The Right Way to Implement Stretch Assignments.

The article focuses on the implementation of stretch assignments in organizations and their impact on employee development, particularly among early-career engineers. It highlights the inequities in access to these assignments, noting that while they are crucial for career advancement, they often favor male and White or Asian engineers over women and engineers from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds. The authors emphasize the need for organizations to establish clear, consistent systems for assigning and rewarding stretch assignments to ensure equitable opportunities for all employees. They recommend strategies for improving communication about the importance of these assignments and tracking their outcomes to foster a diverse leadership pipeline. [Extracted from the article]