4-day Feminist Leadership Training Course

52 days 22 hours 38 mins 41 secs

4-day Feminist Leadership Training Programme Launching for 2024

Women’s Resource Centre is delighted to launch a Feminist Leadership Training Programme open to women from any sector and location! 

This new and exciting programme is designed for women wanting to develop leadership skills, build confidence and expand their knowledge-base through a feminist lens and connect with other like-minded women across the UK and the world.

Applications are now open for two (2) groups of 12 people (24 places available). 

Apply here

Are you interested in exploring questions such as:

What is the connection between leadership and feminism?

What does it mean to be an anti-racist feminist leader?

What impact does our personal histories of power have on our relationship with leadership?

What does power and privilege have to do with team meetings?

What is the purpose of a leader?

Why is self-care a feminist practice?

What influence does leadership have on organisational cultures?

… then this training programme is for you!

To reflect, explore and discuss these questions, both individually and together with other women from around the world, apply for a place on the programme today.

Deadline to apply: 7 January 2024.

"It was one of the most valuable, enriching, affirming and comprehensive training programmes I have ever attended. I gained so much from every session; from the trainers, the other course participants and the thinking it prompted in between sessions."

(3-day FLT participant, 2023)

What's it about?

This programme provides women with theoretical and practical skills in feminist leadership that they will be able to apply in their lives, inside their organisations and in their communities.

Who's it for?

The 4-day Feminist Leadership Training Programme is for any women who want to grow their leadership skills and abilities to lead social change in solidarity with other women. 

You do not need any background knowledge to attend this training. While it is designed primarily for those new to leadership and emerging rather than established leaders, we invite and encourage all women to apply; no matter your background and experience.

Programme content

This training programme on Feminist Leadership will provide women with practical and analytical skills in leadership that they will be able to apply in their own organisations and community.

The programme covers the following topics:

• Feminism and Intersectionality 
• Leadership
• Emotional Intelligence
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
• Power
• Presentation and Pitching
• Burnout: Signs, Impact, and Prevention
• Project Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Relationship Management
• Values and Organisational Culture

Outcomes

By the end of the programme, we anticipate for participants to have:

• Enhanced their techniques and capabilities to be a strong leader,
• Strengthened their ability to apply an intersectional feminist way of working and skills in leading and managing people, teams and projects.
• The skills to be equipped to lead social change in their personal and professional lives.
• Formed connections with other feminist leaders around the UK and across the globe.
• A greater sense of confidence, self-esteem and self-worth in leadership contexts.
• A sense of feeling supported and more able to progress in their career.

"I absolutely loved the training programme, it gave me so much in terms of tools to use, practical solutions to issues that arise and most importantly being with like-minded women and having some amazing discussions. The facilitators were also amazing, so knowledgeable and very organised in terms of the delivery."

(3-day FLT participant, 2023)

 Schedule

The 4-day Feminist Leadership Training Programme is a training course, delivered either in person or online. 

Online delivery: Eight sessions of 4  hours taking place once a week for eight weeks.

In person: Two consecutive days of training per week for two weeks. 

Time and Commitment 

We expect all participants to be committed to this training and to be able to attend all days/sessions for their group. It is not possible to pick and choose. While we understand life happens and sometimes something unforeseen will make it difficult to attend the training, we expect all women that sign up to be intent on attending the full schedule. 

"Amazing - really feel as though the training has contributed to my outlook to what leadership looks like. It has made me more confident in my abilities as a leader - it was so validating to hear from so many strong women and share a safe space together, it is a truly empowering programme"

(3-day FLT participant, 2023)

Cost

The cost of the programme includes a special 20% off Launch Offer.

How do I apply?

To apply for this programme, please complete the application here.

Please make sure that you are able to attend all the sessions of the group you have picked.

Please note that completion of the application form does not guarantee a place on the training programme.

Deadline for applications: 7 January 2024.

WRC aims to notify applicants by 12 January 2024. 

Code of Conduct

WRC expects participants to:

• Respect this training to be women-only.
• Respect the other participants and WRC staff/associates, treating everyone fairly and without prejudice or discrimination.
• Be an active listener to other participants' stories.
• Respect and appreciate the knowledge and expertise of the other participants.
• Encourage other participants to speak and contribute to discussions.
• Respect the confidentiality in the room.
• Never engage in patronising, abusive, threatening or intrusive behaviour

WRC reserves the right to refuse entry and admission to anyone who is in breach of the above Code of Conduct. WRC reserves the right to cease a participant's involvement if in breach of the above Code of Conduct (before or during training).

Frequently Asked Questions 

Questions about the programme? Do not worry! Read our FAQs here. 

Cancellations and Refund Policy

Cancellations made more than 15 days before the training start date will receive a 100% refund. 

Cancellations made 14-7 days before the training start date will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations made less than six days before the training start date or participants that don’t attend will not receive a refund.

More information and contact

Please contact Evelina at [email protected] or call WRC on 02076973450 if you have any questions or require further information about the Feminist Leadership Programme.

Apply here