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April 24, 2020

Why leadership training is critical to helping women achieve their potential

Source: Forbes

By Hira Ali,

It’s a common thought that women-only training focused on gender-specific challenges undermines equality because it divides problems by gender. But it’s important to acknowledge that there are specific traits distinct to both men and women. A shortage of female confidence is not a myth — it’s quantified, researched, and documented.

Proven differences between the female and male brain.

Gender neutral leadership training often overlooks the fact that men and women have different leadership styles because they are based in different thought processes. It’s about time we acknowledge those differences.

Click here to read the full article published by Forbes on 20 Abril 2020.

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UN Women

By Hira Ali,

It’s a common thought that women-only training focused on gender-specific challenges undermines equality because it divides problems by gender. But it’s important to acknowledge that there are specific traits distinct to both men and women. A shortage of female confidence is not a myth — it’s quantified, researched, and documented.

Proven differences between the female and male brain.

Gender neutral leadership training often overlooks the fact that men and women have different leadership styles because they are based in different thought processes. It’s about time we acknowledge those differences.

Click here to read the full article published by Forbes on 20 Abril 2020.

Focus areas
Partner
UN Women