In the second episode of "The Business of Learning," we speak to Joanna Barsh on how L&D can close the gender leadership gap.
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The Business of Learning, Episode 2: Insights on how to improve women's leadership development and close the gender gap. Guest: Joanna Barsh, chair of the Fortune Women's Leadership Council and director emerita at McKinsey.
At this point, just about everyone knows about the gender gap – the disparity between the number of women in leadership roles and the number of women who should be in leadership roles based on demographics, ability and interest. Coaching may help.
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