Case Study: Cognizant advances women leaders and strengthens its leadership pipeline with Center for Creative Leadership

Cognizant develops 1,000+ women leaders with Center for Creative Leadership

Cognizant, a multinational information technology services and consulting company, sought to strengthen gender diversity within its global leadership pipeline. To accelerate the advancement of women in tech, the company partnered with the Center for Creative Leadership to create a targeted development program for its mid- and senior-level women leaders.

The Center for Creative Leadership co-designed the signature "Propel" program, a three-month experience featuring expert-led sessions on leadership brand and executive presence, along with mentoring and peer networking. This solution helped Cognizant cultivate a supportive community of women leaders. The results were significant, as the company developed over 1,000 women leaders and met its gender diversity pipeline goal 24 months ahead of schedule, with participants experiencing accelerated career advancement. This partnership also won a Brandon Hall Gold Award for Excellence.

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