This empowering course addresses the unique challenges and opportunities women face in leadership positions within public sector organizations. Participants will develop strategies to navigate gender dynamics, build executive presence, and create supportive networks for career advancement. The program combines leadership theory with practical techniques for overcoming barriers and maximizing leadership impact. Through shared experiences and expert guidance, women leaders will enhance their confidence, influence, and ability to drive organizational change while maintaining authentic leadership styles.
Introduction
Objectives
Women leaders will enhance their ability to:
- Navigate organizational politics and gender dynamics
- Develop authentic executive presence and leadership style
- Build strategic networks and sponsorship relationships
- Communicate with authority and influence
- Negotiate effectively for resources and advancement
- Balance leadership demands with personal priorities
- Overcome implicit bias and structural barriers
- Mentor and sponsor other women
- Lead organizational change and innovation
- Build resilience and manage stress
Target Audience
- Women in management and leadership roles
- High-potential women identified for advancement
- Women transitioning to senior positions
- Diversity and inclusion champions
- HR professionals supporting women's advancement
- Women in technical or specialist roles moving to leadership
Methodology
- Peer coaching and circle discussions
- Case studies of successful women leaders
- Role-playing challenging scenarios
- Individual reflection and journaling
- Network mapping and development
- Action learning projects
Personal Impact
- Enhanced leadership confidence and capability
- Stronger professional networks and support systems
- Improved work-life integration strategies
- Greater influence and organizational impact
- Career advancement readiness and planning
- Increased resilience and stress management
Organizational Impact
- Improved gender diversity in leadership
- Enhanced organizational innovation and performance
- Better talent retention of high-potential women
- Stronger leadership pipeline diversity
- More inclusive organizational culture
- Enhanced reputation as employer of choice
Course Outline
Women's Leadership Landscape
Current Context- Research on women in public sector leadership
- Identifying structural and cultural barriers
- Intersectionality and diverse women's experiences
- Global perspectives on women's leadership
- Strengths identification and leveraging
- Leadership style evaluation and development
- Values clarification and leadership philosophy
- Career vision and aspiration mapping
Leadership Presence and Influence
Executive Presence- Developing authority and gravitas
- Communication for impact and influence
- Personal branding and visibility
- Navigating double standards and expectations
- Building credibility and expert power
- Influencing without formal authority
- Negotiation skills for women leaders
- Managing difficult stakeholders
Career Advancement Strategies
Network Development- Strategic relationship building
- Finding sponsors and advocates
- Peer support and women's networks
- Mentoring and being mentored
- Strategic career planning
- Visibility and opportunity creation
- Managing career transitions
- Work-life integration strategies
Organizational Impact
Change Leadership- Leading teams and organizations
- Driving diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Innovation and transformation leadership
- Creating legacy and impact
- Building personal resilience
- Managing stress and avoiding burnout
- Supporting other women's development
- Continuous learning and growth planning
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