The Women s Leadership Program

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1 Executive Education The Women s Leadership Program Darden School of Business October 2015 Recognized by Financial Times as a Top Three in the world for Executive Education Open Programs.

2 The woman who succeeds is not necessarily one of the guys. The Women s Leadership Program helps women assess and address their unique strengths and challenges, as well as navigate the frequently complex dynamics of strategic business leadership. Participants will examine issues beyond moving up the ladder of corporate hierarchy and hone their skills as highly effective, visionary leaders. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Women s strengths including the ability to collaborate and to build trust and relationships are now seen as vital to organizations operating in volatile environments. The Women s Leadership Program builds on participants strengths and highlights the specific behaviors that are critical in effective leadership. Integrated program sessions promote the mindset and competencies necessary to transform participants from effective colleagues and bosses to successful and valuable leaders who return to their organizations ready to lead at the next level. During the one-week program held at the Darden School, participants will: Address key business and personal leadership challenges and explore how to analyze and approach them as opportunities. Compare different leadership styles and outcomes. Receive professional feedback from executive coaches. Develop plans for actively managing personal leadership paths. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Primary Audience: Female executives with line- and people-management responsibilities who wish to become more effective, visionary leaders. Sample of Past Participant Titles: Chair Director (all levels) President Vice President (all levels) Senior HR Manager Contracting Officer Senior Scientist Deputy Associate Commissioner Senior Adviser Field Security Specialist Content Manager Writer/Producer Independent Consultant First Level Officer Communications Specialist Manager See program website for participating organizations OCTOBER 2015 THE WOMEN S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

3 As business becomes increasingly diverse and interconnected, the need for collaboration, trust and relationship building has become equally important to success. Once frowned upon as soft or even inappropriate in business, these skills, for which women have generally been more socialized to attain than men, are now seen as vital to organizations that are operating in volatile environments. FROM SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR EXECUTIVE EDUCATION ERIKA JAMES ARTICLE DARDEN: BUILDING ON STRENGTH HARD TIMES NEED A SOFT TOUCH IN THE WASHINGTON POST CAPITAL BUSINESS. PROGRAM FEATURES Case discussions Simulations Workshop activities and exercises One-on-one interaction with and feedback from Darden s top-ranked faculty, both in and outside the classroom Time for individual reflection/development of a personal action plan so that knowledge learned is immediately related to individual roles, functions and companies Wellness program Personal coaching Network assessment exercise KEY TAKEAWAYS Build and strengthen critical networks and partnerships. Prepare for a more strategic role in your organization. Strengthen your knowledge of strategy, negotiation, communication and leadership. Maximize your influence with internal and external stakeholders. Cultivate skills that can be directly applied to your organization s goals. Anticipate future industry trends and predict their impact on your company s success. Embrace the importance of wellness in a successful executive s life. TOPICS Leveraging Your Strengths Leadership: Strategic Change Negotiation Success Amidst Conflict Leadership Presence The Effective Network Life Balance OCTOBER 2015 THE WOMEN S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Darden is the graduate business school of the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. The University is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage site and one of National Geographic s 2012 Top 10 Wonders of the World. Located on the North Grounds, Darden s fully integrated facilities provide top-rated dining and accommodations, classrooms, learning team rooms and fitness facilities all conveniently located in one elegant setting.

