Organizational processes and systems that affect women in leadership positions

Despite the efforts to establish gender equality in organizations, intricate processes andsystems hinder women’s advancement into top leadership positions. In this chapter, weexplore many of the organizational-level barriers that impact women leaders, includinghiring/selection, networking, mentoring, promotion, and negotiation. Understanding each ofthese processes will help organizations to establish gender inclusive strategies andgender-neutral policies that will allow women and minorities to navigate through thelabyrinth more effectively.