WOMEN in middle management are being encouraged to progress to senior management and board level roles with the launch of a new programme in Scotland.
Edinburgh-based executive search firm FWB Park Brown has joined forces with the University of Edinburgh Business School to offer the Executive Women’s Leadership Development Programme.
Veteran headhunter and FWB Park Brown co-founder Judy Wagner was inspired to create the course after last year’s government-backed Womenomics Scotland report, which explored the role and contribution of women in the Scottish economy.
“The report published last year highlighted the dearth of women in senior management roles and in the board room,” Ms Wagner said. “The numbers of women moving from middle management to senior management levels is low for a whole variety of reasons which have been well discussed. Our aim was that there is a real need to help women at middle management level develop well for senior management positions, which would in turn help address many of the issues at lower levels – as well as addressing those at senior management and board level.”
Running twice a month from mid-May to early December, the programme will include practical preparation for future upper level leaders; leadership style and skills; improving confidence; mentoring, networking and career progression opportunities.
Each session will be led by a senior member of the business school, with keynote speakers from business, including chief executives of major UK companies. These and other business figures will help to deliver activities including case studies, workshops and question and answer sessions.
“There will also be distinguished speakers from the worlds of sport and science,” Ms Wagner added. “We have made this a very practical development plan for women moving up to senior management, providing them with tools, experiences, learning and support to facilitate this.
“By helping women at middle management level progress to senior management positions, companies can unlock the full potential of women in their organisations – and thereby strengthen their workforces and achieve stronger business growth.”
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