4 During the program, you will stay on Grounds at the Inn at Darden. Consistently ranked among the world s best for food and accommodations by Financial Times, Darden s facilities include individual accommodations, rooms for discussion groups, a fully equipped exercise room, a recreation area and a casual gathering spot for evening conversations. The 180 private rooms of the Inn at Darden are designed for executive comfort. THE FACULTY TEAM MELISSA THOMAS-HUNT Faculty Leader Associate Professor of Business Administration Thomas-Hunt has spent more than 15 years teaching executives to become more effective members and leaders of high-performing teams. She focuses on conflict management and negotiations, and drives students to consider multiple perspectives and harness the full expertise of diverse, global teams and organizations. She was an account marketing representative at IBM Corporation for more than a decade and previously taught at Stanford University, Cornell University and Washington University. ELIZABETH A. POWELL Assistant Professor of Business Administration With a background in leadership and communication (including public speaking and rhetoric), Powell s teaching and research focus on management communication, corporate culture, corporate reputation, leadership presence, cross-cultural communication and leading with an enterprise perspective. She is the co-author of Women in Business: The Changing Face of Leadership and has served as a communications consultant for organizations such as Constellation Energy, the National Industries for the Blind and United Technologies. KRISTIN J. BEHFAR MARTIN DAVIDSON Associate Professor of Business Administration Professor of Business Administration An award-winning teacher of organizational behavior, Behfar s research includes study of group processes and performance, conflict management, group decision-making, multicultural teams and cross-cultural leadership, and she has consulted organizations on team and leadership effectiveness. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, and she is co-editor of the book Conflict in Teams: New Directions in Theory and Practice. Widely cited and published in the areas of leadership and diversity, Davidson is the author of the award-winning book The End of Diversity as We Know It: Why Diversity Efforts Fail and How Leveraging Difference Can Succeed. Davidson consults with Fortune 500 firms, government agencies and social profit organizations. He formerly served as associate dean and chief diversity officer at Darden and holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University. GREGORY B. FAIRCHILD TERRY S. DE GUZMAN E. Thayer Begelow Associate Professor of Business Administration Adjunct Lecturer Fairchild serves as an academic director for Darden s Institute for Business in Society (IBiS). He teaches strategic management, entrepreneurship and ethics in Darden s MBA and Executive Education programs. In 2012, Fairchild was named one of the Top 10 Business School Professors in the World by CNN/Fortune and one of the 50 Best Business School Professors by Poets & Quants. His work has been cited by Inc. magazine, The Economist, National Public Radio (NPR), USA Today, The New York Times and The Washington Post, among others. Terry s coaching and consulting expertise comes from her own executive and professional experiences as a practicing leader. She held the positions of finance manager at American Express, principal at Kwasha Lipton and division CFO at Bellcore. She successfully transitioned to not-for-profit leadership as COO at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, then as senior associate dean for finance and administration at the University of Virginia s Darden School of Business. Terry is a CPA, holds an MBA from New York University s Stern School of Business, and completed George Mason University s Leadership Coaching Program. View faculty information at

5 THE WOMEN S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Dates October 2015 Fee $7,900 includes materials, meals and accommodations Registration Location Darden School of Business Charlottesville, Virginia USA Additional Information Certificate Counts as one week toward a Certificate of Specialization CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION Darden Executive Education Certificate Programs present the option of multiple areas of study, covering the topics that are most critical to managers and emerging leaders. Executives are provided with the opportunity to fully explore key management, change and leadership issues by selecting significant courses with direct relevance. Certificate Programs include: Certificate in Management Certificate in Leadership Distinguished Certificate in General Management This program counts as one week toward a Certificate of Specialization. Learn more at executive-education/certificates GENERAL INFORMATION Registration: Registration may be completed online or by phone. Confirmation of acceptance will be sent upon receipt of registration form. Accommodations: The Inn at Darden provides private, single-room lodging for program participants. Executives will take meals at the Abbott Center Dining Room. * Schedule: Daily wellness activities, sessions and meals will be held at the Darden School. Evenings will be devoted to group discussions and/or individual preparation. The final day will include sessions and an optional lunch. Fee: $7,900 includes tuition, course materials, lodging, meals and certificate of participation. Darden Executive Education accepts payment by check, American Express, MasterCard and Visa. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice and/or acceptance into the program. Special offers may be available for organizations sending multiple participants; please call or write for details on how Darden can collaborate with your institution. *On rare occasions, it may be necessary to house participants offsite at partnering hotels. Darden_Exed@darden.virginia.edu U.S./Canada Worldwide Executive Education programs are offered by the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted entirely to the welfare of the Darden School of Business. The Darden School Foundation fully supports equal opportunity in employment and access to educational opportunities. Information is subject to change without prior notice.