Off-Ramps and On-Ramps

Part Two

Models at the Cutting Edge

The second half of this book is centered on solutions. On the face of it this is a daunting challenge. Chapters 2 and 3 outlined a deepening problem set. Not only are we battling an entrenched male model that’s ill suited to realizing female talent, but we are dealing with one rendered newly robust and resilient by the growth of extreme jobs.

However, the analysis to date is also replete with good news. Chapter 4 developed a compelling, multifaceted business case for why companies may now be ready to mess with the conventional white male career model. Demographic shifts and global competitive pressures are creating a groundswell for action. This is a point of view bolstered by the track record of the Hidden ...