Women in Leadership: delivering positive impact and changing mindsets.

As we strive for greater inclusivity, diversity, and equity, the empowerment of women in leadership roles continues to emerge as a crucial element. Developing women leaders is not just about achieving gender equality; it’s about unlocking the potential of half the world’s population to drive innovation and economic growth.  

There are positive trends, such as women held 40.2% of board positions at the end of 2023 (up from 9.5% in 2011) but in most industries, there is a long way to go. In the STEM industry, only 29.2% of the workforce comprises of women, highlighting a glaring underrepresentation.  

The factors contributing to these statistics are varied and rooted deeply in societal behaviours, stereotypes, and mindsets. Take the Paris Olympics in 2024 as an example, where gender parity was celebrated for the first time. This milestone wasn't achieved by chance or simply through hard work and good intentions. It was the result of deliberate actions by the International Olympic Committee, which established a working group, produced reports, made commitments, and engaged with stakeholders. Meaningful change in statistics requires leaders who are committed to advancing equality.

Reflect on your own organisation, how does it measure up for female leaders of today and the future?

• Is existing female talent identified and nurtured?
• How does your organisation create a supportive environment for aspiring female leaders?
• In what ways are women encouraged by a supportive network of leaders?

Dove Nest Group have been developing industry leaders for over 40 years and with 80% of our Senior Leadership Team being female, we have deep understanding and expertise of Women in Leadership. 

At Dove Nest, we focus on bringing about empowerment and behavioural change. We also recognise the importance of developing a strong leadership network and having access to the tools required to bring about change and challenge perceptions for the better.

Our latest programme, the Level 3 and Level 5 Women in Leadership Apprenticeship, has been designed by women with a strong commercial background.  We focus on delivering positive impact, empowering female leaders through experiential learning, group discussions and virtual workshops that can change mindsets and behaviour.

What does our Women in Leadership programme cover?

In addition to the core leadership standards, we guide learners through discussion, share insights and resources and use our signature style of experiential learning to develop the following areas:

• Open communication and trust-building with peers
• The importance of authenticity in building your brand
• Acknowledging the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as well as IQ for successful leadership
• Addressing how imposter syndrome might be holding you back  
• Identifying barriers such as gender bias and myth busting
• Developing strong networks and identifying mentors

Why Dove Nest?

•  Cost effective development designed to utilise your Levy funding
• Learn with the specialists in leadership development
• Engage in an immersive and experiential learning experience that fosters peer networking through an open programme
• Develop practical leadership skills in Personal and Professional Effectiveness, Managing People and Operations
• Gain an optional ILM accreditation

Keen to know more?  Get in touch for an informal conversation about how we can develop the future female leaders within your business.  

Visit www.dovenest.co.uk or contact enquiries@dovenest.co.uk and arrange to speak to one of the team.