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Career progression strategies of female managers in consulting: looking through the lens the of the kaleidoscope career model

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Resumo:This study explores career progression strategies of female consulting managers. Qualitative interview data was gathered from six female managers of two prominent German consulting firms. The results demonstrate that career progression strategies include engagement in job crafting (career crafting, flexible working locations, and sabbaticals), intrinsic motivation to constantly learn and strategies for improved work-life balance (part-time models and exiting consulting). To interpret the findings the kaleidoscope career model was applied. Practical recommendations, how McKinsey can create supportive conditions for career progression strategies, are provided. This study also discusses limitations and future research directions.
Autores principais:Wolf, Michelle Solea
Assunto:Career progression strategies Kaleidoscope career model Female managers Management consulting
Ano:2023
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:dissertação de mestrado
Tipo de acesso:acesso embargado
Instituição associada:Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Institucional da UNL
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Resumo:This study explores career progression strategies of female consulting managers. Qualitative interview data was gathered from six female managers of two prominent German consulting firms. The results demonstrate that career progression strategies include engagement in job crafting (career crafting, flexible working locations, and sabbaticals), intrinsic motivation to constantly learn and strategies for improved work-life balance (part-time models and exiting consulting). To interpret the findings the kaleidoscope career model was applied. Practical recommendations, how McKinsey can create supportive conditions for career progression strategies, are provided. This study also discusses limitations and future research directions.