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