Women in LeadershipPractical Leadership Strategies for Women Managers
Women moving into management are given the same leadership training as everybody else and then meet a set of reactions that training did not describe, from assertiveness read as difficulty to competence questioned in rooms where nobody else is questioned. This course deals with the job as it is actually experienced. Delegates work through establishing authority with a new team, giving direction clearly without the softening that invites negotiation, and holding a decision under pressure to reconsider it. Difficult conversations including underperformance and conduct are practised. Managing upward and securing the backing a manager needs are covered. Visibility and claiming credit for a team's work and your own follow. The course closes on the support network that sustains a manager, and on choosing which reactions to address and which to ignore.
Course objectives
- Establish authority with a team you have just taken over
- Give direction clearly without softening that invites negotiation
- Hold a decision under pressure to reconsider it
- Handle underperformance and conduct conversations
- Manage upward and secure the backing the role requires
- Claim credit for your team's work and your own
- Decide which reactions to address and which to ignore
Who should attend
- First line and middle managers responsible for daily team performance
- Project managers and coordinators leading cross functional teams
- Supervisors in operations, retail, healthcare, and technical environments
- Women transitioning from individual contributor to people management
- Managers seeking a practical refresher rather than a theoretical course
Course outline
- 01The job as it is actually experienced
- 02Establishing authority with a new team
- 03Clear direction without softening
- 04Holding a decision under pressure
- 05Underperformance and conduct conversations
- 06Managing upward
- 07Visibility and credit
- 08Support networks and choosing your battles
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September to 2 October 2026 | Online | Online | R6,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 30 November to 2 December 2026 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Classroom | USD 995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 22 to 24 February 2027 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 24 to 26 March 2027 | Nairobi, Kenya | Classroom | USD 995 per delegate | Register Now |