Summary:
This workshop provides an interactive lecture and introduction of which challenges women face today in the workforce and explores these unique challenges from both gender perspectives. The workshop helps women understand the different levels of management responsibility. Participants will have the time to explore where they are in their careers and what kind of unique challenges they may face in the different phases of career development. The session will also examine the core competencies that are needed to move up the business ladder. Using the 5 by 7 model of competencies, we will set the path for better learning so that they understand the competencies that companies look for in various management and leadership positions. In relation to the competencies, we will examine the challenges related to gender that come with each of these competencies.
Description:
- Overview of the challenges we face and the major difference in gender management styles
- Interaction on exploring the challenges we face as well as “real life” examples
- Using evaluation tools to help women understand where they are on the leadership roadmap
- Using coaching tools to help women understand where they want to be on the leadership roadmap
- Evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses
- Understand the challenges women may meet based on their career roadmap
- Help women set measurable goals for themselves
- Understand how to keep a learning manual
- Develop tools to measure their own progress
- Learn the 5 by 7 model of competencies that are needed to move up the business ladder
- Learn the gender challenges that come along with the 5 by 7 competency model
Goals and deliveries:
- Being able to recognize challenges when faced with them
- Gain an honest picture of their strengths and developmental needs, enabling women to determine priorities in both their professional and personal life
- Develop the skill of giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Clarify personal values and how they fit within the organizational culture
- Make new choices for investment of personal energy based on tradeoffs and rewards
- Understand priorities and preferences of the company
- Have a clear understanding of the 5 by 7 competency model
Methods used:
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Role-play