Diversity Management

The authors identify the reasons why women remain underrepresented in leadership positions compared to men, despite having equal or better qualifications. Specific support measures for female leaders in the public sector and private industry are highlighted and compared for the first time. As part of a corporate analysis, interviews were conducted with female leaders in the city of Bochum and a large international corporation. The results show that measures are only effective when they are tailored specifically to the companies. It is particularly important to consider the respective corporate cultures.