Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

Learning Goals:

1. Enhance understanding of yourself and your leadership identity.
2. Gain a deep understanding of the dynamics and experiences of women in organizations, as well as of the interpersonal, organizational, and societal structures and processes impacting women in organizations.
3. Identify and enhance effective leadership practices for yourself and for women in your organization. 
4. Define your vision of career success and work-life balance, identify necessary resources and networks, and create a plan of action to accomplish your goals. 

Course Outline:

Week 1: Yourself as a Leader - Developing your Leadership Identity
     A. Welcome to the Course and Women's Strengths in Leadership
     B. Leadership Values and vision 

Week 2: The Current State of Women's Leadership at the Top
     A. Women's leadership at the top
     B. Why so few? Why so slow? Advancement barriers and challenges for women

Week 3: Women's Leadership Presence
     A. Self-Confidence
     B. Navigating organizational politics and gaining influence in organizations 

Week 4: Leadership Tools for Women 
     A. Negotiating Effectively

Week 5: Purposeful Career Development for Women
     A. Defining Your success and finding work-life integration