The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Women in Leadership

 

Thousands of professionals train every year with us, taking part in our short courses, qualifications and flexible learning programmes.

About the Course

Recommended for:


Women in Leadership
is recommended for female managers who have the potential to take on more senior roles in their organisations and who would welcome the opportunity to develop their confidence and leadership skills in the uniquely supportive atmosphere of a women’s development course.

Course overview:


Despite greatly increased representation across all sectors and in a wide variety of industries, women still face particular challenges when aspiring to leadership roles in their organisations. The Women in Leadership workshop builds on research that identifies the key factors that have proved vital to successful women leaders. It aims to help women develop both their inner confidence to realise their career potential and the practical skills required to lead themselves and others effectively.

Course benefits:


By the end of the Women in Leadership course, you will be able to:

  • handle better some of the special challenges facing women in leadership roles
  • recognise self-limiting behaviours and attitudes and act with more confidence and self-belief
  • articulate an inspiring vision 
  • apply techniques for increasing your visibility and impact at work
  • assert yourself and influence others more effectively
  • create support to sustain your progress beyond the course.

Additional information:


The Women in Leadership course can be provided in-house, which is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

Dates and Prices

Course title: Women In Leadership
Duration: Duration
Dates and prices:
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In-house training

This course can be provided in-house, which is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

Course content

DAY 1


Introductions and objectives

The context for women leaders

  • skills and attributes of successful leaders
  • identifying your strengths and weaknesses as a leader
  • the current situation for women leaders
  • reviewing the current situation for you

Who am I as a leader?

Part 1 – The inner story 

  • building confidence and self-belief
  • developing positive internal dialogue
  • identifying personal drivers

Who am I as a leader?

Part 2 – The outer story 

  • making an impact
  • non-verbal communication and use of the voice
  • increasing your visibility at work
  • positive self-promotion.

DAY 2

 

Review of Day 1

Leadership and vision

  • creating a picture of a desirable future
  • developing your own vision
  • inspiring and motivating people through visionbuilding

Personal power and influencing skills 

  • sources of power
  • asserting yourself as a woman leader
  • understanding different perspectives and style
  • influencing tactics

Sustaining yourself

  • building your support network

Action planning.