To increase the influence of women in the top of their organizations, many countries, including the Netherlands, have introduced gender quota. However, the impact of shifting gender ratios (the number of women versus men) on women's relative influence in decision-making bodies remains unclear. In my PhD project, I tackle this question from a new perspective, examining how individuals dynamically amass influence through the reciprocal acts of claiming and granting leadership. During my talk I will discuss claiming-granting interactions in the workplace, their variations based on team gender ratios, and their potential impact on leadership, influence, and advancement within organizations.

Sterre van Niekerken is a PhD student at the organizational section. Her research focuses on leadership, group/team interactions, behavioral coding and gender ratios.