With increasing legislation mandating board diversity, such as quotas, organizations are under pressure to appoint more women to their boards. Rather than viewing this as just a compliance requirement, boards and organizations should recognize it as an opportunity to gain a competitive advantage. Adding a woman to a traditionally male-dominated board should not merely fulfill diversity objectives; it should result in better decision-making and performance.
Anyone who has served on a board can tell you that the appointment of a new member can significantly shift board dynamics, potentially posing a challenge to existing trust and relationships. As someone who has often been the only woman on the board, I can attest to the unique challenges and rewards of navigating those dynamics. But, as the founder of The Boardroom, the first…
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