I don't think we are looking deep enough to discover what is preventing women from reaching senior leadership roles. My research and experience points to the need for innovation in our working models. This is a simplified explanation of why I think women need to break the rules of business.

1. Women Don’t Fit in Business
An argument for new working models

2. Man
Woman
Imagine Men are Squares and Women are Triangles

3. WomanMan
Same area. Same capacity.

4. Same area. Same capacity.
Man
Woman

5. Man
Woman
Same capacity. Different shape.

6. Man Man
Men’s Business World
The business
world was
built for men,
by men.

7. Man
Men’s Business World
Man
Man is a
perfect fit!

8. Man
Men’s Business World
Woman
However…
Women do NOT fit!

9. Man
Men’s Business World
Woman
Unless they reduce
their size…

10. Man
Men’s Business World
Woman
Or Change their
shape…

11. Man
Men’s Business World
Woman
Boundaries
limited them
from reaching
their true
capacity.

12. Man
Men’s Business WorldWhat needs to
happen?
Women need to
break down the
boundaries to
create their own
business model.
Woman

13. Women’s Business WorldWomen are
creating their
own business
worlds…with
working models
that align with
their own values
and needs. Woman

14. Business World for ALL
In truth, what
we really need
are working
models that flex
based on all
individual’s
values and
needs. Woman
Man

15. Flexible Hours
Job Sharing
Virtual Teams
Virtual Collaboration Tools
Temp Hire LeadersMultiple Project Owners
New Working Models are Being Tested

16. Employers
Customers
Employees
Collaboration is Needed to See Success

17. Business World Where All
Can Grow to Their Full
PotentialNew working
models will lead
to a diverse
innovative
business world
that benefits all.