More than 7 in 10 respondents (71 percent) believe the number of women CTOs will grow by 2030.
In the Philippines, a significantly higher number of respondents (85 percent) believe more women will become CTOs in the next 15 years.
More than half of respondents (52 percent) said their companies are also preparing more women for senior management this year than they did last year.
"Whether you are in charge of a meeting, an employee group, a volunteer event or a major project or account, there is always an opportunity to lead," Monina Cacayan, Managing Director in Accenture Operations and Inclusion & Diversity sponsor in the Philippines, said.
Also, the study showed 80 percent of respondents agree on-the-job training is the most effective form of learning in the workplace and more important than formal training (66 percent).
The survey respondents believe that, to advance, leaders should accept new responsibilities (54 percent), continue learning (48 percent) and mentor others (42 percent).
Of these areas for improvement, majority (70 percent) of Filipino employees feel that continuous learning is an important trait of leaders.
Asked about the main obstacles to successfully lead a team, respondents cited lack of interpersonal skills (50 percent), communication skills (44 percent) and role clarity (39 percent).
Despite the belief that softer skills – effective communication, ability to manage change and ability to inspire others (cited by 55 percent, 47 percent and 45 percent, respectively) – are the most important leadership skills, only 38 percent of respondents say their companies offer “soft skills” training, compared to 53 percent who say their company offers technical-skills training.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
