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REYKJAVÍK INDEX FOR LEADERSHIP

Measuring perceptions of equality for women and men in leadership

The Reykjavík Index for Leadership is the measure of how women and men are viewed in terms of their suitability for leadership.

In 2018, Women Political Leaders came together with Kantar Public to create the Reykjavík Index for Leadership – the world’s first measure of society’s perceptions of women and men’s suitability to lead.

Now established as the international ‘go to’ for policy makers, the Reykjavík Index for Leadership 2021/22 is the largest yet – reflecting the views of more than 35,000 people, across both the G7 and G20 nations, as well as Iceland, Poland, and Spain.

The Reykjavík Index for Leadership reminds us that perceptions are critical. We ask government, business, and civil society to use this evidence to support action as we work to create a society where we all have an equal opportunity to serve through leadership.

 

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ANN CAIRNS
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR, MASTERCARD

Seeing the Index presented for the first time at the Women Leaders Global Forum was fascinating. We finally have an effective tool measuring how people really feel about women in leadership positions.

ANN CAIRNS
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR, MASTERCARD
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MICHELE PARMELEE
DELOITTE GLOBAL CHIEF PEOPLE AND PURPOSE OFFICER

Across the G7, there are wide disparities in how women and men view the suitability of women for leadership roles. As disheartening as this is, I am encouraged by tools such as the Reykjavik Index for Leadership which help us identify the countries and sectors where the equality challenges are the greatest. By measuring the challenges, we are better equipped to develop meaningful solutions to close the equality gap.

MICHELE PARMELEE
DELOITTE GLOBAL CHIEF PEOPLE AND PURPOSE OFFICER
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DIANE WANG
CEO OF DHGATE

The Index echoes the historic opportunity facing women to stand out and shape the future of mankind in the digital era. This dissonance is something we need to work on to drive the change towards parity.

DIANE WANG
CEO OF DHGATE
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KATRIN JAKOBSDÓTTIR
PRIME MINISTER OF ICELAND

The Reykjavík Index sheds a light on the gender gap in leadership and on the gender stereotypes that hold us back; individually, societally and economically. Gender equality doesn’t happen by chance, we need to take action towards it. Governments and businesses can lead the way.

KATRIN JAKOBSDÓTTIR
PRIME MINISTER OF ICELAND
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PEDRO SANCHEZ
PRIME MINISTER OF SPAIN

It is great to see an Index documenting everyday beliefs and behaviours related to leadership in the G7 countries. I am looking forward to seeing the findings about the perception of women leaders also in Spain.

PEDRO SANCHEZ
PRIME MINISTER OF SPAIN
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REBECA GRYNSPAN
HEAD OF THE IBERO-AMERICAN SECRETARIAT

The Index will help us monitor the very real but often invisible barriers and obstacles that women face in breaking the glass ceiling. By measuring perceptions over time, it will help us assess and understand the social norms that limit women’s access to positions of leadership and power.

REBECA GRYNSPAN
HEAD OF THE IBERO-AMERICAN SECRETARIAT
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SILVANA KOCH-MEHRIN
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER OF WOMEN POLITICAL LEADERS

It is our goal to reach Index scores of 100 – an indication that there is complete agreement that men and women are equally suited to leadership across the economy, and a tangible sign of progress towards equality at work, at home and in society. The Reykjavik Index for Leadership will support the endeavours to get there.

SILVANA KOCH-MEHRIN
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER OF WOMEN POLITICAL LEADERS
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DR MICHELLE HARRISON
GLOBAL CEO, PUBLIC DIVISION, KANTAR AND WPP GOVERNMENT SECTOR PRACTICE

The Reykjavik Index for Leadership is the first of its kind, both to understand the progress we are making in terms of the perceptions of the suitability of men and women for positions of leadership and power – and for how this is working across the private and public realm. We hope it will be a significant contribution in terms of understanding our current position and driving positive change for the future.

DR MICHELLE HARRISON
GLOBAL CEO, PUBLIC DIVISION, KANTAR AND WPP GOVERNMENT SECTOR PRACTICE

Women Political Leaders and Kantar will invite further discussion with political and business leaders on the Reykjavik Index for Leadership throughout their respective calendars.

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