--- title: Industry Intelligence | Sharon Robson description: This is your source for sharp, senior-level analysis of industry news, trends and innovations. See what matters, why it matters and how you can use it to strengthen your strategy. --- [Skip to the main content.](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/author/sharon-robson#main-content) [![CoreState\_Primary\_Colour\_RGB](https://corestate.consulting/hubfs/CoreState_Primary_Colour_RGB.svg "CoreState_Primary_Colour_RGB")](https://corestate.consulting/) [![CoreState\_Primary\_Colour\_RGB](https://corestate.consulting/hubfs/CoreState_Primary_Colour_RGB.svg "CoreState_Primary_Colour_RGB")](https://corestate.consulting/) - Solutions - [The What](https://corestate.consulting/solutions/the-what) - [The How](https://corestate.consulting/solutions/the-how) - [The Proof](https://corestate.consulting/solutions/the-proof) - Knowledge Core - [Mastery](https://corestate.consulting/mastery) - [Industry Intelligence](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence) - [Open Source Resources](https://corestate.consulting/open-source-resources) - [Lexicon](https://corestate.consulting/lexicon) - [About](https://corestate.consulting/about-us) - [Contact](https://corestate.consulting/contact) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu - Solutions - [The What](https://corestate.consulting/solutions/the-what) - [The How](https://corestate.consulting/solutions/the-how) - [The Proof](https://corestate.consulting/solutions/the-proof) - Knowledge Core - [Mastery](https://corestate.consulting/mastery) - [Industry Intelligence](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence) - [Open Source Resources](https://corestate.consulting/open-source-resources) - [Lexicon](https://corestate.consulting/lexicon) - [About](https://corestate.consulting/about-us) - [Contact](https://corestate.consulting/contact) # Sharon Robson [![](https://corestate.consulting/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20vibrant%20conference%20scene%20filled%20with%20women%20engaged%20in%20discussions%20at%20the%20Women%20In%20Agile%20event%20for%20International%20Womens%20Day%202026%20Th.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20vibrant%20conference%20scene%20filled%20with%20women%20engaged%20in%20discussions%20at%20the%20Women%20In%20Agile%20event%20for%20International%20Womens%20Day%202026%20Th.png)](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/why-your-inclusion-strategy-is-failing-female-leaders) 4 min read #### [Why your "inclusion" strategy is failing female leaders](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/why-your-inclusion-strategy-is-failing-female-leaders) [![Picture of Sharon Robson](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) Sharon Robson](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/author/sharon-robson): Mar 17, 2026, 7:42:23 AM The IWD likability trap When I spoke at the Women In Agile event for IWD this year, I was trying to be open to change and wanted to acknowledge that change takes time. But after speaking with attendees and other women over the course of the week, I... [Leadership](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/tag/leadership) [Problem-Solving](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/tag/problem-solving) [Critical Thinking](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/tag/critical-thinking) [Improvement](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/tag/improvement) [Decision-Making](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/tag/decision-making) [Transformation](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/tag/transformation) [Read More](https://corestate.consulting/industry-intelligence/why-your-inclusion-strategy-is-failing-female-leaders) CORE STATE CONSULTING CORE STATE CONSULTING - +61 1300 060 638 - [solutions@corestate.consulting](mailto:solutions@corestate.consulting) - Based in Queensland, Australia, operating worldwide. SIGN UP TO THE CORE REPORT SIGN UP TO THE CORE REPORT [![CoreState\_Primary\_SoftBlack\_RGB](https://corestate.consulting/hubfs/CoreState_Primary_SoftBlack_RGB.svg)](https://corestate.consulting) - [Privacy Policy](https://corestate.consulting/privacy-policy) © 2026 Core State Consulting [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583064241052)[X](https://x.com/corestateco)[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/corestateconsulting/)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/corestateconsulting)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@CoreStateConsulting) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@corestateconsulting) We honour the Yuggera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and neighbouring peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land where we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the creativity, knowledge and care they’ve shared in shaping solutions for their communities across generations. Return to top