Women make up half of the workforce, but they’re significantly less likely to hold leadership positions within their organizations.

Despite consistent evidence proving the connection between diverse and inclusive workplaces and profitability and performance, the business world has been largely unsuccessful in leveling the gender equity playing field.

Numbers indicating the relative lack of women in leadership roles in the housing and finance industries have been disappointing, but not surprising.

At the New Rules Summit, hosted by The New York Times, participants working in groups proposed changes to create equitable environments in the workplace. Here are the topics, quotations from group leaders and takeaways.