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ASK about the dangers of the glass cliff
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As women break through the glass ceiling to take on leadership positions, how can they be sure a glass cliff to their downfall doesn’t await them? ASK expert Professor Michelle Ryan now.
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Why are women chosen for leadership roles in businesses in trouble?
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What stereotypes about men and women are contributing to this trend of the glass cliff?
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Are you an advocate of gender quotas in the workplace?
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Are women more likely to apply for senior positions at companies in trouble, and if so, why?
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Do flexible work initiatives (e.g., part-time/casual, WFM, job share) exacerbate challenges associated with glass cliffs?
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How can candidates identify risky leadership positions throughout the hiring process?
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Is it possible for leadership positions to be purely competency-based? If all biases were set aside, what would the world look like?
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Should women only accept leadership positions in successful companies?
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If a woman is offered an executive position but concludes that the inherent risk is too high, is it wiser to decline?
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