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The University of Nottingham

Inspiring Women Leaders: An Introduction to Purpose-Driven Leadership

The University of Nottingham via FutureLearn

Overview

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Lead more confidently with Nottingham Business School

Despite a century of progress, women are still under-represented in leadership roles. Many women lack the confidence to accomplish their aspirations and strive for senior positions.

On this three-week course from Nottingham Business School, you’ll discover the vital contribution female leaders make to business and society. Understanding what has made other women successful as leaders will empower you to take the next step in your leadership career.

Explore inspiring female role models and their leadership attributes

The course will start with an exploration of what it means to be a successful female leader. You’ll look at examples of inspiring women in leadership and discuss their specific approaches and attributes.

You’ll also learn why women tend to perform best as purpose-driven leaders.

Build confidence and harness your own leadership potential

The next step is to develop your own capacity to lead.

You’ll learn how to recognise and capitalise on your strengths, while identifying areas of untapped potential.

Develop your support network and expand your sphere of influence

In the final week of the course, you’ll learn how building a strong network can support you and advance your career. You’ll discuss how to learn from others while building your own leadership legacy.

You’ll finish the course inspired and equipped to inspire others.

This course is designed for women in, or aspiring towards, leadership roles in any sector of business or society.

Wherever they are at in their careers, the course will empower its learners to take the next step.

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Syllabus

  • Introduction to Nottingham Business School
    • Welcome to 'Inspiring Women Leaders: An introduction to Purpose-Driven Leadership’
    • Women as Purpose-driven Leaders
    • What helps female leaders to be successful
  • Developing Your Capability to Lead
    • Understanding your leadership potential
    • Playing to your strengths
    • Identifying your development areas
  • Developing your support network
    • Developing your support network
    • Opportunity scanning and your sphere of influence
    • Congratulations and next steps

Taught by

Dr Suzanne Ross

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