Women leaders: how to help them “hit the ground running”
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of the paper is to look the development of women leadership.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper looks at how organizations can help women at crucial leadership transition stages.
Findings
The paper finds that the first months in any leadership challenge can be both exiting and vulnerable. Used well, it is an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate success and create long‐term positive momentum.
Originality/value
The paper provides useful suggestions for supporting women in the leadership transition.
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Citation
Cornish, L. (2007), "Women leaders: how to help them “hit the ground running”", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 21 No. 1, pp. 18-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280710717443
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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