Business Case

Now is the moment for Kansas City to substantially accelerate business growth, innovation, profitability and become a leader.

A convergence of global research is showing a strong and positive correlation between gender diversity at the top and company growth, innovation and profitability. According to Catalyst studies, "Fortune 500 companies with more gender diversity among executive officers had a ROE 35% higher than those with the least diversity."

McKinsey reported that companies with 3 or more women at the top received higher evaluations on 9 key non-financial metrics:

Innovation
Coordination and Control
Accountability
Direction
Capability
Work Environment and Values
Motivation
External Orientation
Leadership