The INSEAD Gender Initiative

Our latest research on women in business.

INSEAD launched "iW50" in 2017 as a year-long celebration of the anniversary of the first female students to attend the school's MBA programme. Our research reflects INSEAD's ambition to achieve a gender-balanced business world.

What Makes for Inclusive Working Cultures?

April 15, 2019

Interventions designed to increase women’s cultural fit can also create a better working environment for everyone.
Creating More Economic Equality for Women

March 29, 2019

How to address resource-based gender gaps across a wide variety of contexts.
Freeing Women – and Men – From Gender Stereotypes

March 8, 2019

Research from INSEAD’s 2nd annual Women at Work conference offers practical solutions for establishing gender-balanced...
Women Are Risk-Takers, Too: Busting Gender Myths in the Start-up Space

March 6, 2019

A tissue of stereotypes and pseudo-science forms the “rational” basis for gender bias in entrepreneurship.

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Promoting Gender Balance Is Everyone's Business

February 26, 2019

Progressive companies are moving from awareness to action, and systemic challenges must be overcome.
What Women on the Board Need to Know

November 7, 2018

Three INSEAD alumnae share their wisdom as board directors.
Building Gender Balance Through Behavioural Design

October 29, 2018

What can organisations do when changing mindsets isn’t enough?
How These Leading CEOs Are Tackling Gender Inequality

September 6, 2018

Persistently setting new norms helps organisations battle stubborn gender imbalances.
Social Support Sets Women Up for Success at Work

May 15, 2018

Organisations are investing heavily to level the playing field for professional women, but they often lack a systematic approach.
Gender Balance: Moving From Awareness to Action

April 27, 2018

A clear-eyed, nuanced organisational perspective can strengthen employee engagement and galvanise change.

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