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We are most fortunate
to be living through times of high
transition in business and society, and
those who will embrace the challenges
and winds of change -- will also be the
authentic leaders who will be well
rewarded with high distinction, stature,
and profits of innovative thinking. The
increasing commitment of women
executives to become a part of this
changing business format, and the
differentiating styles of leadership
that women are bringing to their roles
across organizations -- is forever
changing the way companies are
responding to future markets, ethical
leadership, and defining talent for the
fast-growing economies.
At the same time,
there continues to be some resistance
among companies and CEOs in recognizing
this strong, active, nurturing, and
collaborative style that women are
bringing to company boards and
top-management -- and it will be the
endeavor of this survey report to place
on record the reality of what the women
leadership styles are conveying to
building business, intellectual, and
social capital for companies.
Although the survey
has been conducted in corporate India
only, we believe that the conclusions
and indicators are universal in their
application to companies and women
executives worldwide.
We hope that this
report will provide a realistic tool for
mentoring the minds of top-management
and enabling women to understand their
potentials and strength -- and take us
all one more step forward in the mission
for building future markets, future
stakeholders and future leadership.
We invite you to
continue your contributions and
thought-leadership on this mission and
mandate.
Poonam Barua
Founder Convener
Forum for Women in Leadership |
