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Addressing gender challenges in the workplace

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The Women's Leadership Forum 27 Apr–01 May 2020 HBS Campus While today's companies are making a concerted effort to grow leaders from within, many are missing a crucial opportunity by not fully utilizing the talents of executive women. In The Women's Leadership Forum, you will join an exceptional group of accomplished women to take your management and leadership skills to the next level. As you explore emerging research and best practices, share experiences and insights, and try out new ideas in a supportive environment, you'll prepare to contribute more fully to your organization's ongoing success.

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Faculty Insights  |  Related Programs  |  Participant Stories  |  Publication Spotlight  |  Upcoming Programs  |  Research: Women Score Higher Than Men in Most Leadership Skills  |  To Develop Leadership Skills, Practice in a Low-Risk Environment  |  Cross-Silo Leadership  |  The Future of Leadership Development  |  HBS Certificate of Management Excellence  |  Comprehensive Leadership Programs FACULTY INSIGHTS Why It's So Hard to Speak Up Against a Toxic Culture Silence is pervasive in organizations due to the widely shared belief that speaking up about sensitive issues is futile or even dangerous, says HBS professor Francesca Gino. Organizations need to convey to employees that they will be protected and valued if they share suggestions, opinions, and concerns—and that those who harmed them will face serious consequences. By doing so, leaders can encourage those who are being mistreated to find their voice. Read more. RELATED PROGRAMS Feb 09 09–14 Feb 2020 HBS Campus Leading Global Businesses Learn More Mar 15 15–20 Mar 2020 HBS Campus CME ELIGIBLE Leading Change and Organizational Renewal Learn More Mar 18 18–21 Mar 2020 HBS Campus NEW PROGRAM Preparing to Be a Corporate Director Learn More May 31 31 May–03 Jun 2020 HBS Campus The HR-Executive Suite Connection Learn More → More Programs PARTICIPANT STORIES I came away from the The Women's Leadership Forum confident that people across the world have a lot in common, and that we're all in this together. It's about looking at yourself as a human being and as a leader—the fundamentals you need to work on regardless of your gender. Read more. Cathy Yu Former HR Director of Talent, Development & China JVs General Motors, China PUBLICATION SPOTLIGHT HBR's 10 Must Reads on Women and Leadership (with bonus article "Sheryl Sandberg: The HBR Interview") What will it take to create a more gender-balanced workplace? If you read nothing else on leadership and gender at work, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. This book will help you understand where gender equality is today—and how far we still have to go. Learn more. FEATURED RESOURCES Research: Women Score Higher Than Men in Most Leadership Skills According to analysis of 360-degree reviews. To Develop Leadership Skills, Practice in a Low-Risk Environment Too often, leadership training is about ideas and not follow-through. Cross-Silo Leadership How to create more value by connecting experts from inside and outside the organization. The Future of Leadership Development Gaps in traditional executive education are creating room for more tailored and democratic approaches. HBS CERTIFICATE OF MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE Your time is valuable. Make the most of it with the HBS Certificate of Management Excellence (CME), a targeted learning opportunity for rising leaders with ambitious goals. To earn the certificate, choose one program from each of three topic areas—leadership, negotiation and innovation, and strategy—and complete them within 36 months. COMPREHENSIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS No matter what leadership level you've attained, our comprehensive leadership programs can help you lead and manage with greater vision, passion, and success. Each customized program provides the opportunity to earn full HBS alumni status, and is designed to build visionary leaders who can transform complex challenges into strategic opportunities. Advanced Management Program NEXT SESSION: MAR–MAY 2020 (Continuous Format) General Management Program NEXT SESSION: JAN–APR 2020 Owner/President Management NEXT SESSION: BEGINS 10 MAY 2020 Program for Leadership Development NEXT SESSION: JUL 2020–JAN 2021 HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW UPCOMING PROGRAMS Strategy for Health Care Delivery 08–10 JAN 2020 Agribusiness Seminar 12–15 JAN 2020 Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategy, Execution, and Post-Merger Management 12–17 JAN 2020 CME ELIGIBLE Leading Product Innovation 20–24 JAN 2020 Leading Professional Service Firms 26–31 JAN 2020 Finance for Senior Executives 02–07 FEB 2020 CME ELIGIBLE Reimagining Strategy: Applying Design Thinking to Your Organization 19–22 FEB 2020 Launching New Ventures 01–07 MAR 2020 Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital 08–11 MAR 2020 Private Equity and Venture Capital 11–14 MAR 2020 NEW PROGRAM Succeeding as a Strategic CFO 11–14 MAR 2020 NEW PROGRAM Competing in the Age of Digital Platforms 22–25 MAR 2020 Leadership for Senior Executives 30 MAR–03 APR 2020 CME ELIGIBLE Transforming Customer Experiences 05–08 APR 2020 NEW PROGRAM Building a Legacy: Family Office Wealth Management 14–17 APR 2020 CME ELIGIBLE Strategic Negotiations: Dealmaking for the Long Term 26 APR–01 MAY 2020 CME ELIGIBLE High Potentials Leadership Program 17–22 MAY 2020 Competing on Business Analytics and Big Data 31 MAY–05 JUN 2020 CME ELIGIBLE Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage 31 MAY–05 JUN 2020 The Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports 03–06 JUN 2020 → View All Programs HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW

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