“Every job I took, I was deeply uncomfortable in terms of feeling unqualified. Every step, every risk I took, built confidence.” ~ Amy Hood, CFO - Microsoft
This 6 - week learning program targets the challenges specific to women in the workplace. Through proven leadership tools, targeted coaching methods, and practical exercises, women will learn to:
Hone their leadership brand
Lead others while balancing motivation with productivity
Set and align day-to-day goals with broader strategy and vision
Advocate and communicate effectively for optimal results
Expand their professional network and bring best practices back into the business
Scroll down to learn more about leadership skills and explore detailed course topics. This program version is offered in partnership with Impact Washington, offering a space for women in manufacturing to go through the program with other women from the same industry.
Program Modules
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Week 1: Leverage Your Unique Leadership Style
Define leadership
Identify your leadership style and strengths using CliftonStrengths
Recognize when your strengths are being overused
Identify how to balance your strengths
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Week 2: Stay Grounded Through Conflict
Identify core reasons for work dissatisfaction
Meet with your inner mentor as a way to stay grounded
Diagnose dysfunction on your team
Manage drama at work and home
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Week 3: Master the Art of Feedback
Reframe your relationship with feedback
Develop strategies to receive feedback with grace and how to manage triggering feedback
Use a proven feedback model to give feedback
Practice conversations you’ve been avoiding
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Week 4: Advocate with Increased Confidence
Reframe political navigation and how to use it to your advantage
Define the difference between negotiation & influence
Use researched influence techniques
Learn a negotiating framework
Plan for a real-life negotiation
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Week 5: Manage Your Energy and Commitments
Intentionally revisit time management skills
Recognize ways to balance commitments to others and yourself
Assess your work-life balance
Define your holistic priorities and set healthy boundaries
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Week 6: Lead With Purpose
Create your longer-term, aspirational vision
Set motivating and attainable longer-term goals
Recognize how what you’re doing today connects to your future
Define actionable and iterative steps to get closer to your future
Graduate and celebrate your journey!
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Coaching
Access to one, 55-minute coaching session
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CliftonStrengths
Each participant will take the CliftonStrengths assessment and receive their top 5 strengths as part of the program.