How men can be better allies to women – a call to action with practical steps #BalanceforBetter

Sharon Mavin, Director of the Business School:

“The evidence shows that when men are deliberately engaged in gender inclusion programs, 96% of organisations see progress — compared to only 30% of organisations where men are not engaged. But today, too many organisations still miss the mark on gender equity efforts by focusing gender initiatives solely on changing women — from the way they network to the way the lead.

Individualistic approaches to solving gender inequities overlook systemic structural causes and reinforce the perception that these are women’s issues — effectively telling men they don’t need to be involved. Without the avid support of men, often the most powerful stakeholders in most large corporations, significant progress toward ending gender disparities is unlikely.”

Read ‘How Men Can Become Better Allies to Women’ on Harvard Business Review.