Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the leadership gap between men and women

  • Learn about women in various powerful positions

  • Discuss different traits associated with women in management

  • Understand the different barriers facing women in leadership positions

  • Learn about the benefits of having women in the workforce

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module One: Getting Started

    • Getting Started
    • Workshop Objectives
  • 2

    Module Two: Women and the Workforce

    • Women and the Workforce
    • 50% of the Population
    • 60% of College Degree Earners
    • 47% of the US Workforce
    • 52% of Professional Jobs
    • Case Study
    • Module Two: Review Questions
  • 3

    Module Three: The Leadership Gap

    • The Leadership Gap
    • Women are Underrepresented in Leadership
    • Women in Executive Positions
    • Women in Finance, Health Care, and Law
    • Historical Trends
    • Case Study
    • Module Three: Review Questions
  • 4

    Module Four: Barriers to Women’s Leadership

    • 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
  • 5

    Module Five: Traits of Women’s Management

    • Traits of Women’s Management
    • Women Lead By Uniting Diverse Groups
    • Women Value Work-Life Balance
    • Women Value Interpersonal Relationships
    • Women Value Accountability
    • Case Study
    • Module Five: Review Questions
  • 6

    Module Six: Benefits of Women’s Leadership

    • 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
  • 7

    Module Seven: Nurture Women’s Leadership

    • Nurture Women’s Leadership
    • Actively Recruit Women
    • Create and Encourage Networking Opportunities
    • Pair Women with Mentors in Leadership
    • Create and Encourage Training Opportunities
    • Case Study
    • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • 8

    Module Eight: Actively Recruit Women

    • Actively Recruit Women
    • Discover Your Barriers to Hiring
    • Discover Your Barriers to Retention
    • Recruit via Women’s Organizations
    • Create and Promote a Woman-Friendly Culture
    • Case Study
    • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • 9

    Module Nine: Encourage Networking Opportunities

    • Encourage Networking Opportunities
    • Create a Women’s Networking Group
    • Encourage Women to Join Organizations
    • Networking Builds Confidence
    • Networking and Recruiting
    • Case Study
    • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • 10

    Module Ten: Pair Women with Mentors

    • Pair Women with Mentors
    • Benefits of Mentoring
    • Think Creatively
    • Incorporate Mentoring at Every Stage
    • Encourage Women to Mentor
    • Case Study
    • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • 11

    Module Eleven: Create Educational Opportunities

    • Create Educational Opportunities
    • Encourage the Learning of Leadership Skills
    • Internal Programs and Training
    • Outside Training and Workshops
    • Encourage Training at Every Stage of the Career
    • Case Study
    • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • 12

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    • Wrapping Up
    • Words from the Wise

Investment

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