Gender and Leadership


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description
While women are very much a minority at the highest levels of leadership, there are more women leaders now than ever before in our history. The traits that are typically associated with leadership – assertiveness, trustworthiness, intelligence – are just as common in women as they are in men. What are the obstacles that a woman faces on her path to leadership? In this course, you'll explore why gender matters. You'll examine the issues facing female leaders, including the challenge of balancing family with work, and how to change your personal views to help you overcome these issues. You'll also learn how to develop competence, confidence, and a personal brand.

Target Audience
Women who are managers and leaders, as well as any women looking toward a leadership role.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.3

Lesson Objectives

Gender and Leadership

  • recognize how to challenge the pervasive mindset about gender in the workplace
  • recognize how to navigate gender-related differences in the workplace
  • identify effective responses to double bind situations
  • recognize what constitutes the kind of competency that builds confidence
  • determine the key elements of a personal brand
  • recognize components of leadership presence
  • Course Number:
    ald_05_a01_bs_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone