Developments in gender and leadership: introducing a new “inclusive” model

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to assess developments in gender and leadership since 1995.

Design/methodology/approach

The author reflects on how she developed her work as an organisational psychologist during this time and introduces an “inclusive” model of leadership.

Findings

Statistics regarding the intransigence in progress in the representation of women means there is little to celebrate.

Originality/value

The paper offers suggestions as to how gender bias in leadership can be eliminated or reduced.

Citation

Alimo‐Metcalfe, B. (2010), "Developments in gender and leadership: introducing a new “inclusive” model", Gender in Management, Vol. 25 No. 8, pp. 630-639. https://doi.org/10.1108/17542411011092291