Women's declining management aspirations: study shows young women with ambitious aspirations to top management tend to lose them over time

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Interviews with six professional women revealed a consistent decline in their leadership ambitions after entering their careers. The decline was caused by dissatisfaction with their jobs, a lack of connection with management and organizational culture, and a belief that climbing the ladder would negatively impact their personal lives.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2023), "Women's declining management aspirations: study shows young women with ambitious aspirations to top management tend to lose them over time", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 18-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-11-2022-0272