ESCP Europe

Langue

English

Publication year

01/06/2022

There is recent groundbreaking research that provides new insights for consulting psychologists’ work in supporting women leaders in large organizations. This article discusses the potential impact of these research results for women and men in organizations and offers ideas on the implications of these results for the practice of consulting psychology and for future research efforts. Recent meta-analytical studies and other research findings provide new perspectives in advancing gender inclusion in organizations that involve the evolution of gender stereotypes, the placement of women in tactical versus strategic jobs, bosses’ assessments of women’s derailment potential, and other research results. These combined efforts suggest that the time may be right for a new paradigm for gender-inclusive leadership. This article briefly summarizes the span of progress from the recent past on women’s workforce participation and educational attainment, and it highlights recent challenges and threats to this progress arising from the worldwide pandemic. The article offers ideas and suggestions for consulting psychologists and researchers interested in gender inclusion. These initiatives include developing more inclusive leadership for CEOs and boards of directors as well as enabling organization-wide inclusion and diversity through evidence-based innovations in talent management and other human-resource functions. This comprehensive approach could lead to a multifaceted agenda for consulting psychology that would increase our collective agency for supporting women leaders in organizations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)