Day One:
Accepting yourself as a leader
- Reflect on how you have led in the past and acknowledge your abilities as a leader.
- Learn from the experiences of successful women CEOs and how they overcame the barriers in their careers.
- Identify your strengths and areas for improvement as a leader.
Develop a personal leadership vision and goals.
Day Two:
Understanding your context
- Learn how to read and diagnose the context and culture of your organisation and industry.
- Understand how gender stereotypes and biases affect women leaders and how to respond to them effectively.
- Explore the challenges and opportunities for women leaders in different sectors and regions.
- Build a network of allies and mentors who can support you in your leadership journey.
Day Three:
Negotiating as a leadership practice
- Understand the cultural dimensions and dynamics of negotiation and how they impact women leaders.
- Learn the skills and strategies to negotiate effectively for yourself and others.
- Practice negotiating in various scenarios such as salary, promotion, resources, contracts, etc.
- Receive feedback and coaching on your negotiation performance and style.
Day Four:
Communicating as a leader
- Gain the skills and confidence to communicate clearly, persuasively, and authentically as a leader.
- Learn how to craft and deliver impactful messages that inspire followers, influence stakeholders, and achieve results.
- Develop your strategic communication skills to manage crisis, conflict, and change.
- Enhance your presentation skills and personal brand as a leader.
Day Five:
Developing as a leader
- Rethink your personal leadership style and explore and experiment with new approaches.
- Evaluate a range of methods and resources for developing as a woman in a leadership context.
- Create a personal development plan that aligns with your vision, goals, and context.
- Celebrate your achievements and learning with your fellow participants and sponsors.
