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LeadHERship in the Federal Government: How Women Lead

Women, and especially women of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, are underrepresented in federal leadership positions. To understand and solve any barriers resulting in these disparities, it is necessary for researchers and federal agencies to better understand how federal leaders view themselves, as well as how they are viewed by their colleagues, direct reports and supervisors.

Understanding women’s experiences in federal leadership roles, and the barriers and challenges they face, is critical to building a more effective federal workplace that is equipped to meet the needs of the public. 

Here we highlight the Partnership for Public Service’s LeadHERship series, which explores these issues in greater depth.