How to Teach Women Leadership Training
The role of the woman in society has undergone many changes in past decades. Today, women occupy positions of leadership in government as well as in the private sector. Women also study in universities, vocational schools and community colleges around the United States. As more females enter the workforce and educational institutions, leadership training programs are being developed to aid women in realizing their potential in their studies and in their careers. An effective leadership training program must take into consideration the unique characteristics of female leadership styles.
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Identify your audience. When you begin planning, think about who the leadership training is designed for. Ask yourself if you are going to be teaching young women who are still studying or women who have worked and developed a career. Keep this in mind when developing other aspects of the course.
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Decide how the training will be delivered. Some training can be delivered in large lectures; keep in mind, however, women's special capacity for interpersonal relationships and plan to deliver other training in smaller focus groups. Think about the length of the course and whether you will ask participants to complete assignments or implement certain skills they have studied in the training.
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Write the training module. Be sure to specify the objectives for each part of the training program and to include aims and learning outcomes that take into account the leadership style of women, which includes special attention to workplace atmosphere, interpersonal relationships and reflection on career-life balance. List any materials needed in the training module.
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Gather or prepare the materials needed for your course. Materials may include chart paper, markers, books, training manuals or other supplies. Be certain to verify the number of participants so that you can purchase or prepare the correct amount.
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Incorporate several techniques for encouraging participation during your training. Learning styles of women vary and you should have opportunities for peer interaction, self-reflection, physical movement and even music in your training program. This diversity will make it possible for you to reach all of your students because your program will incorporate different learning styles.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider a follow-up mentor program. You can track the success of your participants by matching them with mentors who work in their field. Make an effort to find courageous women who have climbed to the top and are willing to help other women do the same.
When choosing a locale, avoid lecture halls or auditoriums. Women are more likely to gain their knowledge and skills in small groups or in partnering and one-to-one situations. Classrooms or seminar rooms provide more conducive settings for your leadership training.
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