GAIA-PwC-LBS WOMEN LEADERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Speed up your leadership journey

Overview

The Women Leaders Development Programme  is uniquely designed for senior executives and entrepreneurs who seek to move to the next level in their chosen careers, ascend the ladder with clarity, mastering dynamics and seizing greater management responsibilities. 

The Pan-African programme is brought to you by Lagos Business School, PwC Nigeria and GAIA AFRICA, and features a mix of virtual sessions, interactive workshops, simulations and group activities that will develop the political intelligence, strategic leadership and communication skills for professional success.  

Uncover your personal leadership style, harness your career strengths, and gain a clear understanding of your true potential and the roadmap to enable you to excel.   

Pan-African elective component 

This programme is in 3 strands with a final strand in Kigali, Rwanda, where participants get the opportunity to interact with private, public and third sector leaders and have personal coaching sessions and to develop a pan-African perspective on corporate and public leadership.  

This unique experience will undoubtedly set you apart as a true visionary and global leader. 

Who should attend

The programme is designed for women who are mid-senior managers or start up entrepreneurs who: 

  • Have 10 or more years of experience
  • Have titles ranging from manager or director to vice president, as well as consultants and business owners
  • Work in a wide range of industries
  • Aspire to more senior levels of management
  • Seek to enhance their professional influence

We encourage women and men to recommend this programme to high-potential women on their staff who would benefit from honing leadership skills and business acumen, becoming a more valuable asset to the organization. 

Programme Fee

₦1,300,000

Date: September 18th 2024 – December 4th 2024

Certification

Upon successful completion of this programme, each candidate will be awarded a digital certificate by Lagos Business School which can be shared or added to profiles.

Testimonials
"The courses were amazingly insightful and empowering. I found myself looking forward to every week’s session and also enjoyed meeting various accomplished women participating in the program from different walks of life. Highly recommended for women looking to excel in business."
"I found the program extremely helpful and very interactive. The sessions challenged me emotionally, encouraged me to evaluate my behavioral patterns and be more attentive and sensitive to coach my team. I found the panel session especially engaging, it brought home the very essence of being a resilient and strong leader, building my brand and networks."
"The program was very impactful. The courses have equipped me better to handle leadership position as a woman; ranging from developing excellent presentation skills to cultivating a personal relationship with my team members. My favorite was being able to learn from other women in leadership positions who are currently successful in their fields and took time out to share their personal experiences on the platform."
"The PwC-GAIA Business Skills program is a great initiative worthy of commendation and encouragement. It was significantly impactful especially in those topical subjects that I was opportune to be present. It’s a good program in the right direction."
"I found the program excellent. There were lots of examples and interactive sessions, particularly with the feedback and case studies addressing the unique challenges faced by women in today’s world of work. The panel discussion gave me a new perspective on leadership qualities with keys to improving my network and building my own brand, and how I can be in tune with my stakeholders in the business environment and my team."
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Curriculum

Program Curriculum Highlights

Leadership: Leading in the Digital Age
– EQ and the Business Leader
– Personal Branding
– Personal Leadership Development Plan (PLDP)
– Conflict Resolution

Strategic Business Management
– Simulations of Board level meetings
– The Holistic and Intelligent Business Manager
– Finance & Accounting Management
– Marketing & Communication Management

Managing your Business Environment
– Diversity Equity & Inclusiveness
– Managing a virtual team
– Data Analytics & Decision Making
– Cyber Security, Data Protection, and Digital Ethics

Executive Leadership Class Trip
– Networking with Private and Public sector Leaders
– Tourist Visits & Peer Networking
– A close-out Gala

About us

GAIA AFRICA is Africa’s premier private members’ Business Club dedicated to serving Africa’s top 5% of female decision makers through specially curated activities, learning, partnerships, collaborations, advisory services, peer to peer mentoring, and small group events.

PwC

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 328,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. PwC’s business school offers training on various key subjects to keep in line with the latest developments in the market.

Lagos Business School (LBS) is the graduate business school of Pan-Atlantic University, owned by the Pan-Atlantic University Foundation (PAUF), a non-profit foundation registered in Nigeria. LBS offers academic programmes,
executive programmes and short courses (customised to specific company needs, as well as open-enrolment courses) in management. Its offerings have been accredited globally and ranked among the best in Africa.

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Contact us

Mena Imasekha, Business Development & Operations Manager – bizops@gaiaafricaclub.com (+2348108601565)
Pauline Nwaigwe, Membership & Programmes Coordinator – programmes@gaiaafricaclub.com (+2349039170121)

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