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Breaking the Glass Ceiling Women’s Leadership Summit PRESIDENT’S COMMISSION FOR WOMEN March 1, 2006 A Presentation by Adrienne L. Mercer Breaking the Glass Ceiling “Glass ceiling” – a definition An unofficial barrier to opportunities within an organization or company which is perceived to prevent protected classes of workers, particularly women, from advancing to higher positions. Breaking the Glass Ceiling “Glass ceiling” The term was originally used by Carol Hymowitz and Timothy Schellhardt in a March 24,1986 Wall Street Journal article. The term is distinguished from other barriers to advancement such as education or experience. Breaking the Glass Ceiling “Glass ceiling” The Federal Glass Ceiling Commission - The Commission was a 21-member bipartisan body appointed by President Bush, as mandated by the Civil Rights Act of 1991. The goal of the Commission was to identify the glass ceiling barriers that blocked the advancement of minorities and women to decision making positions in the private sector. Breaking the Glass Ceiling “Glass ceiling” The Commission reported the following as barriers to career advancement: Inadequate recruitment practices. Lack of opportunity to contribute to, and participate in, corporate development programs. Lack of top level ‘ownership’ of EEO principles. Breaking the Glass Ceiling “Glass ceiling” The Commission’s report highlighted the following as creative and effective strategies for providing access to middle and upper management opportunities: Carefully-monitored management development plans. Increased emphasis on the recruitment of qualified minority men and women of all races. Initiation of scholarship programs for minority men and women of all races pursuing technical degrees. Implementation of corporate-wide diversity training and awareness programs. Top management commitment to equal access to upper level opportunities. Breaking the Glass Ceiling Gl