Introduction:
- Course Objectives
Module:1 Women and the workforce
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50% of the Population
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60% of College Degree Earners
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47% of the US Workforce
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52% of Professional Jobs
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Knowledge Check
Module:2 The Leadership Gap
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Women are Underrepresented in Leadership
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Women in Executive Positions
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Women in Finance, Health Care, and Law
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Historical Trends
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Knowledge Check
Module:3 Barriers to Women,s Leadership
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Gender Differences are Overemphasized
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Gender Differences are Undervalued
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Women Lack Professional Networks
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Work and Family Conflict
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Knowledge Check
Module:4 Traits of Women,s Management
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Women Lead by Uniting Diverse Groups
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Women Value Work-Life Balance
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Women Value Interpersonal Relationships
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Women Value Accountability
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Knowledge Check
Module:5 Benefits of Women,s Leadership
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Greater Collaboration
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Culture of Work-Life Balance
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Culture of Accountability
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Assists in Recruiting Millennials
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Knowledge Check
Module:6 Nurture Women,s Leadership
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Actively Recruit Women
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Create and Encourage Networking Opportunities
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Pair Women with Mentors in Leadership
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Create and Encourage Training Opportunities
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Knowledge Check
Module:7 Giscover Your Barriers to Hiring
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Discover Your Barriers to Retention
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Recruit via Women’s Organizations
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Create and Promote a Woman-Friendly Culture
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Knowledge Check
Module:8 Encourage Networking Opportunities
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Create a Women’s Networking Group
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Encourage Women to Join Organizations
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Networking Builds Confidence
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Networking and Recruiting
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Knowledge Check
Module:9 Pair Women With Mentors
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Benefits of Mentoring
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Think Creatively
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Incorporate Mentoring at Every Stage
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Encourage Women to Mentor
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Knowledge Check
Module:10 Create Educational Opportuniyies
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Encourage the Learning of Leadership Skills
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Internal Programs and Training
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Outside Training and Workshops
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Encourage Training at Every Stage of the Career
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Knowledge Check
- Post Test