Over the past several decades, women in the workplace have faced barriers in the form of societal perceptions on how women should act and live. Although there have been significant improvements for women in the workplace, there is still a lot left to be done. According to a study by McKinsey in 2021, there were 86 women for every 100 men promoted to be a manager, which is encouraging. However, striving for a 50-50 gender balance is progressive thinking and the need of the hour. Presence of women in leadership roles, will enhance the gender diversity of an organisation by opening new prospects and further career progression for younger women who enter the workforce. To add to this, a women’s inclination toward a holistic, self-reflective approach could explain why female employees define leadership differently than some men do. One such woman leader who is redefining leadership methods in India is Nayantara Chatterjee, Co-Founder & Director, Vidyadhara Consultancy.Read More