Global Economy – Tackling the Threats

The global economy is facing numerous challenges. How can society and economies pivot to deal with these challenges in a sustainable way? What economic policy interventions are needed in these conflicted times? And how can we counteract the economic effects of rising geopolitical tensions?

Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO): Please support the fourth edition of this study

Women's opinions on business issues are still heard far too little. Therefore KPMG and Global Female Leaders launched a global business survey four years ago to capture key challenges and opportunities in their business as well as personal aspects of women in leadership from around the world. Please support the fourth edition of this study!

Covid-19: A potential equalizer for gender equality

The Covid-19 pandemic is acting like a burning glass on many issues. Also on working conditions for families. With it comes a new perspective on what companies and management need to do for people to feel well taken care of. Read more about the mood among female leaders here.

Global Female Leaders: Making a positive impact

Sustainability, resilience and stakeholder expectations - find out what Global Female Leaders think about these topics. The GFLO results provide interesting insights into the current economic situation

Embracing change, yet being realistic about the new reality

The 2020 GFLO study was a great success. Read details here about what female executives think about economic growth and necessary investments in digitalization.

Inner Retreat to Emerge from the Pandemic with Greater Personal and Leadership Strength

With the start of the pandemic, Asher Jay was slowed down from a hundred to zero. The initial uncertainty very quickly gave way to inner contemplation, from which a new company and deepened self-understanding as a leader emerged.

Female leaders are embracing changes related to COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic is the defining global crisis of our time and thus shaped the third Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO) to a great extent. Enjoy this inspiring report and be prepared for some surprising results.

Covid-19 pandemic: Figuring out that the only thing I could really control was my own reaction

We asked female leaders, who will be speaking at our summit in 2021, to share their personal thoughts on the challenges, opportunities and new perspectives they have personally encountered as they navigate through the still ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This special series should inspire and encourage you to continue to manage the crisis in the best possible way. Enjoy the first article from Bianca Stringuini.

Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO): Please support the third edition of this study

Women´s voices are underrepresented in the public when it comes to business issues. Therefore, KPMG International and Global Female Leaders decided three years ago to change this by creating a business survey focusing on the views and issues of women business leaders around the world.

#strongertogether: What’s behind the executive network Mission Female?

What do companies like SAP, Microsoft and Google have in common? Some of their top female managers are members of the Mission Female network. Find out what challegend Frederike Probert (Mission Female Founder) faced during the founding process in our exclusive interview.

The Concept of New Work – A Keynote by Michaela Peisger

We know we need cross-border and cross-sector collaboration, but do we fully understand how to lead these multi-stakeholder collaborations effectively?

Leading collective genius – how to create a sustainable future

We know we need cross-border and cross-sector collaboration, but do we fully understand how to lead these multi-stakeholder collaborations effectively?

Leadership in the Digital Age – Networking Breakfast at Microsoft on 25th March 2020, starting at 8.30 am

This morning event will be an opportunity for you to connect with female leaders from across industries and engage in a rich exchange on digital leadership with keynote, panel discussion and networking. You are also invited to join a guided tour of the Microsoft Germany HQ in Munich, a modern working space to promote collaboration and connectivity.

Expert Insight: Challenges and Opportunities for Cities, Mobility & Digital Health

What will be the biggest challenges for cities and mobility in the next years? And what are the opportunities? What about digital health - which developments can we expect in this field? In this interview, Mobility and Digital Health expert Karolina Korth answers all these fascinating questions.

New Markets, New Powers: Future Generations will Set the Rules

A "continue as it is" is not an option for female leaders. The second Global Female Leaders Outlook shows, that there are new ways to tackle digitalization and the climate challenge and to approach a more sustainable way of living. Enjoy this 2019 thought-provoking report.

How Social Media is Shaping the Way we Work

How to use Social Media for Business? And what kind of guidelines are needed? In this article, Stefanie Babka, Global Head of Employee Content and Media at Merck in Germany, presents the main topics discussed during the correspondent Think Thank at Global Female Leaders 2019 in Berlin.

Leadership Evolution – From Powerplay to Collaboration

Workforce is diverse, multi-generational, eager to develop and firm in ensuring they follow a purpose and do not sacrifice their personal striving for fulfilment. Would it not be surprising if leadership would not have to define itself afresh?

How Style, Tone and Attitude Influences Leadership

For years, powerful female politicians and executives that wielded power in what was historically a man’s world dressed as a man, but brighter. Female leaders nowadays – thank goodness – are facing different times, but style, tone, and attitude are still of huge public interest.

