Women in Technical Leadership

Despite more women pursuing careers in science and technology than ever before, an increasing number are also abandoning these fields prematurely. While all aspiring leaders face adversity, men continue to fill the majority of leadership roles in these fields. The resulting gender imbalance has left many ambitious, talented women questioning both their value and long-term viability in their once boldly-chosen career paths.

To combat these challenges, Women in Technical Leadership teaches high-potential businesswomen in STEM fields the specific strategies and tools they need to demonstrate and communicate their value more effectively to key stakeholders, and expand their portfolio of leadership experiences in their field.

Participants will learn skills in negotiation, conflict management, emotional intelligence, design thinking, change management, and more; all directly and immediately applicable to advancing their careers and overcoming the challenges they face as women in science and technology.

After this program, you will be able to…

• Navigate the “double bind” challenge facing women in leadership; that is, If they’re assertive leaders, they may be viewed as domineering and abrasive, thus encountering resistance; if they aren’t assertive enough, they may be viewed as weak making it potentially more challenging to get support within the organization
• Use emotional intelligenceto judiciously yet empathetically manage interpersonal relationships
• Leverage design thinkingprinciples to drive innovation
• Understand your personal communication preferencesand those of others
• Identify critical decision points when managing change
• Outmaneuver typical negotiation traps to which women are often susceptible