Pronunciation: /ɡlæs klɪf/
noun a metaphor referring to the phenomenon where women or minorities are more likely to be put into leadership positions during times of crisis or downturn, when the chance of failure is higher
A1 The glass cliff is a term used to describe the phenomenon of women being appointed to leadership roles in times of crisis.
A2 Research has shown that women are more likely to be placed on the glass cliff in male-dominated industries.
B1 Awareness of the glass cliff can help organizations avoid unintentionally putting women in precarious leadership roles.
B2 The glass cliff phenomenon highlights the systemic barriers that women face in climbing the corporate ladder.
C1 Leadership development programs should address the issue of the glass cliff to promote gender equality in the workplace.
C2 Addressing the glass cliff requires a cultural shift within organizations to support women in leadership roles.
formal The concept of the glass cliff refers to the trend of women being appointed to leadership positions during times of crisis or downturn.
informal It seems like women are often put in charge when things are already going downhill, known as the glass cliff.
slang Being handed the leadership role when everything is falling apart is like standing on the glass cliff.
figurative She felt like she was teetering on the edge of a glass cliff, unsure if she would be able to lead the company out of trouble.
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