Advanced Certificate in Gender in Leadership

• Advanced Gender Theory: An in-depth exploration of current gender theories, including intersectionality, queer theory, and gender performativity. This unit will provide students with a strong foundation in gender studies, enabling them to critically analyze gender dynamics in leadership contexts.
• Historical Perspectives on Women and Leadership: This unit will examine the historical barriers and biases that have prevented women from accessing and excelling in leadership positions. Students will analyze key milestones and movements that have challenged and changed gender dynamics in leadership.
• Gender and Power Dynamics in Organizations: An examination of how gender intersects with power dynamics in organizations, including the ways that gender stereotypes and biases impact decision-making, performance evaluations, and career advancement. Students will learn strategies for identifying and addressing gender bias in the workplace.
• Gender and Inclusive Leadership: This unit will explore the principles and practices of inclusive leadership, with a focus on how leaders can create more diverse and equitable workplaces. Students will learn about best practices for recruiting and retaining diverse talent, as well as strategies for addressing microaggressions and promoting a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Gender and Negotiation: An examination of the ways that gender impacts negotiation outcomes and strategies. Students will learn how to negotiate effectively in a variety of contexts, with a focus on understanding and addressing gender biases and stereotypes that can impact negotiation success.
• Gender and Communication: This unit will explore the ways that gender impacts communication styles and strategies. Students will learn how to communicate effectively and assertively in a variety of contexts, with a focus on understanding and addressing gender biases and stereotypes that can impact communication outcomes.
• Gender and Emotional Intelligence: An examination of the ways that gender impacts emotional intelligence and expression. Students will learn how to recognize and manage their own emotions, as well as how to understand and respond to the emotions of others, with a focus on promoting empathy, trust, and collaboration in leadership contexts.
• Gender and Work-Life Balance: This unit will explore the challenges and opportunities related to work-life balance for leaders of all genders. Students will learn about best practices for managing work