Suntory's First Female CEO Pushes More Diversity

The video discusses the importance of diversity in fostering innovation and strengthening organizations. It highlights the challenges faced in promoting women to leadership roles and the strategies to overcome them, including government support, changing mindsets, and addressing unconscious gender bias. The discussion also touches on the debate around gender equality in managerial positions and the future goals for global expansion and growth post-COVID-19.

Why does the speaker believe diversity is crucial for the organization?

• It reduces operational costs.

• It generates innovation and new ways of working.

• It increases the number of male employees.

• It simplifies management processes.

What is one of the key supports needed from the Japanese government to help women in leadership?

• Mandating equal pay for all employees.

• Offering free childcare services.

• Establishing systems that allow women to balance work and family.

• Providing financial incentives for companies.

What mindset change is necessary among female workers to advance in their careers?

• They should prioritize work over family.

• They should not give up their careers due to work-life balance challenges.

• They should work longer hours than their male counterparts.

• They should seek jobs in male-dominated fields.

How does the speaker address the concern of inequality for male employees due to gender-based managerial goals?

• By proposing a new goal for male representation.

• By suggesting a reduction in female managerial positions.

• By stating that the current goal is still not equal representation.

• By ignoring the concern entirely.

What is the speaker's vision for the company after the COVID-19 pandemic?

• To diversify into technology products.

• To focus solely on the Japanese market.

• To become a global beverage company.

• To maintain the current business model.