When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women–And How to Succeed in Spite of It

Despite outperforming men academically, women often encounter significant setbacks early in their careers, a phenomenon McKinsey senior partners Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and María del Mar Martínez term “the broken rung.” This critical barrier occurs at the first step up to managerial roles, where the gender gap in promotions widens significantly.

Join us for a compelling session that draws on over a decade of research and insights from more than fifty influential leaders. Discover the strategies that have helped many women climb over the broken rung and learn how to build valuable ‘experience capital’ to maximize your career growth and earning potential.

What You Will Learn:

• The importance of experience capital in shaping your career trajectory and how to accumulate it effectively.
• Practical advice for young women entering the workforce, choosing roles, and navigating early career challenges.
• Insights into overcoming structural gender inequalities within organizations and the broader implications on wealth and health disparities.
• Strategies for leveraging internal and external job moves to build experience and close the technology gender gap.

Join us to arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to navigate and overcome career barriers.