What is it about?
This study explores the lived experiences of minority women leaders navigating the “glass ceiling” in healthcare organizations. Using a phenomenological approach, it identifies the systemic barriers, workplace biases, and leadership development gaps that limit their career progression. Through in-depth interviews and thematic analysis, the study reveals how intersectionality combining race, gender, and organizational culture shapes leadership opportunities for minority women in healthcare settings.
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Why is it important?
Understanding these challenges is critical for advancing equity and inclusion in healthcare leadership. By illuminating how institutional barriers persist despite diversity initiatives, this research provides actionable insights for executives, policymakers, and educators seeking to create inclusive organizational structures. The findings support evidence-based strategies for leadership pipeline development, mentorship, and organizational reform contributing to a more equitable and effective healthcare workforce.
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Future research should focus on developing actionable frameworks that healthcare institutions can adopt to dismantle systemic barriers and foster equitable leadership pathways. By integrating mentorship programs, leadership training, and policy reform, organizations can begin to transform diversity rhetoric into measurable progress for minority women leaders.
Dr Vernette Grant
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This page is a summary of: A Phenomenological Study of the Glass Ceiling Obstacles Faced by Minority Women Leaders in Healthcare Organizations, Open Journal of Business and Management, January 2025, Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,,
DOI: 10.4236/ojbm.2025.134135.
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