What is it about?
The purpose of this paper is to develop a competency framework that incorporates the key leadership competencies required of female leaders working in male-dominated industries by putting particular emphasis on the male leaders’ point of view.
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Why is it important?
The need for more women in leadership has become a global business imperative, yet little is known about the competencies required to succeed in environments shaped by male leadership styles and the understanding that women are less capable leaders.
Perspectives
Assessing the point of view of male leaders, who dominate these working environments, provides new and valuable insights into the complex issue of women in leadership for the academic debate and the practitioners’ point of view.
Dr Marion Kahrens
European College of Business and Management
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This page is a summary of: A female leadership competency framework from the perspective of male leaders, Gender in Management An International Journal, April 2018, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/gm-06-2017-0077.
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