Professionally, women continue being underrepresented at every organisational level and especially in management. Studies point out that although there is no gap between performance or ability between sexes, women are significantly less likely to self-advocate, which in turn leads to less recognition for their contributions within organisations and fewer promotions.
Encouraging women to recognise and speak confidently about their achievements can constitute an important part of what organisations can do to support the professional development of their female employees and associates.
At the same time, a growing number of studies point out that boosting confidence alone is unlikely to achieve gender balance in organisations. Shifts in internal culture, addressing gender bias and structural changes are paramount.
This workshop provides an opportunity to reflect on both sides of the coin.
