women in business champion Joy Burnford maps out a culture of confidence Joy Burnford is the founder and director of My Confidence Matters, an organisation aimed at inspiring business women to become confident leaders. She shares her pioneering research into boosting women’s self-assurance at work. Read full article

Women in business champion Diversity is not a women’s issue Greg Keith reflects on his personal learning journey as a passionate supporter of gender diversity. Read full article

Women in business champion Challenging the status quo Shruthi Rao, CEO and co-founder, Adapt Ready, Inc., has faced down gender bias throughout her career. Now, she says, it must be broken down for good. Read full article

Women in business champion Lorraine Lloyd-Thomas champions mentorship Seeing women leading the way, along with proactive mentors – both female and male – will help women step up into leadership roles, says Lorraine Lloyd-Thomas, managing director - Private Equity and M&A Practice, at Marsh. Read full article

Women in business champion Ritsuko Watanabe As the first woman promoted to audit partner in Grant Thornton Japan for 15 years, Ritsuko Watanabe is determined to drive a culture change in her country Read full article

Women in business champion Dave Dunckley believes gender balance is a job for everyone Dave Dunckley, CEO of Grant Thornton UK, outlines on why male business leaders need to be championing gender parity in their businesses. Read full article

Women in business champion Hilary Gormley Hilary Gormley, head of commercial banking at AIB, believes female leaders have a responsibility to stand up and be counted – and to keep gender equality in the conversation. Read full article

Women in business champion Macha Pohu Macha Pohu, vice president of talent and culture, RCGT, on getting inclusivity right every day. Read full article

Women in business champion Embracing individuality Sharon Healy, chief people and culture officer, Grant Thornton Canada LLP, on how organisations, leaders and individuals all need to embrace change. Read full article

Women in business 2019

Women in business: building a blueprint for action

Creating change lies within all of us

Blueprint for action

Global findings

Signs of momentum

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