IMD-4-0284 © 2006
Maznevski, Martha; Jonsen, Karsten
Like many other firms; the Volvo Group had a strong imbalance between men and women at all levels; notably in direction. In response to this; several actions were signified by the Volvo Group. The case describes the application; including supervisors; its components; and its development ’ and the company’s experiences with it.
The program has been successful in helping men and women work more constructively together. The “Walk the Talk” plan was apparently a success at Volvo. The challenging question is whether non-Swedish organizations could use the same approach efficiently and what resistance it might meet. Learning objective: to discuss new content for sex- diversity training and the conditions under which different kinds of diversity initiatives can achieve success.
Volvo Walks The Talk For Men Only - Should Eucorp Walk Along Case Study Solution
Subjects: Diversity; Gender; Training; Leadership; Attitudes
Settings: Sweden; Europe; Automotive; 100;000 employees; 2000-2006
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