Women in organisations matter. Aside from the opportunities to boost financial performance, increasing the gender diversity of the talent pool and outperforming competitors, research shows that having more female leaders makes organisations better places to work. Benefits include higher job satisfaction, greater organisational commitment, more meaningful work and reduced burnout. Essentially, having more women in an organisation is associated with positive outcomes for both men and women.

Many companies understand the business case for more diverse leadership. The challenge is turning this understanding into tangible change. VA’s Women in Leadership programme helps organisations achieve this, strengthening both culture and business performance.

Drawing from evidence-based research, case studies and our own consulting experience, we work with female leaders, as well as organisations that want to drive change and achieve higher performance through:

• Increased self-confidence and a stronger ability and desire to step up and play bigger within the organisation.
• The confidence to challenge unhelpful behaviours and thinking that can limit inclusive cultures.
• Becoming part of a powerful support network of talented women across the organisation, committed to helping each other grow.

This leads to:

• Women who feel ready and confident to seek promotion, supporting a more balanced gender distribution.
  Participants identifying their own areas for change, with the support and resources to become effective change-makers.
  Greater diversity of thought, improved problem solving and stronger business outcomes.

Read our case study on how we’re developing women leaders of the future by clicking on the link opposite. If you’d like to explore how we can support your female talent to reach the top, get in touch.

“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens” – Michelle Obama