Across industries, women are breaking through into leadership roles. Yet progress stalls. Promotions plateau. Pay gaps persist. And the burden of "fitting in" while standing out takes a real toll.
In this 60-minute Leadership Masterclass, Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi (Chair of Corporate Governance) examines the invisible hurdles women face in leadership and more importantly, how to jump them.
We'll explore the facts: where women are stuck (spoiler: it's often middle management), why the "think manager, think male" paradigm is still alive, and what backlash actually looks like when women lead authentically. But we won't stop at problems. You'll leave with practical strategies: from setting boundaries to building your own "No Club" that you can implement today.
You will leave with:
- New perspectives on systemic patterns holding women back
- Practical frameworks for navigating bias, backlash, and burnout
- Actionable micro-habits you can start using immediately
- Questions worth exploring in your own organization
Who is this session for?
Women in leadership or aspiring to lead, managers supporting female talent, and anyone curious about how to build organizations where women thrive.
At the end, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about open courses & certificates at Mannheim Business School if you want to continue developing your Leadership skills.
This masterclass blends first-hand insights from academic research, real organizational patterns, and practical frameworks, supported by peer exchange and live Q&A.
Please note that this session will be held in English.
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