The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of success have been limited before you've even begun. Equality activist Sophie Williams explores the research-backed reasons behind this workplace phenomenon and how it overwhelmingly affects underrepresented groups, despite a facade of progress and inclusion. Learn more about the biases and behaviors that set people up for failure -- and what can be done to make the path to success in leadership better for everyone.

Sophie Williams: The rigged test of leadership

The rigged test of leadership

Companies in crisis tend to appoint female and minority leaders, who are seldom given the tools or time needed for success.

Intersectionality intensifies the glass cliff; Black women leading often face pre-existing company issues plus team resistance.

Underrepresented leaders often inherit failing firms, setting them on a precarious 'glass cliff' with limited success chances.