In many parts of the world, and in many sectors, women are entering organisations in equal proportion to their male counterparts.  But at every stage between entry level and the top of organisations, the number of women drops off. In senior positions, in particular at Executive Committee and Board level, women are heavily underrepresented. Most organisations today have very good policies in place with regard to creating equal opportunities and they genuinely want more women at the top. So why are we seeing such limited progress? The answer often lies in the practices and behaviours embedded in everyday organisational life. Together with the participants of this workshop, Hilary will explore some of the issues getting in the way of women’s aspirations for leadership. She will look at what organisations can proactively do to level the playing field for their high-potential female representatives.