Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change
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Course Summary
This course explores the unique challenges and opportunities that women face in leadership positions. Students will learn strategies for overcoming gender biases and developing strong leadership skills.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deeper understanding of the gender biases and obstacles that women face in leadership roles
- Learn practical strategies for developing leadership skills and advancing in your career
- Connect with a community of like-minded women and build a supportive network
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $110,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €70,000
- USA: $110,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €70,000
- USA: $200,000
- India: ₹2,500,000
- Spain: €120,000
- USA: $110,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €70,000
- USA: $200,000
- India: ₹2,500,000
- Spain: €120,000
- USA: $80,000
- India: ₹800,000
- Spain: €50,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of the unique challenges women face in leadership positions
- Learn practical strategies for overcoming gender bias and developing strong leadership skills
- Build a supportive community of like-minded women
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- None, but a background in business or management is helpful
- A willingness to reflect on your own experiences and biases
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced online course
- Video lectures
- Discussion forums
- Peer-reviewed assignments
Similar Courses
- Developing Leadership Skills
- Strategic Leadership and Management
- Leading People and Teams
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Research Professor at the University of Houston
- Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Related Books
Description
This course aims to inspire and empower women and men across the world to engage in purposeful career development and take on leadership for important causes---to lead change with more conviction and confidence---and improve our workplaces and communities for all. By offering more complex understandings of issues related to professional women and work, the course will help you increase self-knowledge about your own values and vision, as well as enhance your capabilities as a leader, manager, and team contributor. We will examine the opportunities, challenges, trade-offs, and organizational dynamics experienced by women in work organizations, as well as reflect on and practice effective individual behaviors.
Outline
- WEEK 1: Yourself as a Leader—Developing your Leadership Identity
- Watch: Course Introduction
- Watch: Our Organizations Need Women Leaders!
- Watch: Leadership Vision
- Read: Navigating the Course
- Read: Required Reading List
- Read: Required and Optional Readings List
- Reflection: Best Self Exercise
- Reflection: Values and Leadership Vision Exercise
- WEEK 2: The Current State of Women's Leadership at the Top!
- Watch: The Global Context of Women at the Top
- Watch: Why So Few, Why So Slow?
- Read: Required Readings List
- Read: Required and Optional Readings List
- Reflection: Global Context of Women at the Top Exercise
- Reflection: Connect with the Experience of Others Exercise
- WEEK 3: Women's Leadership Presence
- Watch: Acting with Self-Confidence
- Watch: Navigating Organizational Politics
- Read: Required Readings List
- Read: Required Readings List
- Reflection: Self-Confidence Assessment Exercise
- Reflection: Power Map Exercise
- WEEK 4: Leadership Tools for Women
- Watch: Developing Win-Win Negotiation Skills
- Read: Required and Optional Readings List
- Apply your Skills: Negotiation Practice Exercise
- WEEK 5: Purposeful Career Development for Women
- Watch: There is No Single Trajectory for a Fulfilling Career
- Read: Required and Optional Readings List
- Reflection: Current and Ideal Life & Defining Your Own Success Exercise
Summary of User Reviews
Looking to learn about women in leadership? This course is a great place to start! Users have praised this course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors. Many users found the course to be a valuable resource for gaining insights into the unique challenges faced by women in leadership roles. However, some users have noted that the course can be a bit repetitive and may not be as in-depth as they would like.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Insights into unique challenges faced by women in leadership rolesPros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Valuable resource for gaining insights into challenges faced by women in leadership roles
Cons from User Reviews
- Repetitive at times
- Not as in-depth as some users would like
- May not be suitable for advanced learners
Diana Bilimoria, PhD
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