Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Workshop Objectives
- The Parking Lot
- Action Plan
Module Two: Leading With Purpose
- Women in Business
- The Importance of Female Voices
- Inclusive Leadership
- Qualities of Successful Leaders
- Achieving Gender Equity
- Practical Illustration
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: The Value of Women’s Leadership
- Mentors and Role-Models
- Diversity of Experience and Thought
- Collaboration
- Empathy and Inclusivity
- Enhanced Reputation
- Practical Illustration
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Gender-Based Barriers
- Promotion and Pay Gaps
- Underrepresentation in Leadership
- Work-life Balance
- Imposter Syndrome
- Access to Resources
- Practical Illustration
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Addressing Bias Against Women
- Unconscious Bias
- Microaggressions
- Stereotyping
- Harassment
- Discrimination
- Practical Illustration
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Gaining Confidence to Lead
- Building on Strengths
- Practicing Self-Care
- Seeking Out Opportunities
- Reframing Setbacks
- Visualizing Success
- Practical Illustration
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Creating Organizational Change
- The Promotion of Equity
- Negotiation Strategies
- Female Leadership Programs
- Mentorship and Sponsorship
- Demonstrating Through Action
- Practical Illustration
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Leadership Networking
- The Benefits of Networking
- A Lack of Networking
- Communicating Your Leadership Vision
- Creating Resilient Networks
- Social Networking
- Practical Illustration
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Developing a Leadership Style
- Establishing a Personal Brand
- Impactful Communication
- Using Emotional Intelligence
- Building Assertiveness
- Strategic Thinking
- Practical Illustration
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Managing Time and Priorities
- The Importance of Time Management
- Setting Goals and Priorities
- Planning and Scheduling
- Delegating Tasks Effectively
- Managing Your Energy
- Practical Illustration
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Empowering Others
- Advocacy and Support
- Recruiting Women
- Leading By Example
- Empowerment Through Teamwork
- Celebrating Successes
- Practical Illustration
- 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