9 Questions
What is needed for high-potential women managers according to the text?
Active sponsors and mentors
What kind of leadership is highlighted as essential for unlocking gender equality in business?
Leadership from both women and men
What is one critical step needed for Africa to unlock the talent and leadership potential?
Developing a cohesive gender diversity transformation strategy
What transformation does the text mention McKinsey has been driving in the past five years?
Rise in proportion of women in the global incoming consulting class
Why are many organizations, including McKinsey, mentioned as having much more to do despite progress?
Recognizing the need for further improvement
What is highlighted as a critical aspect for companies in Africa to focus on regarding gender diversity?
Implementing a gender diversity transformation strategy based on metrics
What is seen as a powerful source of sustainable growth for companies according to the text?
Investment in talent development
Which approach mentioned in the text is adopted by some pioneering companies to convert the energy of Africa's young talent into skilled workforces?
'Build sophisticated internal academies' strategy
'Wise investment in talent development' is considered by the text as possibly the single most important step for a company to succeed in Africa. Why?
'Talent development leads to sustainable growth'
Explore the challenges and opportunities for women's advancement in corporate Africa based on the 'McKinsey's global 'Women Matter' initiative' research. Discover the progress made and the gap that still needs to be closed in African companies.
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