Cracking the Glass Ceiling is Not Enough:

New Women’s Executive Leadership Institute Brings Sisterhood Approach to Progress

The proverbial glass ceiling, or the unequal divide between women and men in leadership roles, is often cited as one of the reasons to create a more representative workplace. There is abundant research showing that while women represent an equal number of employees in the lower levels of management in the United States, the top level leadership roles, especially those in the C-suite, are disproportionately held by men. According to this year’s Women in the Workplace report, women in the US make up a mere 29 percent of C-suite positions, an increase of 12 percent since 2015. While this represents progress, it also shows that merely deepening the cracks in the glass ceiling is not enough. It’s time to break it entirely, especially in central Indiana.

Education

Putting students on the best career path

In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Project Lead The Way President and CEO Dr. David Dimmett discusses the opportunities—and a few obstacles—that await high school students on their path to the right career.

Health Care & Benefits

CareSource provides resources and programs to make Indiana healthier

In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Cameual Wright, president of the Indiana Market for CareSource, shares how CareSource is addressing the nursing shortage, the role government should play in fighting issues such as obesity, and how we can all make a positive impact in our state and beyond.

Residential Real Estate

Housing market on the mend

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives from the Indiana Association of Realtors and the MIBOR Realtor Association talk about good signs for the housing market, popular housing types and state and local hot spots.

Cybersecurity & Technology

Cybersecurity requires savvy, vigilance

In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, experts from Dean Dorton, EXOS CYBER, and GadellNet Consulting Services advise businesses on the best practices for keeping their information safe and recovering from cyberattacks when breaches happen.

Talent & Workforce

Kelley School of Business Indianapolis is building a robust and reliable talent pipeline

Since 1974, the Kelley School of Business on the IU Indianapolis campus has been shaping business in the city. With robust academic programs, translational research that addresses grand challenges, and growth-focused industry partnerships, Kelley Indianapolis is a vital driver in central Indiana’s talent and workforce development. That’s one reason we are Indianapolis’ business school—for 50 years and counting.

Talent & Workforce

How mission-driven work helps retain and attract top talent

In this Thought Leadership Point of View, Adult & Child Health President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Negendank discusses how Adult & Child attracts and retains staff through its mission-driven work, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.

Health Care & Benefits

A Q&A with Brad Moore, President and CEO, Roche Diagnostics North America

In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Brad Moore, president and CEO of Roche Diagnostics North America, discusses Roche’s significant contributions to preventive care and sustainability, and talks about how Roche is collaborating with other organizations to attract more people to careers in health care.

Innovation & Workforce

IU Indianapolis propels city, state forward by prioritizing innovation and workforce needs

An era of transformation is underway at Indiana University Indianapolis that goes beyond our new name or the trident that is now part of the Indianapolis skyline. It starts with our critical location. We are at the heart of a thriving city and region whose leaders are looking to build workforce and human capital. Thanks to the leadership of President Pamela Whitten and the IU Board of Trustees, we are doubling down on our commitment to ensure that students graduate with skills and knowledge that equip them for success in the increasingly competitive job market while bolstering Indiana’s economic vitality. As outlined in the IU 2030 strategic plan, IU Indianapolis is committed to prioritizing student success and opportunity, transformative research and creativity, and service to our state and beyond. 

Talent & Workforce

In this Thought Leadership Point of View, InvigorateHR owner Jeremy York shares his insights on key topics affecting today’s workplace. InvigorateHR is a consulting firm specializing in optimizing organizational strategies and operations.

Talent & Workforce

Talent for today—and tomorrow

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, leaders at Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Project Lead The Way discuss what their organizations are doing to fill Indiana’s workforce needs.

Health Care & Benefits

Transparency can be transformational

As an NFP Benefits Consultant, Ellie Driscoll serves large, self-funded organizations, helping them develop and implement strategies that drive financial outcomes and a positive employee experience. In this Q&A she discusses how to design best-in-class benefits for employees.

Process improvement and its impact on healthcare delivery

The importance of refining healthcare processes has never been more pronounced. In the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, I learned process improvement—among other management skills—to help me make informed decisions that enhance patient care and organizational performance. Physicians trained in operations management and process improvement can play a pivotal role in leading the future of healthcare, ensuring it is both sustainable and patient-centric.

Health Care

Overcoming barriers for patients and providers

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, leaders from the Damien Center and the Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions discuss the need to broaden access to care even as the nursing shortage stretches the resources of health care providers.

Shaping the disruptors:

How Purdue’s MBT program sets a new standard

In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Mohammad Rahman of Purdue University’s Mitchell E. Daniels School of Business, explains how the school’s newly launched Master of Business and Technology program focuses on the future of business.

Innovation

Group 1001 bringing innovation to financial services

In this Thought Leadership Point of View, Group 1001 executives Bill Shelton and Minji Ro make clear that innovation doesn’t only happen in the lab.

Innovation

Bringing technological advancements to life

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, leaders at AES, Cummins, and Corteva, weigh in on the importance of innovation in their respective industries and offer examples of the innovations they’re bringing to life for the greater good.

Education

Clearing the path to rewarding employment

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, leaders at Indiana Wesleyan University, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, and the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township discuss the programs their schools have implemented to increase access to education and boost workforce readiness.