Women in Leadership

Module One: Getting Started
Course Objectives
 
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
Lessons Learned
Recommended Reading