Women's Leadership

Our approach to women's leadership success is simple: leveraging everyone's unique gifts and talents, welcoming diverse perspectives in innovative and productive ways, and ensuring equality of opportunity which provides access to the full talent base.

  • "Look guys, men and women. This is another crucial conversation. Fasten your seat belt. But understand, this is all about making the company better. It’s not about me or you as individuals. It’s about how do we make the company better. Because the more successful the company is, the more we all enjoy the upside. We’ve got a lot of talent in this room and we’ve made a lot of good progress. But that’s not what this is about. This is about how do we get better to compete in this really competitive space. And the one theme is that crisis management is not your formula for success. I get a group of people who are talented to commit to excellence and to work together as one. That’s where it starts. Different talents, same commitment.

    In cultivating a positive team culture we’ve created a jealous-free zone. We look each other in the eye. We tell each other the truth. And we trust each other.”

  • That is an excerpt is taken from one of the Academy's Authentic Moments, capturing this COO's real words and insights from a crucial conversation with a team in 2015. That year, she dismantled the entrenched old boys' network that thrived on trading favors and special relationships, replacing it with a culture of integrity and transparency within the team. It underscores a fundamental principle of the approach to women's leadership success at The Academy: the importance of leveraging the unique gifts and talents that everyone brings to the table. It encourages welcoming diverse and new perspectives in an innovative and productive manner. The focus is on providing equality of opportunity, which is seen as both logical and rational from a social perspective, as it ensures access to the full talent base. Women are encouraged to use their talents to make a significant impact in the world so that the team can make collective progress be committed to the company's success over individual accomplishments. This approach highlights the importance of honesty, trust, and mutual support, creating a positive team culture free of jealousy. By encouraging excellence and unity, it aims to build a strong, competitive organization where everyone benefits from the company's success.
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Our Women's Leadership Solutions

  • The Rising Talent Skills Kit

    Delivered to your door. If you are in your early career or preparing to capitalize on a big moment and want to brush up on your skills, this Skills Kit will help you quickly learn skills that have a direct impact on the bottom line and organizational integrity which is why they are not only highly respected skills but also among the highest paid in many industries.

    Key Skills

    1) Enhance Effective Communication Skills
    2) Effectively Manage Expectations
    3) Develop Ethical Decision-Making
    4) Avoid The Temptation to Overpromise

    Designed by Harvard-trained PhDs, experts, and specialists, this kit offers a comprehensive approach to developing essential professional leadership skills.

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  • Targeted Training on Women's Leadership

    A targeted training program that includes a structured curriculum focused on focus on developing inclusive leadership skills, promoting equality of opportunity, and empowering women to leverage their unique talents:

    Module 1: Leveraging Unique Talents

    Module 2: Welcoming Diversity and Innovation

    Module 3: Promoting Equality of Opportunity

    Module 4: Empowering Women in Leadership

    Module 5: Creating an Inclusive Team Culture

    Program Outcome

    By the end of this targeted training program, participants will have developed the skills necessary to create an inclusive, innovative, and supportive environment that promotes equality of opportunity and empowers women to leverage their unique talents. This will foster a more dynamic and equitable organization where all team members can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.

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What Our Customers Say

  • President, Public Architecture & Infrastructure

    "The Academy shows you how to work efficiently and quickly to make significant adjustments that bring your organization back into profitability while at the same time addressing complex staff issues."

  • Chief Information Officer, Healthcare Services

    "You will learn how to dive in fearlessly, take the lead and do a superb job collaborating with your team on changes to policies and your operating model and then successfully drive the communication and execution of the improvements."

  • Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Systems

    "Amazing problem solving skills, the ability to assess complex issues and create solutions that can be implemented with superior results from these courses. You will learn unique skills that can be applied anywhere that will produce significant solutions."

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Women's Leadership Success Is About Everyone Working Together To Make the Company Better.

Women's leadership success at the Academy is about leading with enthusiasm, sharing the journey, and supporting one another to ensure everyone can contribute to their fullest potential. The approach advocates for holding each other accountable and celebrating collective successes and learning from losses. It stresses the importance of shifting to a proactive problem-solving mindset, engaging in crucial conversations, and managing projects transparently to avoid surprises. By embracing honesty, integrity, and collaborative problem-solving, the organization ensures that all team members have an equal opportunity to thrive and succeed.

Achieving Success

Every Team Member Is Encouraged To Contribute And Grow.

Achieving women's leadership success at the Academy involves several key strategies in order to ensure the equality of opportunity and foster a collaborative and supportive environment where every team member is encouraged to contribute and grow. By emphasizing the importance of living the journey together, supporting each other, and celebrating collective successes, it promotes a sense of belonging and motivation. We highlight the need for accountability and encouragement, creating an environment where everyone strives to perform their best. Shifting the focus to proactive problem-solving and engaging in crucial conversations ensures that issues are addressed early, preventing obstacles from becoming barriers to success. Promoting honesty and integrity fosters trust, allowing team members to express ideas and concerns freely, leading to more innovative solutions. Managing projects transparently and avoiding last-minute surprises ensures consistency in expectations, helping everyone understand their role and how they can contribute. This approach makes equality of opportunity a practical reality, empowering all team members to thrive and leading to a more dynamic, innovative, and successful organization.