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Metrical Inc

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The Board Diversity Also Reminds Us of the Saying, “It Just Has the Form but Not the Spirit"

Will Mandatory Reporting of the Ratio Alone Lead to Higher Ratio of Women in Managerial Positions?

Challenge Is to Raise Governance and Return on Capital for More Companies Beyond Matching Numbers

Women's Empowerment in Japan Will Still Take a Considerable Amount of Time

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Since it's difficult for all prime market companies to achieve the 30% female board members by 2030, the goal may be achieved by including non-statutory executive officers in board members.</li>
<li>Companies are stuck in matching numbers, and government is unwilling to address the fundamental issues. There's risk that original objective of shifting to value-creating management through ensuring diversity is lost.</li>
<li>Policy changes to create environment where women don't have to leave workforce for childbirth, childcare, etc., and to change people's mindsets are impossible without the leadership of a non-diverse legislature.</li>
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Since it's difficult for all prime market companies to achieve the 30% female board members by 2030, the goal may be achieved by including non-statutory executive officers in board members.
Companies are stuck in matching numbers, and government is unwilling to address the fundamental issues. There's risk that original objective of shifting to value-creating management through ensuring diversity is lost.
Policy changes to create environment where women don't have to leave workforce for childbirth, childcare, etc., and to change people's mindsets are impossible without the leadership of a non-diverse legislature.


Achieving the % of Female Board Members by Matching Numbers Doesn't Achieve the Original Goal Either

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Achieving the % of Female Board Members by Matching Numbers Doesn't Achieve the Original Goal Either