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'When I look in the bathroom mirror, I see all the women standing behind me': An evaluation of a leadership development program for women in STEMM

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Abstract
Leadership development programs (LDPs) are one response to the under-representation of women in leadership positions. This article evaluates Homeward Bound, a 12-month LDP for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) fields that culminates in a three-week voyage to Antarctica. We evaluate the extent that the program supports key features of LDPs for women – including creating a safe, women-only environment, providing professional networking opportunities and using intersectional approaches. We argue that remote locations generate challenges that must be considered in LDP design and implementation. Findings are widely applicable and can inform LDPs in multiple contexts.
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: | Nash, M and Moore, R |
Keywords: | leadership development for women, women in STEMM, organisational behaviour, intersectionality, organisational culture, emotional intelligence |
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Sociology |
Publisher: | Sage Publications Ltd. |
ISSN: | 1440-7833 |
DOI / ID Number: | 10.1177/1440783320911453 |
Copyright Information: | Copyright 2020 the authors |
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