Second Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO): Your Voice Matters!

In cooperation, the Global Female Leaders with KPMG International and KPMG in Germany have decided to conduct the Second Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO) in order to prioritise the views of female leaders. Be part of this study!

Why diversity in the workplace is critical for business success

Diversity in the workplace matters and has many bottom lines benefits. We would like to give four concrete examples where and why diversity is significant to business success.

Rise of the Robots? 4 Reasons why Human Experience will be Central to Business Success

The rise of the robots and Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more popular in the world of work. Nevertheless, there are several reasons why human experience will remain as key factor for business success. This article will discuss four of them.

A True Leadership Story: Between Cultural Restrictions and Finding your own Path

Rasha Oudeh told her story to become a leader. This story proves that leadership is not an inborn, genetically predicted skill but a learnt mindset that can be fostered with education and coaching. What do you think – is leadership genetic or subject to mindset?

The digital age – The women’s era

There is a strong economic imperative for including women in every part of business and the first ever Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO) shows that women are well prepared for the challenge.

Having More Choices: Sustainable Development in a Connected World

In an increasingly connected world, people have more choices overall. Expert Alexandra van der Ploeg tells us more about the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN and its role in the private sector. Sustainable Development is not a moral but a business imperative which shows the letter to CEOs from Larry Fink.

Research: Future of Work and its New Leadership DNA

The collaboration of empolyees and machines will affect the success of your business in future. Our partner Accenture provided us with a checklist to create a future workforce between humans and intelligent machines to improve productivity, innovation and growth. Are you ready to take advantage of this opportunity in 2018?

Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO): We want your VOICE!

In cooperation, the Global Female Leaders with KPMG International and KPMG in Germany have decided to conduct the study Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO) in order to prioritise - for the first time on a global basis - the views of female leaders. Be part of this study!

Futureproofing Your Workplace Needs Great Leadership

“Companies that lack proactive digital strategies and leadership will struggle to survive.” These were the words Dr Melinda Crane used to introduce Dr Linda Sharkey, who showed us how to futureproof our workplaces at Global Female Leaders 2017. Today we published her talk from GFL17 on our YouTube channel.

Do Companies need Guidelines for Dealing with Gen Z?

Leadership means having to deal with teams of employees. These are often very diverse teams consisting of people of different gender, ethnic or cultural background... and different age. And one of the most immediate question many leaders ask themselves is how to deal with a very specific age group.

New Video! Jacki Kelley on Responsible Leadership in Politics & Media

Today, we want to give you the opportunity to relive an interesting session from this year's summit. Therefore we just published the Exclusive Interview with Jacki Kelley on Responsible Digital Leadership. Jacki spoke roughly with Melinda Crane about the media business in the age of social networks

More Crucial Future Leadership Skills

Last week, we looked at 3 skills future leaders will need to steer their companies in the right direction. The article mainly revolved around what we call "soft-skills" today, even though they are becoming just as, if not even more important that, say, performing magic tricks with Excel.

Tuesday Highlights of Global Female Leaders 2017

Good Morning again. Please feel free to enjoy our Networking Breakfast, or, in case you were partaking in the Sight Running: Welcome back! Let's prepare for our Tuesday Highlights, shall we? Our Tuesday afternoon is all about the topic of Digitisation.

Some Thoughts on the Challenges of Leadership in the Digital Age

Digitisation brings about a new need for competent leadership. Today, we'll take a look at the most dramatic changes. Leadership in the digital age will be one of the defining themes of Global Female Leaders 2017.

Leading International Teams, Leaders Have to Change Their Behaviour, says Sabine von Österreich

Dr Sabine von Österreich is an experienced consultant for executives, managers and teams of international companies and organisations. She specialises in leadership and team performance. We asked her about the current challenges leaders face heading international teams.

LEADERS’ INSIGHTS – Attracting Key Talent through a Proactive and Authentic Employer Brand & HR Marketing

Ergle gives us an eye-opening and very educational insight to talent management at airBaltic but also in general. She gives a great examples of motivating your workforce.

Review 2014 – a Succesful Start

Around 100 female decision-makers accepted the invitation from Management Circle AG to attend the first Global Female Leaders Summit. It focused on topical issues of globalisation and emerging markets, energy, financial and environmental policies, and also initiatives representing exemplary actions in challenging times.