MODERN BUSINESS
Why we must collectively engage & take action to protect the future pipeline of female leaders
By Janine Garner
Unless we collaborate , the lack of female leaders now will drastically affect the pipeline of female leaders for tomorrow . There will be no funneling of talent , no monitoring or active sponsoring of younger women – because the senior female leaders simply won ’ t be there to see these things put in place .
The lost investment in talent – in smart , savvy , knowledgeable and strong women who are able to make a difference and ensure that equality is kept – is astonishing , and yet organisations are willing to let this happen and incur the cost to re-recruit versus retain . The reduction in the effectiveness of collaborative business is also clear , with the ‘ female voice ’ being lost and key characteristics and strengths disappearing from the process .
The disappearing female leader means a management team devoid of perspective . Decision-making is one-dimensional . Discussions
34 ModernBusiness June 2016