Leading Lady May 2026

: Progress for women into middle management has stalled, and for the first time, women are less likely than men to aspire to promotions due to systemic failures rather than capability.

: Strengthening the pipeline for female leaders in government and public services. 3. Barriers & Challenges Leading Lady

Despite high performance, female leaders face unique hurdles that their male counterparts often do not: : Progress for women into middle management has