Gender

Senior Leadership Course

This course is only available to board members, directors, c-level executives, presidents, or any other equivalent top-level leaders.

This is a separate course for senior-level leaders that will challenge you to think deeply through issues of gender equality. It will equip you with the foundational principles and practices needed to effectively champion gender equity initiatives within your organisation. You will learn what transformational leadership for gender equality can look like.

This is the first of five courses for the Gender Equity Changemakers certification.

In this course, you will be introduced to foundational concepts relevant to gender work. You will explore gender inequality in contemporary worlds through historical, socio-political, cultural, legal, and economic lenses. You will also learn how these affect your workplace identity today.

Enrollment in this course is subject to the successful completion of the Foundations in Gender Equity course.

In this second course, you will build your understanding of the gendered nature of organisations and how this relates to gender inequality. You will explore the consequences of gender inequality and gain a deeper appreciation of why there is a need for change. You will also be challenged to explore your role in bringing about that change.

Enrollment in this course is subject to the successful completion of the Organisations and Gender course.

In this third course, you will learn key theoretical frameworks for gender change. You will explore practices and actions that you can take to address gender inequality in your organisation. You will also gain practical knowledge and tools for planning and managing gender change initiatives.

Enrollment in this course is subject to the successful completion of the Frameworks for Gender and Organisational Change course.

In this fourth course, you will build your leadership skills and strengthen your personal effectiveness. You will learn essential skills for influencing others, communicating effectively and managing resistance to gender change initiatives.

Enrollment in this course is subject to the successful completion of the Practical Skills for Leading Change course.

In this final deliverable, you will use the knowledge, skills and insights gained in the previous four deliverables/steps to develop an action plan for a gender change initiative that you will introduce and lead within your own organisation.