Next Generation of Corporate Female Leaders
Applications now open for 2012 program
About the program
The Next Generation of Female Corporate Leaders is a high level learning and development program for women aspiring to leadership roles.
The program was launched in 2011 with the aim of increasing the visibility of high potential women within their organisations and sectors; and providing them with the confidence and capacity to successfully engage with senior leadership and boards.
Thirty six women undertook the initial program which ran from March to September in Sydney NSW. Feedback from this program has informed the development of 2012 program which is more focussed on how women can:
- Achieve an executive or ‘C Suite’ role
- Gain a seat at the board table
- Be successful and have impact once you are there
The program is hosted by Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney and managed by Women on Boards with the support of experienced directors, executives and external expert presenters.
Aims
The program aims to provide participants with the following outcomes:
- Increased visibility within their organisations, professions and sectors.
- Capacity and confidence to engage with peers, senior management and boards.
- Skills to become more impactful leaders
Key Elements
- Being an authentic leader
- Presence and visibility
- Maximising potential
- The dynamics of meetings
- Understanding influence
- Powerful conversations
- Branding and presentation
- Messaging and strategy
- Building networks for the future
- Getting ahead (syndicate exercise)
Three one-hour individual coaching sessions are available at an additional fee of $750.
Participant Numbers
The number of participants on the program will be limited to a maximum of 28. Participants will be grouped in syndicates of four or five based on seniority, profession and a 360-style profile. The syndicates will work on a project for the duration of the program and present it to a panel on the final day.
Program Benefits
- Improve confidence, presence, visibility, resilience and sense of belonging.
- Increase your chances of success when presenting to boards and senior leaders within your organisation or externally.
- Become more effective as a leader in your workplace.
- Develop an understanding of how to manage gender issues in your career.
- Increase collegiality with decision makers and key company personnel
- Know how to approach potential advocates, mentor and sponsors.
- Challenge yourself.
Fees
- $3,990 (inc GST) for six days including all course elements and networking events unless otherwise stated. To be paid in two instalments ($2,500 on 28 February 2012 and remainder on 15 July 2012.)
- Travel and accommodation to be paid at own cost.
Key Dates 2012
| 27 January | Applications close. Selection process commences. |
| 10 February | Applicants advised. |
| 26 & 27 March | Session One |
| 12 & 13 June | Session Two |
| 5 & 6 September | Session Three |
Register
