Leadership for Women™

lfwimage1Women face unique challenges as they move higher in their organisations. This programme explores these challenges and helps participants to develop the critical attitudes, self-confidence and qualities that meet the demands of modern business.

The learning experience combines individual leadership assessment, experiential learning, and frank discussion about obstacles in the workplace with a facilitated process for professional development and career planning. You will examine:

  • Your perception of your leadership skills and the perceptions of your key constituents
  • Your organization's culture and how it impacts success
  • How to align your leadership skills with your organizational culture
  • The choices and trade-offs that may be necessary to attain, regain, or maintain work/life balance

Key Topics

  • The business case for women's leadership role in the 21st century
  • Organisational culture and its impact on performance, power, relationships, and effective leadership behaviors
  • Values, assumptions, and actions concerning achievement and competition
  • Your influence style and how it enables you to get your agenda accepted by senior management
  • Lessons women have learned about how to be credible, powerful executives
  • Building alliances that promote organisational and personal knowledge
  • Career success factors and "derailers"
  • How to get ongoing performance feedback that supports leadership development
  • How to balance professional and personal goals

Special Features

Completion of the pre-course Leadership 360 Degree feedback  instrument

Who Will Benefit

Women in all fields currently in leadership roles; women preparing for promotion to higher management positions; women exploring career alternatives

 
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