Gender

For many women, feeling like an outsider isn't an illusion - it's the result of systemic bias and exclusion.

We all know what confidence, competence, and authority sound like. Or do we?

We have the tools, we just don't use them.

Research finds that even well-intentioned men who push back against overt sexism are still likely to engage in behavior that reinforces gender stereotypes.

The real gender issue isn’t a lack of qualified women, but a surplus of unqualified men.

These high-performing bullies - and the cultures that enable them - are driving women of color to leave their workplaces.

To become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, many companies have turned to unconscious bias (UB) training. By raising awareness of the mental shortcuts...

Researchers explore where it came from, why it's so destructive, and how to dismantle it.

A disturbing new study reveals that, 30 years into the women’s movement, female executives still don’t have what they want—and probably never will.

Too often we ask female leaders to act more like men.

It’s not because they lack confidence.

Start by reworking your job descriptions.

Ask people to explain why women remain so dramatically underrepresented in the senior ranks of most companies, and you will hear from the vast majority...

Persistent gender bias too often disrupts the learning process at the heart of becoming a leader. Here’s how to correct the problem.

Certain industries breed a type of professional for whom get-a-life dedication is a badge of honor. The phenomenon is on the rise, but is it sustainable?

According to analysis of 360-degree reviews.

Research shows the sexes aren’t so different.

Myth #5: Coming out at work happens just once.

Inside the BBC's 50:50 project.

How to make transgender employees feel valued at work

This case follows Lebanese entrepreneur, Hind Hobeika, an engineer and competitive swimmer who spends seven years trying to launch a wearable heartrate...

Discusses the negotiation of a possible trademark infringement involving a German conglomerate and a Taiwanese trading firm.

In 2000, media superstar Oprah Winfrey promised the recently retired Nelson Mandela, first president of post-apartheid South Africa, that she would build...

Kurt Landgraf, newly named CEO of Du Pont Merck Pharmaceutical Co., addresses complaints of discrimination from African-American scientists in R&D during...

Addressing gender alone won't help women rise to the top. Although women come from widely diverse backgrounds, they share a common assumption upon entering...

Elizabeth Mok was the second born and the only daughter in the fourth generation of the Lee family. She was also the only one of five siblings who did...

This exercise puts students into the role of an associate at a marketing and sales agency. They are asked to develop specific recommendations to present...

This case introduces CEO activism, a phenomenon in which business leaders engage in political or social issues that do not relate directly to their companies....

MRW is a courier firm based in Barcelona (Spain). In 2010, it was consolidating internationalization of its business. It is against this background that...

How leaders behave in difficult situations are an important part of controlling their narrative. This public-sourced case provides students an opportunity...

The case revolves around the decisions that the board of directors of ecommerce giant Amazon would need to make in response to the controversial letter...

This collection of exercises aims to teach students about 1)Targeting Policies; and 2)Algorithmic bias in marketing-implications, causes, and possible...

Ros Atkins launched the 50:50 Project on a BBC news program he anchored, deciding with his team to start tracking the gender of the contributors and experts...

This collection of exercises aims to teach students about 1) Targeting Policies; and 2) Algorithmic bias in marketing-implications, causes, and possible...

Tiffany Pham taught herself to code and created a technology platform, Mogul, with the goal of providing girls and women around the world with information...

On January 31, 2014, the founder and chief executive officer of L'Atelier Art Lounge, an art workshop with branches in Bahrain and Lebanon, faces numerous...

In 2003, the Norwegian Parliament amended the Public Limited Companies Act in order to achieve greater representation of women on corporate boards. According...

Relationships built on trust matter. Deep and meaningful connections, especially with other women, are critical to our careers and to our overall well-being...

The fictitious Lynn Garcia case examines several managerial challenges faced by first-time CEO Lynn Garcia. After graduating from Stanford's GSB, Garcia...

Jack Rivkin's innovative approach to hiring, developing, and retaining employees created opportunities for female analysts to thrive at the equity research...

For many women, feeling like an outsider isn't an illusion - it's the result of systemic bias and exclusion.

We all know what confidence, competence, and authority sound like. Or do we?

We have the tools, we just don't use them.

Gender pronouns are not a trend — they are a best practice.

Research finds that even well-intentioned men who push back against overt sexism are still likely to engage in behavior that reinforces gender stereotypes.

The real gender issue isn’t a lack of qualified women, but a surplus of unqualified men.

These high-performing bullies - and the cultures that enable them - are driving women of color to leave their workplaces.

To become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, many companies have turned to unconscious bias (UB) training. By raising awareness of the mental shortcuts...

Researchers explore where it came from, why it's so destructive, and how to dismantle it.

A disturbing new study reveals that, 30 years into the women’s movement, female executives still don’t have what they want—and probably never will.