Josefine van Zanten

Mar 21, 2024 | imd.org | Heather Cairns-Lee |Öykü Işık |Sarah Toms |Josefine van Zanten

AI is fast becoming an integral part of the operating system for organizations, governments, and society. With this rapid acceleration in adoption, far-reaching and unforeseen implications and negative consequences arise, often caused by a lack of responsible governance. We suggest that professionals leading AI strategies work with DE&I professionals to ensure human-centric principles are integrated into its use and upheld. HR is among the most frequently discussed areas of AI application.

Mar 12, 2024 | imd.org | Öykü Işık |Sarah Toms |Josefine van Zanten |Ginka Toegel

Levi Strauss & Co made headlines at the end of last year when it announced the appointment of a new chief executive. Michelle Gass took up the reins at the iconic jean maker in February 2024, the 13th CEO in the firm’s almost 200-year history – and its first female boss. But if Gass was celebrating her historic appointment in the new year, she may also have been eyeing the coming months with some disquiet.

Mar 8, 2024 | imd.org | Öykü Işık |Sarah Toms |Josefine van Zanten |Ginka Toegel

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2024, we’re shining a spotlight on the remarkable strides made by women in traditionally male-dominated industries. Against a backdrop of evolving societal norms and shifting workplace dynamics, we brought together leaders from various sectors to share their insights and experiences in an IMD webinar.

Mar 6, 2024 | imd.org | Ginka Toegel |Simon J Evenett |Alyson Meister |Josefine van Zanten

When AI text-to-image generators first burst onto the scene, a team of researchers asked the technology to draw images of people in positions of authority like CEO or director. Of the images that Open AI’s DALLE-2 produced, 97% were of white men. At the time, white males made up 88% of the top executives at Fortune 500 companies.

Mar 5, 2024 | imd.org | Alyson Meister |Josefine van Zanten |Simon J Evenett

Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion helps empower women at work. Here are seven steps that you, as a leader, can take now to be a better ally to empower women and create a more just workplace for all.