Stenn International President on Diversity in Leadership Roles

The video discusses the increase of women on Footsie 100 boards, highlighting the disparity in tenure compared to men. It emphasizes the need for genuine inclusion beyond tokenism. The speaker shares Stan's approach to maintaining a diverse workforce and observes trends in diversity and inclusion in major global cities. The role of first-generation immigrants in driving innovation is noted. The discussion also covers the concept of gender clubs and concerns about potential reversals in gender equality progress.

What is the main issue highlighted about women's tenure on Footsie 100 boards?

• Women are not allowed on the boards.

• Women's tenures are about half as long as men's.

• There is no difference in tenure between men and women.

• Women have longer tenures than men.

What is Stan's approach to maintaining a diverse workforce?

• Avoiding diversity to maintain uniformity.

• Hiring people who are experts in their field.

• Focusing on automation and IT infrastructure.

• Hiring only from local talent.

Which cities are mentioned as examples of innovation due to diverse workforces?

• Paris, Tokyo, and Berlin.

• Sydney, Toronto, and Mumbai.

• London, Dubai, Singapore, and New York.

• Los Angeles, Beijing, and Moscow.

What role do first-generation immigrants play in major cities?

• They have no significant impact.

• They focus on maintaining traditional practices.

• They tend to avoid innovation.

• They create more disruption and innovation.

What is the speaker's view on the 'Girls Club' concept?

• It creates more problems than it solves.

• It is a useful tool for empowering young women.

• It is unnecessary and should be avoided.

• It is only beneficial for older generations.

What concern is raised about the progress in gender equality?

• There is no concern; progress is steady.

• Women are achieving equality too quickly.

• There is a reversal in progress, leading to imbalance.

• Men are being pushed forward more than women.

What is the potential negative effect of pushing women forward solely for ratios?

• It has no impact on workplace dynamics.

• It results in equal opportunities for all.

• It leads to frustration among men.

• It creates a harmonious work environment.