Women's Leadership
Boost your skills and drive change
In this course, you will be able to learn about the importance of female leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean for the growth and development of economies, democracies, and societies. It focuses on gender equality as a fundamental pillar for sustainable and inclusive growth in the region.
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In this course, you will be able to learn about the importance of female leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean for the growth and development of economies, democracies, and societies. It focuses on gender equality as a fundamental pillar for sustainable and inclusive growth in the region.
In this course, you will be able to learn about the importance of female leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean for the growth and development of economies, democracies, and societies. It focuses on gender equality as a fundamental pillar for sustainable and inclusive growth in the region.
The Inter-American Development Bank promotes the inclusion and empowerment of women, generating knowledge and tools to foster more inclusive societies.
Through AcademiaBID, the course offers knowledge from experts in leadership, gender, and diversity, providing leadership skills, self-knowledge, emotional intelligence, confidence, resilience, and persuasive communication. It seeks to enhance the professional development of women, strengthening their intra and interpersonal skills to lead transformation processes in the region.
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In this section, we will identify the objectives, structure, evaluations, and orientation material of the course. The first welcome video will give you a general overview of the course and the topics we will cover; we will review the objectives that you will achieve after successfully completing the course; we will share the link to the participant’s guide, a document that we suggest you consult frequently, as it will be your navigation guide for the course; you will identify the way you will be evaluated and you will get to know the instructors of the course and the design team. To finish, we invite you to answer an initial survey.
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Review gender and diversity concepts
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Reinforce prior knowledge on gender equality and diversity, which are core concepts in this course.
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Gender Equality
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Re-read course materials on gender equality and diversity.
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Watch videos or documentaries on the topic.
Read 'Lean In' by Sheryl Sandberg
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Gain insights and inspiration from a renowned female leader's perspective on gender equality and career advancement.
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Acquire and read the book 'Lean In'.
Engage in peer discussions
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Foster collaboration and exchange insights on leadership and gender issues.
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Join or start a study group or discussion forum.
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Actively participate in discussions and share perspectives.
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Practice persuasive communication techniques
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Enhance persuasive communication skills, a key element for effective leadership.
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Find tutorials or workshops on persuasive communication techniques.
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Practice the techniques in a role-playing exercise or mock presentation.
Attend leadership workshops
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Gain practical skills and insights from experts in leadership development.
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Research and identify relevant leadership workshops.
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Register and attend the workshops.
Write a personal leadership statement
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Develop self-awareness and articulate personal leadership values and goals.
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Reflect on personal values, experiences, and aspirations.
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Draft and revise a written statement outlining leadership philosophy and vision.
Develop a leadership action plan
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Apply course concepts by creating a roadmap for personal leadership development and impact.
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Set clear goals and objectives for leadership growth.
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Identify specific actions and strategies to achieve these goals.
Review gender and diversity concepts
Show steps
Reinforce prior knowledge on gender equality and diversity, which are core concepts in this course.
Browse courses on
Gender Equality
Show steps
- Re-read course materials on gender equality and diversity.
- Watch videos or documentaries on the topic.
Read 'Lean In' by Sheryl Sandberg
Show steps
Gain insights and inspiration from a renowned female leader's perspective on gender equality and career advancement.
View
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Acquire and read the book 'Lean In'.
Engage in peer discussions
Show steps
Foster collaboration and exchange insights on leadership and gender issues.
Show steps
- Join or start a study group or discussion forum.
- Actively participate in discussions and share perspectives.
Practice persuasive communication techniques
Show steps
Enhance persuasive communication skills, a key element for effective leadership.
Browse courses on
Persuasive Communication
Show steps
- Find tutorials or workshops on persuasive communication techniques.
- Practice the techniques in a role-playing exercise or mock presentation.
Attend leadership workshops
Show steps
Gain practical skills and insights from experts in leadership development.
Show steps
- Research and identify relevant leadership workshops.
- Register and attend the workshops.
Write a personal leadership statement
Show steps
Develop self-awareness and articulate personal leadership values and goals.
Show steps
- Reflect on personal values, experiences, and aspirations.
- Draft and revise a written statement outlining leadership philosophy and vision.
Develop a leadership action plan
Show steps
Apply course concepts by creating a roadmap for personal leadership development and impact.
Show steps
- Set clear goals and objectives for leadership growth.
- Identify specific actions and strategies to achieve these goals.
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