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| Women are promoted at a slower rate than men across all industries and roles. But in technical roles‚ including in engineering and product management‚ the gender gap is even more pronounced: just 52 women for every 100 men are promoted to manager. Diversity is crucial in technical roles because it helps debias the technologies that are an intrinsic part of modern life. Early‐career promotions are critical to success‚ so this broken rung on the leadership ladder means that companies end up preparing fewer women for senior roles. What can leaders do? Don’t miss our article on repairing what’s broken. |
| — Sarah Skinner, digital editor, New York |
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Women in technical roles are less likely than men to win promotions early in their careers‚ and many are exiting the field. Companies can strengthen workforces and boost performance by reversing this trend.
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| —Whitney Johnson‚ CEO of Disruption Advisors‚ on her new book‚ Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company, in a recent interview from McKinsey’s Author Talks series |
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