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Diversity Is Just the First Step. Inclusion Comes Next.
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Diversity Is Just the First Step. Inclusion Comes Next.

Frances Brooks Taplett, Matt Krentz, Justin Dean and Gabrielle Novacek
Boston Consulting Group, 2019
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Today, more professional women are rising to the top than ever. About a third of managers in the United States are women, and 5% of Fortune 500 companies now have female CEOs. These numbers, of course, are still underwhelming. Companies may be hiring diverse candidates, but they aren’t taking the next step to build inclusive cultures. Boston Consulting Group experts examine how businesses can work on every level to make sure everyone’s voice is heard. The article could use more specific examples, but it’s still a helpful primer to prompt senior leaders to make workplace cultures more welcoming to all kinds of people. 

Take-Aways

  • Many companies make an effort to put together diverse teams, but managers often neglect taking the next step toward inclusion. 
  • Incremental changes to build an inclusive workplace need to start at the top and include low-level managers as well.
  • Senior leaders should recognize people who pioneer inclusive practices in their departments and should penalize offending behavior.

About the Authors

Frances Brooks Taplett, Matt Krentz, Justin Dean and Gabrielle Novacek are core members and company leaders at the Boston Consulting Group.

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