The transition of women leadership roles need to begin in the Boardroom. C-level executives must begin to recognize the value of diversity throughout the top-level of their organization. The article below illustrates the various challenges Asian women face in becoming leaders and their role as leaders once they get there. As an Asian business woman in previous leadership roles, I can entirely relate to what this article illustrates and discusses.
The most important piece of advice - don't be afraid to confidently speak up. I hope you find this article written in BusinessWeek helpful...
How to Retain and Develop Asian Women Leaders
Women need to put their footprint on the corporation and a handprint on their work. Training must stress speaking up and being assertive
By Jane Horan
Business leaders should be acutely aware of the seminal shift taking place in the global corporate balance of power. In the next 40 years, more than 1 billion people will relocate from rural areas of India and China, creating 59 megacities with populations of 5 million or more. To harness this talent migration—and serve these customers—multinational corporations need a radical shift in thinking about leadership—their own and their competitors'.
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