New evidence suggests that women may be better than their male counterparts
in improving employee morale, motivation and performance – crucial factors that can enhance chances of organizations survival in
turbulent times – according to Shabeer Ahmad on ChiefExecutive.net

Ahmad says that during turbulent times, “a management style that is more characteristic
of women leaders really produces positive results”, and that this is because:

• Collaboration becomes
  vital if the organization is to capture all ideas and opinions to
  ensure that the best possible course is taken. Women consult more with
  their peers and teams than men.
• Showing empathy when people are
  distraught will provide stability in the workplace. Women are better at
  expressing empathy than men.
• Similarly, responding to people’s emotional
  needs will ensure that they continue to perform under pressure – and
  women are much better at using emotions in a positive way.
• Women also
  tend to reduce or avoid hierarchical layers and to short-circuit
  communication channels, and this leads to improved trust and better
  communication.
• Being less aggressive will ensure that risk is reduced.
  Women take fewer risks than men so the organization’s chances of
  survival are higher.

What’s your take: true or false?