Choosing to Lead as a Woman


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



Overview/Description
When a woman aims for a leadership role, she needs to understand that gender still matters. It's generally agreed that women leaders share key leadership traits with their male peers such as intelligence and capacity for innovation; however, female leaders are often viewed as more compassionate, organized, and family oriented. In this course, you'll explore how to capitalize on your natural strengths to enhance your leadership skills and communicate and network effectively.

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

Choosing to Lead as a Woman

  • identify key challenges that are unique to a female leadership role
  • select effective ways to demonstrate leadership competence to others
  • select behaviors that enhance effective leadership communication
  • recognize how to develop professional networking practices
  • identify behaviors that contribute to a balanced leadership approach
  • Course Number:
    ald_05_a02_bs_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone