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Women in Leadership [eBook]
Women in Leadership [eBook]
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Women’s leadership has consistently proven to be a powerful force for positive change in the world, with female leaders sharing unique skills, strengths, and perspectives that are essential for creating a more equitable society. Despite the advancements of female leadership over the years, women continue to face numerous challenges in leadership positions, including gender stereotypes, bias, and underrepresentation. Understanding the importance of women’s leadership is not only a matter of justice and equality, but also a critical step towards creating a better, more inclusive world for everyone. Today, women are stepping up and making their voices heard, while breaking down barriers and shattering glass ceilings along the way.
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About this Course
With our Women in Leadership workshop, participants will recognize the confidence in them that it takes to become a great leader. With the right networking and mentoring your participant’s confidence will grow and they will develop into great leaders.
Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Workshop Objectives
- The Parking Lot
- Action Plan
Module Two: Women and the Workforce
- 50% of the Population
- 60% of College Degrees
- 47% of the US Workforce
- 52% of Professional-level Jobs
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: The Leadership Gap
- Underrepresented in Leadership
- Executive Positions
- Finance, Health Care, and Law
- Historical Trends
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Barriers to Women's Leadership
- Gender Differences are Overemphasized
- Gender Differences are Undervalued
- Women Lack Professional Networks
- Work and Family Conflict
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Traits of Women's Leadership
- Lead by Uniting Diverse Groups
- Value Work-life Balance
- Value Interpersonal Relationships
- Value Accountability
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Benefits of Women's Leadership
- Greater Collaboration
- Culture of Work-life Balance
- Culture of Accountability
- Assists in Recruiting Millennials
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Nurturing Women's Leadership
- Actively Recruit Women
- Create/Encourage Networking Opportunities
- Pair Women with Mentors in Leadership
- Create/Encourage Training Opportunities
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Actively Recruit Women
- Discover your Barriers to Hiring
- Discover your Barriers to Retention
- Recruit via Women's Organizations
- Women-friendly Culture
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Create/Encourage Women's Networking Opportunities
- Create a Women's Networking Group
- Encourage Joining Organizations
- Networking Builds Confidence
- Networking and Recruiting
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Pair Women with Mentors
- Benefits of Mentoring
- Think Creatively
- Incorporate at Every Stage
- Encourage Women to Mentor
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Create and Encourage Educational Opportunities
- Encourage Learning of Leadership Skills
- Internal Programs and Trainings
- Outside Programs and Trainings
- Encourage Training at Every Career Stage
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words From The Wise
- Review Of The Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Recommended Reading
- Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations