A study of data from more than 800 U.S. firms over 30 years, reported in the Harvard Business Review, found mandatory diversity training actually
makes managerial ranks more white and male.
Even in 2017, as women and minorities make significant strides in the industry,
managerial ranks remain remarkably homogenous.
But Stock points out the chief ethics and compliance officer at any company needs a direct line to the chairman of the board; otherwise, the perception of corruption
within managerial ranks may remain.
Though Rometty excelled at engineering, her rise to
the managerial ranks was swift, and she is best known for her work transforming IBM from a technology company to a broader business solutions firm.
Women have made big strides in representation within
the managerial ranks.
As, due to a traditionally conservative culture and the prejudice that such a culture may foster,
the managerial ranks of most organisations consist of men of a similar age, a comparable background and a complementary way of thinking, when problems have arisen they have been able to come to an agreement in an efficient manner.
As you climb
the managerial ranks, you will also see financial success for yourself.