Women and Leadership Workshops (3 hours each)
A series of five professional development workshops that blend theory with practical applications, and provide an opportunity for women working or volunteering in the sport or physical activity sector to share their experiences, reflect on ideas, develop their skills, and build their networks. Workshops were updated in 2013, featuring new content for today’s young professionals. Sessions include:
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Influencing Change
- Creating Work-Life Balance
- Effective Networking
Visit Women and Leadership Program for full workshop descriptions.
Building On Our Strengths: Aboriginal Women and Leadership Workshop (3 hours)
Designed by and for Aboriginal Women, this workshop provides an opportunity for participants from the sport, physical activity, education and health sectors to share their experiences, reflect on ideas, develop their skills, and build their networks. Discussion will focus on improving community sport and physical activity for Aboriginal girls and women.Visit the Aboriginal Women and Leadership Program for full workshop descriptions.
Unleash Your Leadership Potential: A Workshop for Young Women (2-3 hours)
With sport and physical activity as a backdrop, this workshop combines theory and interactive activities to cover a range of leadership skills and attributes that will assist young leaders during their school years and beyond. Intended for young women (aged 15-20) who are involved in sport, recreation and physical activity as athletes, coaches and/or volunteers and hope to continue to contribute to sport in their future career or through volunteer activities. Visit the Youth Leadership Program for full workshop descriptions
Women on Boards Workshop (3 hours)
Based on CAAWS’ Women on Boards publication, this provides comprehensive information about boards and how they operate, and makes the case for the importance of increasing the number of women on boards. The presentation is suitable for women who have never served as a board member as well as those with experience on boards; and for organizations looking to increase the number of women in leadership positions within their association.
