The fact that women and people of color are underrepresented in organizational leadership is the result of many factors–from societal expectations and socialization to organizational practices and culture, to conscious and unconscious bias, and more.

But while the causes are complex, the solutions don’t have to be. Our ParityMODELs outline a wealth of very specific, tangible things that virtually any organization can employ to create a more level playing field where everyone has an equal opportunity to compete.