What does it mean to be a woman in the modern workplace? Overcome the barriers to your success.
6 weeks,
excluding orientation
6–8 hours per week,
self-paced learning online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
This Rotman program is eligible for financial support
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding initiative is designed to help learners access sought-after skills and development opportunities through government-funded loans and grants. Financial assistance is available to Canadian citizens and applies to this Rotman Executive program. To find out if you qualify, visit the financial assistance homepage.
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An understanding of the systemic barriers that women experience, with the skills and resilience to address these challenges.
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Stronger communication skills, conflict management techniques, and improved emotional intelligence, elevating your leadership presence.
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A leadership plan that’s developed from your personal goals and leadership vision, as well as a diverse network of women leaders.
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The ability to lead gender-inclusive teams and achieve fulfillment and success within the workplace.
Over the duration of this online program, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 Women in the workplace
Explore how historical and cultural constructs shape belief systems of what it means to be a woman in the workplace.
Module 2 Reflect on your own motivations and wants
Learn about the impact of motivational systems and gender-based beliefs in shaping what you want and desire.
Module 3 Overcoming inner obstacles to success
Gain an understanding of how your inner dialogue is produced and how to navigate imposter syndrome if and when it presents.
Module 4 Develop your leadership presence
Explore the role of non-verbal cues and emotional intelligence in developing a leadership presence.
Module 5 Communication and conflict management
Explore the verbal skills required for effective leadership.
Module 6 Craft a personal leadership vision
Learn how to differentiate between personal goals and a leadership vision.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during program development.
Maja Djikic
Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour and HR Management, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
Professor Djikic is a psychologist specializing in the field of personality development. Her work examines means of developing a congruent and flexible self. She has been a post-doctoral fellow with the Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking at the Rotman School of Management, and the Psychology Department at Harvard University. Maja has published more than 30 articles and book chapters in the area of personality development. Her research has been featured in the New York Times, Salon, Slate, the Scientific American Mind, and many other media outlets. At Rotman, in addition to the MBA programs, she teaches executives in the Advanced Health Leadership Program, UHN’s Academic Hospital Leadership Academy, EMBA for Health and Life Sciences, and the Sunnybrook Leadership Institute. She is also the director of the Self-Development Laboratory, and a teaching fellow at the Institute for Gender and the Economy at Rotman. In the non-health sector, her previous client engagements include, among others, Facebook, McKinsey, and Deloitte.
This Rotman online program is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and in your own time.
Enjoy a personalized, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.