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Advancing Women in Leadership in Financial Services

Overview at a Glance

This course is delivered in person over one full day and includes one 30min coaching session per participant.

In Ireland, women fall behind early and continue to lose ground with every step.

A 2016 study commissioned by the 30% Club Ireland, revealed that even at the most junior level of management, women only occupy 34% of positions with their representation falling significantly at each subsequent stage of the career ladder with just 14% of Irish companies having women leaders.

“It is time to end practices of the past that are now hampering Irish business’s strategic agenda and I look forward in particular to an early end to all-male boards.  As we go into a new decade on 1 January 2020, the Government urges Irish companies to demonstrate their commitment to modernity by ensuring they all have women on their boards by then. Working together, let’s take the steps to achieve better gender balance in corporate decision-making. Taking action now will enable Irish business to maintain its proud reputation for dynamism and innovative leadership.”

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Advancing Women in Leadership in Financial Services

Learning outcomes

  • On conclusion of the course, participants should have an enhanced appreciation of:
  • The fundamental differences between the male and female leadership journey
  • Their own personal strengths and how to address the unique challenges faced by women in the workplace
  • The components of individual leadership styles and how to be authentic yet effective

Course Objectives

  • This course is designed for ambitious women, from all sectors, who seek to improve their leadership skills.
  • It explores key leadership competencies from the female perspective. A practical focus ensures that participants can apply the learnings to their individual situation.

Who is the course for

  • This course is designed for ambitious women, from all sectors, who seek to improve their leadership skills.

Key Topics

  • What is leadership? Ensuring a shared understanding of what leadership is (and isn’t), the leader/follower relationship, leadership styles and leading through values and vision.
  • How does the female leadership journey differ? A brief overview of research and recent developments in gender equality at work.
  • Your personal brand – Creating a personal brand that is true to who you are and impactful enough to get you noticed and remembered.
  • Navigating power and politics in business – Recognising and understanding power plays; when you might encounter them and how to respond with confidence.
  • Influencing and negotiating – Managing relationships, developing influencing and negotiating strategies to complement your leadership style.
  • Building your coalition – Building valuable connections and networking strategically

Minister David Stanton

Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration

While there is a strong business imperative for improving gender balance, the results so far are not very encouraging. However, for women who wish to take control of their own journey, there are some key strategies and skills they can employ.

Related Articles:

  • Accenture:  Getting to Equal 2020 Research report
  • McKinsey: Company Women Matter – Taking the Lead for Inclusion
  • Derville Rowland  – Address to Women in Leadership Conference – UCD – 7th Feb 2019
  • Leadership Perspectives on Promoting Women in Financial Services
  • Women in the Workplace 2018 – McKinsey Report
  • Delivering Through Diversity
  • McKinsey: When Women Lead Workplaces Should Listen