Grundfos: attracting more women to management positions

The Danish group Grundfos has less than 12 % of women in its management today. Jørn Henriksen, staff manager of the group, would like this rate to reach 20 % in 2009, before fixing more ambitious objectives if this effort is successful. « Joint management is always advantageous for the organization. The balance between men and women creates a better environment and one that brings progress », he explains. « Every firm must define what it expects from a manager. At Grundfos, we are looking...