WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
This program covers the fundamentals of leadership within the context of the unique needs, perceptions and challenges women face in the workplace.
1. First, know yourself.
2. Is the message sent the same as the message received?
3. Number one success factor: good relationships with subordinates.
4. The power of imagination for strategy and vision.
5. Reframe problems into challenges and opportunities.
6. Systems thinking for seeing the whole elephant.
Leadership development is an ongoing process of learning and self-discovery. What's the difference for women?
Clues for Breaking the Glass Ceiling
The results were surprising. In a recent study based on the responses of about 3,000 male and female executives plus a 360 assessment including 22,000 of their supervisors, peers and subordinates, the results weren't what the researchers were expecting. Women ranked highest in almost every category of leadership except the crucial ability to have and communicate a vision.
Why? Was it really a weakness or was it a false perception based on differences in style? Several suggestions were offered, but the most important outcome of studies like these is awareness of perceived issues and integration within development programs for women. Becoming aware of a potential problem - whether real or perceived - is the first step in managing it. This program covers the fundamentals of leadership within the context of the unique needs, perceptions and challenges women face in the workplace.
About the Program
The intense 6-month program consists of monthly workshops (3 hours each) and requires approximately 5 hours of effort per month to complete assignments. Assignments include reading, active inquiry, reflecting and group communication. The instructional design of the program is experiential in nature (i.e., learning by doing) and respects the different learning styles of each participant. It is led by an award winning facilitator with over 15 years experience in helping people realize their full potential.
A maximum of 12 people will be enrolled in the class to encourage the development of supportive relationships that will endure beyond the class. Each participant will construct a personalized plan for continuing development by the conclusion of the program. A one on one coaching session will be offered for each participant at the end of the program to provide support and recommendations for implementing personal development plans.
Cost is $1250 per person and includes all materials. Group discounts are available. An optional program of monthly lunch and learn sessions is available as a follow up for continued learning and support. Individual coaching is available as needed.
Materials
__Monthlly Newsletter to support strategic and creative thinking
__MBTI+FIRO/B Leadership Assessment
__HBDI Assessment
__Learning Styles Assessment
__Introduction to Type, Isabel Briggs Myers
__Strengths Based Leadership, Rath & Conchie (includes assessment)
__Leadership Challenge, Kouzes & Posner
__Reflection Journal
__Program Notebook
Pre Work
Complete Assessments
Reading from Leadership Challenge (Chapters 1 & 2)
Reflection Activities (Provided)
Module 1: Self Assessment
First, know yourself.
Orientation
Assessment Results
Action Plan Development
Assignment 1
Module 2: Communication
Is the message sent the same as the message received?
Across Types, Genders & Preferences (e.g., MBTI, HBDI)
Beyond Words (Nonverbal Cues, Emotions, Visual Impact)
Active Listening, Ladders of Inference and Mental Models
Assignment 2
Module 3: Relationships
The number one success factor for leaders based on research from CCL is good “relationships with subordinates”.
Across Types, Genders & Preferences
Building Trust, Compassion, Stability & Hope
Enable, Encourage & Inspire
Assignment 3
Module 4: Vision
The power of imagination for strategy and vision.
Across Types, Genders & Preferences
Clues from Cognitive Psychology
Strategic Thinking: Fluency, Fluidity and Originality
Assignment 4
Module 5: Disequilibrium
Reframe challenges into opportunities to learn and grow.
Across Types, Genders & Preferences
Novelty & Change
Hardship & Conflict
Assignment 5
Module 6: Decision Making
Systems thinking for seeing the whole elephant.
Across Types, Genders & Preferences
Thinking About Thinking
Problem Restatement
Assignment 6
Program Conclusion
The path ahead.
Individual coaching sessions.
Personal development plan reviews.
Class celebration.
Class plan for staying in touch.