Women in Leadership Program
Develop Strategies and Interpersonal Skills for Greater Success
Women have always been at the forefront of policy change and breaking barriers. Today’s female executives work hard to balance personal and professional lives while exceeding expectations. Resilience and determination continue to empower women toward their goals to become chiefs of industry. You'll learn to navigate the nuances of thought leadership, barrier destruction and organizational influence. This program offered in partnership with Zschool serves as a platform for women to engage and uplift each other by inspiring positive change.
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About the Women in Leadership Program
The Women in Leadership Program is designed by industry experts for professionals seeking expert advice, strategies and practical tools. From your initial Personal Leadership assessment, to team building, negotiation strategies, communications, organizational culture and more, be ready to roll up your sleeves and apply new skills in this hands-on, interactive course.
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8 Modules Online ($4,995)Discounts are available! Contact the Program Manager.Rolling Admission - Start Anytime
- Workbooks, eBooks and all course materials included
- Hands-on projects
- Interactive discussion boards
Meet the Program Managers
To learn more about our Women in Leadership Program and how it helps companies and executives, schedule a call with a program manager.
Email: aclapp@mankato.education
Phone: 507-353-0800 ext. 800
Mickie Giacomini
Email: mgiacomini@mankato.education
Phone: 507-353-0800 ext. 801
Learn how to navigate the nuances of leading through thought leadership, barrier destruction, and influence. Each module helps you assess your skills, develop your thoughts, and work out your strategies. Even better, this course provides you with the Women in Leadership Ultimate Toolkit of OVER 30 Workbooks, eBooks, team-focused activities, online templates, assessments, planning guides, and cultural posters. All to help YOU on the road to success.
From the ongoing battle for equal rights to the breaking of barriers in the workplace, women face complex issues in a dynamic environment that has been dominated by men for centuries. Even in the face of adversity, women continually meet or exceed company expectations while continuing to juggle the day-to-day. The modern-day woman is often required to transition from mogul to mother in a matter of minutes. Enjoy a course created and taught by women leaders, for women leaders.
From the ongoing battle for equal rights to the breaking of barriers in the workplace, women face complex issues in a dynamic environment that has been dominated by men for centuries. Even in the face of adversity, women continually meet or exceed company expectations while continuing to juggle the day-to-day. The modern-day woman is often required to transition from mogul to mother in a matter of minutes. Enjoy a course created and taught by women leaders, for women leaders.
Module 1 - Pillars Of Positivity
Explore the important pillars of positivity and networking for female leaders. Learn to successfully lead change in your organization by understanding your strengths and how to use them, both intentionally and purposefully.
- Develop your own feminine strength, style and strategies.
- Discover the power of high-achieving female role models.
- Break down silos and shatter the glass ceiling.
Module 2 - Inspiring Emotional Intelligence
Identify and assess empathy among employees and colleagues. Discover how to use your own experiences to inspire and lead team dynamics.
- Overcome individual and interpersonal barriers.
- Learn how to train teams for greatness.
- Uncover the elements of emotional intelligence that make an impact on your organization.
Module 3 - Winning Work-Life Balance and Mentoring
Embrace your self-confidence and expand your leadership while balancing your professional and personal life. Then, delve into mentorship and discover the rewards for everyone, including your organization.
- Identify the four essential elements of balance: learn, interact, framework, excel.
- Explore the benefits of a flexible working environment.
- Develop an action plan to help foster mentorship opportunities.
Module 4 - Improving Communication Habits
Overcome challenges with diversity and adversity in a dynamic work environment. Generate strategies to communicate with a dynamic work force while facing challenges and embracing inclusivity.
- Uncover verbal and nonverbal communication patterns.
- Examine gender differences in leadership styles.
- Develop your own style for speaking and presenting.
Module 5 - Advocacy, Actions and Accountability
Create your own advocacy plan, define your success measurements, and what resources you’ll need. Learn to be more assertive, when to take decisive actions, and how to allocate resources to hold everyone accountable.
- Identify how female encouragement is used in the decision-making process.
- Generate advocacy and reformation for policy change.
- Learn to properly allocate resources to influence and improve employee performance.
Module 6 - Skills for Contracts and Negotiations
Develop collaborative communication processes and skills for negotiation. Harness the power of your actions to lead and manage efforts in your organization, resulting in measurable and accountable projects.
- Discover ways to enhance your confidence, behavior and actions during the negotiation process.
- Understand the benefits of respect, resolution and returns for female negotiators.
- Learn close-to-the-vest strategies – she who speaks first often loses the game.
Module 7 - Driving Ideas, Intellectual Growth and Transformation
Learn to use idea sprinting and new product development as a means for intellectual growth and relevancy. Determine how ideas generated within an organization lead to transformational and transactional success.
- Identify the importance of the leader-member exchange theory.
- Explore methods that foster idea generation.
- Drive relationship-based innovation and learn how it impacts achievement among employees.
Module 8 - Executive Leadership and Organizational Culture
Change is hard, people are resistant, and the market is becoming more fiercely competitive every day. Organizations must quickly evolve or be left behind. It takes a special leader to navigate these waters and get your entire organization marching to the same drummer. Arm yourself with these indispensable leadership skills.
- Discover how to drive adoption across your entire organization.
- Successfully jump-start your role by gaining quick wins and bringing others along with you.
- Become a successful change agent for experience-first thinking and inspire change.
Capstone Projects: Women in Leadership Personal Growth and Organizational Strategic Plans
To reap the highest return-on-investment, you're encouraged to create your very own strategic plan. Complete the Personal Growth Plan to step into your new found power with confidence, authenticity and presence. Or, use the Organization Strategic Plan to support all women in leadership throughout your entire company. Each program workbook and exercise helps build your very own professional Women in Leadership portfolio.
