Women In Leadership

(One-day Workshop)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Any female currently in management or wishing to pursue a career in a leadership position

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

• Understand the characteristics of great leaders
• Deal with barriers, pitfalls and gender issues
• Enhance your respect and use your power bases effectively
• Establish trust and a strong communication strategy
• Identify and implement concrete skills required for success in individuals and the organization.

COURSE OUTLINE

What makes a great leader?

• Defining a great leader and their characteristics
• Exploring the gender differences in style and approach
• Identifying traps and pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Reviewing the Santa Clara Study and what people want in a “Leader”

Requirements for Success

• Building a critical base of respect
• Dealing with the impact of the “Old Boys Network” and the “Glass Ceiling”
• Identifying networking opportunities to build relationships

Leadership Versus Management

• Knowing what qualities distinguish a “Leader” from a “Manager”
• Exploring the 5 power bases and how to maximize them
• Identifying personal challenges and advantages
• Learning to use your “Emotional Intelligence” effectively

A Strong Leadership Environment

• Using a solid base of communication and trust
• Knowing how to collaborate and build a flexible team
• Instilling accountability and responsibility in others
• Identifying goals and objectives to strengthen the organization
• Developing staff and dealing with poor performance
• Understanding the importance of recognition
• Developing a personal action plan

Methods

This highly interactive workshop involves small and large group discussions, small group exercises, individual and pair exercises and case studies. It is facilitated in a way that is fun and comfortable.

For information regarding this course, please contact:

Colin Watson
Relationship Manager
J Watson Associates Inc

Tel: 905 820-9909

E-mail: sales@jwatsonassociates.com