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Why do corporate boards still lean so heavily towards men?

I have received a number of emails in response to the question "Why do corporate boards still lean so heavily toward men?" and to the posts written by Patti Croft,  Linda Hohol, Vincenza Sera and Dr. Nancy McInerney-Lacombe answering the question.   I have decided to post some of these email responses with the permission of their writers. In all cases, I will do so without identifying the writer.   I would love to hear your comments on this post.  Please share them in the Comments section below.   "The short answer is 'Because they can.'  When the issue of promoting women into senior management positions was raised in the early 90’s, boards balked then at the “gate” of targets/measurements and formal programs. Collectively and regrettably ...

Why do corporate boards still lean so heavily toward men?

I have received a number of emails in response to the question "Why do corporate boards still lean so heavily toward men?" and to the posts written by Patti Croft,  Linda Hohol, Vincenza Sera and Dr. Nancy McInerney-Lacombe answering the question.   I have decided to post some of these email responses with the permission of their writers. In all cases, I will do so without identifying the writer.   This is the first message I received and it was sent to me when I announced by email I would be asking each of the "Babes" this question.   I would love to hear your comments on this post.  Please share them in the Comments section below.   "After many years on Bay Street, my response to this ...