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Frauen in Führung (Women in Leadership)
Best Practice
Promoter Information:
Name: The Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)
Email: poststelle@bmfsfj-bund.de-mail.de
Website: https://www.bmfsfj.de/
Abstract:
Frauen in Führung (Women in Leadership) is an initiative launched in 2017 with the goal of increasing the representation of women in leadership positions, specifically in the private sector and larger companies. The project focuses on promoting gender diversity in leadership and empowering women to take on decision-making roles within organizations. The program is designed for women aspiring to leadership positions, companies looking to improve gender diversity, and other stakeholders committed to promoting gender equality in the workplace. Key objectives of the Frauen in Führung initiative include: Increasing the proportion of women in senior management and executive roles. Providing tools, resources, and support to companies to help them implement gender diversity strategies in leadership. Offering women-specific leadership training to equip female professionals with the skills, confidence, and networks necessary to advance in their careers. Recognizing and promoting companies that demonstrate commitment to gender equality in their leadership teams, thus setting an example for others. The initiative undertakes a wide range of activities to support its mission: Workshops and Training Programs: Tailored to equip women with the leadership, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills necessary to excel in higher-level roles. Networking Events: Creating opportunities for women to connect, share experiences, and build relationships with mentors and peers who can support their professional development. Development of Tools and Resources: Providing companies with best practices, toolkits, and guidelines to help them foster gender diversity within their leadership teams and create more inclusive workplaces. Recognition and Visibility: Acknowledging companies that excel in promoting women to leadership roles, giving them visibility in the public domain as role models for gender equality. By fostering collaboration between companies, aspiring female leaders, and diversity advocates, Frauen in Führung aims to dismantle the barriers that prevent women from ascending to leadership roles in the private sector. The initiative not only helps to create more balanced leadership teams but also highlights the economic benefits of gender diversity, contributing to more innovative, competitive, and inclusive businesses. Through its comprehensive approach—ranging from skill development and mentoring to corporate recognition and awareness campaigns—the program plays a crucial role in driving meaningful change towards gender equality in leadership and ensuring that women are fully represented at the highest levels of decision-making in the private sector.
Keywords:
leadership positions, private sector, training, leadership teams
Dates:
Jan. 1, 2017 - None
Source Specificity:
Initiative/Practice/Project/Programme/Case Studies
Website:
https://female-leadership-development.com/
Power Domains:
Economic
Methods Tools:
Gender Training, Competence development, Networking
Country:
DE
City:
unspecified
Implementation Scale:
national
Language:
English, German
Other Links:
https://female-leadership-development.com/
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