Women at every organizational level possess the potential to become exceptional leaders, bringing critical competencies, including effective team management, strategic vision, and strong business judgment to their positions. To excel as a leader, women require both the technical leadership abilities and the presence and impact to effectively influence others.
This distinctive 2-day intensive program equips you with comprehensive knowledge and practical strategies to establish yourself as both a current and emerging leader, while empowering you to advocate effectively for your ideas and create meaningful organizational value regardless of your current role or position. You will expand beyond basic communication and assertiveness training to develop mastery in vision setting, negotiation strategies, and tactical approaches. You will discover and strengthen your authentic leadership presence, enabling you to lead with genuine confidence and unwavering conviction.
The curriculum emphasizes self-examination and personal leadership development initially. Subsequently, the focus shifts to building your capacity to lead diverse teams and positioning yourself as a valuable contributor who generates tangible organizational benefits.
Upon successful completion of this unique program, you will receive a distinguished AMA Women's Leadership Certificate, documenting your completion of in-person, practical training in critical leadership competencies essential for women in business environments.
Special Recognition: Additionally, you'll earn an exclusive AMA completion certificate acknowledging your participation in this specialized program.
Intended Audience:
Professional women across all organizational levels who aspire to assume leadership responsibilities, advance their careers, or develop the leadership competencies needed to contribute more effectively to their teams and organizations.
How You'll Benefit From This Program:
- Understand leadership as a particular cognitive framework that integrates strategic business thinking, visionary planning, and deep self-reflection
- Investigate the fundamental leadership capabilities that modern organizations require from their leaders
- Cultivate your distinctive, compelling leadership presence and establish an authentic leadership identity
- Challenge and overcome limiting beliefs and organizational biases that may hinder women's business success
- Position yourself as a professional who contributes significant value to your organization
- Build confidence and become comfortable taking calculated professional risks
Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
- Define Leadership as a Specific Cognitive Framework That Combines Business Acumen, Forward Vision, and Self-Awareness
- Examine the Essential Leadership Capabilities Organizations Expect From Modern Leaders
- Develop Your Authentic, Commanding Leadership Presence and Create a Powerful Leadership Identity
- Address and Overcome Organizational and Societal Biases That Impact Women's Business Careers
- Establish Yourself As a Professional Who Provides Meaningful Organizational Value
- Strengthen Your Confidence and Develop Comfort with Professional Risk Taking
The Strategic Importance of Women in Leadership Roles
- Differentiate Between Leadership and Management Functions
- Recognize Your Capacity to Create Competitive Advantages Within Your Organization
- Embody Courage and Conviction to Voice Your Perspectives, Advocate for Your Team's Needs, and Provide Value to Your Organization
- Understand the Four Essential Domains of Effective Leadership Practice
Discovering Your Authentic Leadership Voice
- Identify the Core Elements of a Powerful and Resonant Leadership Voice
- Connect with Your Genuine Leadership Voice and Express It with Authentic Conviction
- Practice Adjusting Your Voice and Communication Approach to Inspire and Motivate Results
- Navigate and Overcome Obstacles to Your Leadership Voice
- Recognize the Significance of Modeling Leadership and Establishing Feedback Systems
Developing a Compelling and Persuasive Communication Message
- Implement a Proven Methodology to Develop Your Ideas with Clarity and Power
- Learn How to Express Your Vision and Objectives to Audiences with Different Perspectives and Priorities
- Present Your Ideas with Authentic Conviction While Maintaining Clarity and Precision
- Construct a Persuasive Business Case That Resonates With and Influences Key Stakeholders
Articulating Strategic Vision and Direction
- Clarify Strategic Direction and Its Critical Role in Organizational Success
- Communicate Organizational Strategy With Genuine Passion, Courage, and Conviction
- Utilize Key Leadership Messages to Establish Strategic Priorities and Allocate Resources for Desired Outcomes
Building and Developing High-Performance Teams
- Map Your Professional Network and Identify Opportunities to Expand It
- Understand Organizational Politics and Power Dynamics
- Learn the Four Critical Strategies for Successfully Navigating Organizational Politics to Advance Your Career and Support Your Teams
- Recognize Factors That Support Growth From Individual Contributor Roles to Strong Team Members, and What Builds a Peak-Performance Culture
- Connect Your Team's Efforts to Organizational Goals and Demonstrate How Their Work Creates Value
Becoming a Visionary Leader Who Creates and Drives Value
- Establish a Clear Definition of Strategy From an Organizational Perspective
- Identify the Five Fundamental Questions Strategic Leaders Ask on a Regular Basis
- Assess Future Organizational Needs Using SWOT Analysis for Risk Assessment
- Develop a Compelling Value Proposition Based on Customer Needs, Desires, and Specific Expectations
- Learn Strategies for Fostering and Championing Innovation Across Your Organization
The Leader's Role as Negotiator
- Determine Which Matters Are Subject to Negotiation and Compromise
- Assess Your Primary Negotiation Style and How It Aligns With Your Leadership Presence
- Recognize When Alternative Negotiation Approaches Are Appropriate and Use Them With Authentic Conviction
- Master the Four-Step Framework for Conducting Successful Negotiations
