Summary

The five levers are by no means the only factors affecting gender equality, but evidence suggests that addressing them will have a huge impact. Most organisations will be performing better in one area than another; the hope is that this playbook will prompt reflection and provide some useful new actions to try.

Throughout, we have talked about Measure with Meaning this is the most useful place to start. Understanding the data in your specific organisation is essential to ground changes in reality and to properly measure progress. WACL ask that, where possible, you share data (which will be anonymised) and your own strategies for change so that we can build our collective learning.

As set out at the start of this playbook, the 50% target is both a definitive and symbolic ambition. Achieving equality in the top job is important, but more important is levelling the playing field for every woman, at every stage of her career. We hope this playbook helps you in your pursuit of equality within