Women in LeadershipWomen in Leadership: Foundations for Impact
This foundational programme equips women stepping into or preparing for leadership roles with the mindset, tools, and self awareness needed to lead with credibility from day one. Drawing on real workplace scenarios common to African organisations, participants examine how gender dynamics shape perception and learn practical ways to establish authority without compromising their natural style. The course balances personal reflection with hard skills such as decision making, delegation, and stakeholder management.
Course objectives
- Define a personal leadership philosophy grounded in strengths rather than borrowed models
- Apply structured decision making frameworks under pressure and ambiguity
- Build credibility quickly with new teams, peers, and senior stakeholders
- Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for outcomes
- Recognise and counter common barriers women face when moving into leadership
Who should attend
- Women recently promoted into a first leadership or supervisory role
- High potential women identified for future management positions
- Team leaders seeking a stronger foundation before stepping into department heads
- Women returning to the workforce after a career break into a leadership track
- HR and talent development professionals designing women's leadership pipelines
Course outline
- 01Understanding your leadership identity and values
- 02Reading organisational culture and power structures
- 03Decision making and problem solving under uncertainty
- 04Delegation, accountability, and performance conversations
- 05Managing up, across, and down effectively
- 06Building a 90 day leadership action plan
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 29 November 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 31 March to 2 April 2027 | London, United Kingdom | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 11 to 13 April 2027 | Accra, Ghana | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |