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    Oprah Winfrey once said, \u201cYou get in life what you have the courage to ask for.\u201d This speaks to the spirit needed when aspiring to be a leader and rings especially true for women, a marginalised group in leadership roles.<\/p>\n

    The Women in BizEd (WiBE) International Women\u2019s Day Symposium hosted virtually on 11th<\/sup> March 2022 held a powerful discussion between women Deans, tackling issues impeding the upward mobility of women leaders in B-School. The discussion sought to highlight the unconscious biases that create difficulties for women in work. In line with this year\u2019s international women\u2019s day theme: \u2018Break the Bias\u2019, the virtual panel discussion touched on each woman\u2019s journey to leadership and the challenges they faced on their way to the top. In attendance was Ag. Executive Dean, Strathmore University Business School, Dr. Angela Ndunge, along with Deans from McGill University, BI Norwegian Business School and Universidad de Los Andes.<\/p>\n

    We often see leaders progress significantly in their careers but forget to keep in touch with trends and innovations in their industry and as a result, they stagnate \u2013 it goes without saying how this can affect organisational progress. We have all seen managers refusing to accept external input and how that affects overall morale and, in many cases, the company\u2019s bottom-line. Karen Spens, Incoming President, BI Norwegian Business School (Norway), owes her success to remaining research active throughout her career. As we progress in our careers, many of us forget to remain curious and constantly seek self-improvement through research and education. Remaining informed prevents stagnation which in turn trickles down to your team allowing for innovation and creativity in the workplace.<\/p>\n

    Essentially, a leader should look for support wherever they can get it, whether it be through keeping abreast with the emerging trends within their industries or through the system and organisation one is attached to. Dr. Ndunge gives credit to the people and faculty at Strathmore for their support throughout her time in leadership. She admits to being thrust into a leadership position six months after joining the Business School \u2013 an opportunity to be the acting Vice Dean, Academics and Student Affairs presented itself and she accepted. Dr. Ndunge\u2019s journey has been a whirlwind and unique in its trajectory \u2013 after acting as Vice Dean, Academics and Student Affairs, she acted again as Vice Dean, Executive Talent Development. Thereafter, she set up and ran the faculty office as the youngest faculty member \u2013 although sometimes unsure on how to effectively serve, she remained committed and passionate in her duties. It is the willingness to ask for help and support that have allowed her to be effective in her performance along with her ability to be a team player, understanding the needs and pace at which those around her work, and complementing their competencies with her expertise.<\/p>\n

    Women are natural nurturers and caregivers \u2013 as much as this is commendable, it can also be detrimental, especially at work where these characteristics put one in a position to be exploited. The panellists can all recall instances of this and give tips on how to avoid exploitation in the workplace. \u201cEvery yes is a no to many others, you cannot please everyone,\u201d Yolande Chan, Dean and James McGill Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University (Canada) learned to speak up and prioritise her work above others. Had she been unable to create those boundaries, she would not be able to perform her duties and achieve her goals. Dr. Ndunge believes that boundaries are the only way to avoid spreading yourself thin, \u201cit\u2019s important to be cautious of the \u2018yeses\u2019 and what you commit to,\u201d she advised. She also urged women to hold those around them accountable to avoid burning out from juggling too many responsibilities at once.<\/p>\n

    It’s no surprise that only a fraction of women occupy leadership roles, this is common everywhere, but how can it be challenged? The panellists discussed their own individual efforts to \u2018level the playing field\u2019 and ensuring women get the exposure they need to flourish. The disparities in leadership are glaring; only 1 per cent of listed companies in Africa are female- led. Panellists shared the same sentiments on how to uplift women to leadership roles \u2013 represent yourself effectively; think and dream big; and do not be afraid to go after what you want. After all, the challenges that women leaders face are generally homogenous throughout the world, seeking mentorship and standing on the shoulders of those that have come before us will help challenge the status quo and see women in more leadership positions going forward.<\/p>\n

    Article by Katherine Keango <\/strong><\/p>\n

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