Women In Leadership: Understanding Gender Dynamics In The Workplace Training Course

Introduction

Empower women to excel and lead with confidence in today's dynamic work environments with our comprehensive Women in Leadership Training Course. This program provides the essential knowledge, strategies, and skills to navigate gender dynamics, overcome workplace challenges, and cultivate effective leadership styles. Mastering the nuances of gender in the workplace is increasingly vital for organizations seeking to foster inclusive cultures, promote gender equity, and maximize the potential of their female leaders. Our women in leadership training course offers in-depth guidance and actionable strategies for women to thrive and lead at all levels.

This Women in Leadership Training Course delves into key areas such as understanding gender dynamics, identifying and overcoming unconscious bias, developing leadership skills, mastering communication and negotiation, building powerful networks, and creating inclusive work environments. You will gain expertise in recognizing systemic barriers, advocating for yourself and others, and leading with authenticity and resilience. Whether you are an emerging leader, a mid-career professional, or a senior executive, this Women in Leadership Training Course will provide you with the tools and insights to unlock your leadership potential and drive organizational success.

Target Audience:

• Emerging Women Leaders
• Mid-Level Women Professionals
• Senior Women Executives
• HR Professionals
• Diversity and Inclusion Officers
• Managers
• Anyone interested in gender equity

Course Objectives:

• Understand gender dynamics in the workplace.
• Identify and overcome unconscious bias.
• Develop essential leadership skills.
• Master effective communication and negotiation.
• Build and leverage powerful networks.
• Create inclusive work environments.
• Recognize systemic barriers to women's leadership.
• Develop strategies for self-advocacy.
• Learn to mentor and sponsor other women.
• Lead with authenticity and resilience.
• Navigate work-life integration.
• Drive organizational change towards gender equity.
• Understand the legal and policy frameworks related to gender equity.

Duration

5 Days

Course content

Module 1: Understanding Gender Dynamics

• Understanding gender dynamics in the workplace.
• Exploring the social construction of gender.
• Analyzing gender stereotypes and their impact.
• Examining the history of women in leadership.
• Best practices for fostering gender awareness.

Module 2: Overcoming Unconscious Bias

• Identifying and overcoming unconscious bias.
• Understanding the nature of unconscious bias.
• Recognizing common types of gender bias.
• Developing strategies to mitigate bias in decision-making.
• Best practices for creating bias-free workplaces.

Module 3: Developing Leadership Skills

• Developing essential leadership skills.
• Identifying different leadership styles.
• Cultivating emotional intelligence.
• Enhancing strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Best practices for developing your leadership style.

Module 4: Communication and Negotiation

• Mastering effective communication and negotiation.
• Developing assertive communication skills.
• Improving negotiation strategies and tactics.
• Communicating with confidence and clarity.
• Best practices for successful communication and negotiation.

Module 5: Building Networks

• Building and leveraging powerful networks.
• Understanding the importance of networking for women.
• Developing strategies for building professional relationships.
• Leveraging networks for career advancement.
• Best practices for effective networking.

Module 6: Creating Inclusive Environments

• Creating inclusive work environments.
• Understanding the principles of diversity and inclusion.
• Promoting gender equity in the workplace.
• Developing strategies for creating inclusive cultures.
• Best practices for fostering inclusive workplaces.

Module 7: Systemic Barriers and Advocacy

• Recognizing systemic barriers to women's leadership.
• Understanding structural inequalities.
• Developing strategies for self-advocacy and allyship.
• Best practices for overcoming systemic barriers.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 21 working days before commencement of the training.