Reacción a "Women executives must build broader and more influential networks than men to reach positions of power"

It is nothing new. The higher up one goes in the executive hierarchy, particularly on companies’ Boards of Directors, independent directors are chosen largely on the basis of relationships of trust. It is therefore not surprising that the report highlights the importance of informal relationships in selection processes.

Networking is a leadership competence through which different types of relationships can be developed, ranging from more instrumental connections to those linked to a shared mission or purpose. Women, in general, tend to be less inclined than men to engage in professional networking. It is therefore not surprising that the study identifies women’s professional and social networking as a factor contributing to their success in their career paths.