Empowering and Supporting Women in Military Leadership
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Attention ALL WOC Conference participants! Do not miss this salute! The women on this panel are on the front lines of breaking barriers and demanding respect in their fields. They are breaking walls of steel and making great progress in male dominated cultures. They know how to lead, create value, and clear paths. Come to meet the First to Reach Flag Rank and Female Generals who consistently lead from the front. Be inspired and be changed by the greatness among us. Join these key leaders as they talk about life and work. How do they calculate risks? What are must have tools to become successful leaders in the military? What surprised them most? What decisions are they most proud of? How do they define mistakes, failures, and success? At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: a. Connect with military leaders b. Explore leadership strategies for success in the military c. Explore career paths in the military
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Empowering and Supporting Women in Military Leadership
- 1. October 17–19, 2013 EMPOWERING AND SUPPORTING WOMEN IN MILITARY LEADERSHIP Top Women in Armed Forces Share Leadership Strategies for Success Shanna L. Travis, US Army (Retired) Rear Admiral Maura Dollymore, US Coast Guard Colonel Regina T. Goff, US Air Force
- 2. Empowering and Supporting Women in Military Leadership Top Women in Armed Forces Share Leadership Strategies for Success • • • • Calculating Risks Tools / Behaviors for Success Decisions Mistakes, Failures, Success
- 3. Empowering and Supporting Women in Military Leadership Top Women in Armed Forces Share Leadership Strategies for Success • Calculating Risks – Assignments / Career moves
- 4. Empowering and Supporting Women in Military Leadership Top Women in Armed Forces Share Leadership Strategies for Success • Tools / Behaviors for Success – Adapt to change – Elective learning opportunities – Develop technical and tactical proficiency – Individual development plans
- 5. Empowering and Supporting Women in Military Leadership Top Women in Armed Forces Share Leadership Strategies for Success • Surprises • Decisions
- 6. Empowering and Supporting Women in Military Leadership Top Women in Armed Forces Share Leadership Strategies for Success • Mistakes • Failures • Success
Editor's Notes
- In order to continue to empower and better support women in military leadership, it is imperative to compare future leadership opportunities for women in the military to what opportunities exist for them today.What is the desired future for women in uniform? How do we close the gap between the current leadership situation for military women and the desired leadership situation for women in the military?
- Calculating risks to close the gap between the current leadership situation and the desired leadership situation for women; women in leadership positions must authentically create a culture of continuous improvement to the position of women in the military.
- Take Reasonable Risks: Work assignments and career moves are important vehicles for development; volunteer for and requests career opportunities outlined in your career map/individual development plan. Incorporate assignments that fit into the outlined promotion criteria for your CMF.
- Adapt to change: Military members move throughout their military careers on average every 2-5 years. Therefore, it is imperative all military members possess the ability to adapt to change. Learn the location and learn the culture when going to a new assignment; take full advantage of the expertise of others.This is more significant for women who are often mothers, wives and 50% of a dual military couple. As the nurturer in their household, the female is typically responsible for the sustainment of the household. Elective learning opportunities: these are internal or external courses or experiences that are made available to leaders on a voluntary basis. Tuition reimbursement for courses is provided to encourage leaders to take advantage of elective learning opportunities. Earn a higher level degree (Bachelors, Masters) and certifications within your respected Career Management Field (CMF), i.e. PMP, SHR, IT certs, etc. Not only will higher education and certifications set you apart in your military career, but also enhance your desirability in the civilian employment sector.Develop technical and tactical proficiency: Know your craft and develop the skills necessary to become an expert! Know the regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that govern your day-to-day operations in garrison and field operations. Be proficient in your basic military skills (weapon, physical fitness requirements, tasks and standards).Individual development plans, also known as career maps: These are plans that leaders make for their development over a period of time. The best plans are comprehensive, covering work as well as program activities, and are discussed by the individual leader with their HR representative and manager. Complete core learning activities (Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Training, Officers’ Basic Course, etc.).