The McKinsey Podcast

What will it take for working women to rise?

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Nov 21, 2024
Join Alexis Krivkovich and Lareina Yee, senior partners at McKinsey and experts on women in the workplace, as they delve into a decade of research illuminating the progress and setbacks women face in their careers. They discuss troubling trends in diversity commitments and the unique challenges faced by women of color. The conversation includes practical allyship strategies for leaders and innovative solutions to advance women's roles in corporate America, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic change and equity in the workplace.
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ANECDOTE

Catalyst for Research

  • Alexis Krivkovich was stunned by the lack of women at a McKinsey partner meeting.
  • This personal experience sparked the research on women in the workplace.
ANECDOTE

Inspiration for Research

  • Lareina Yee noticed she often doubled the number of women present in client meetings.
  • This observation, coupled with encouragement from a sponsor, inspired her to research women's advancement using McKinsey analytics.
INSIGHT

Declining Commitment

  • Companies are deprioritizing diversity initiatives due to market complexities and fatigue.
  • This deprioritization is a concerning trend, as progress towards gender parity is far from complete.
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