Self-Managed Solutions™ Bolster Women’s Advancement In Fortune 500 Companies

Feb. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- Even with a robust diversity plan and a women’s initiative, statistics confirm an ongoing challenge in moving women up in organizations. Research repeatedly points to the same gaps between what most leadership programs teach and what women need to learn in order to advance. To close the gaps Leading Women introduces Self-Managed Solutions™, a proven array of unique resources to help companies overcome common barriers to women’s advancement.

“We take a totally fresh look at topics such as leadership, mentoring and strategic networking,” said Susan Colantuono, chief executive officer and founder of Leading Women. “And while the topics might sound familiar, our approach to each is unique.”

Companies such as AMGEN, GTECH and Pfizer are now successfully supporting their internal women's initiatives with Leading Women’s Self-Managed Solutions™ - including the Leadership Series based on ten to fifteen minute, multi-media modules; Lessons in Leadership™ Book Clubs exclusively focused on enhancing leadership skills; WATCH Leading Women™ which brings the experiences of successful women to the participant through internet content; and ASK Leading Women™ which offers the wisdom of noted authors and executives through audio interviews.

"Pfizer's Groton/New London Women's Leadership Network (WLN) has worked with Leading Women to strongly align the WLN with the organization's diversity and talent management strategies,” said Debra Hanna of Pfizer Global Research and Development. “Leading Women's live and Self-Managed Solutions™ provide exceptional programming, help us reach hundreds of members and engage senior women - all at a reasonable price point.”

“Leading Women's substantive content is making a difference in the careers of our network members and the credibility of the WLN," said Hanna.

Leading Women’s online Self-Managed Solutions™ make it easy and economical for companies to offer high value content to women in every location, both national and international. Based on the best of Leading Women’s proven programs, these e-learning modules and facilitator guides are supported by links to related books, articles, podcasts and videos. The handouts provided are permanent resources that promote on-the-job application of key concepts.

To learn more about how Leading Women is helping companies overcome common barriers to women's advancement, visit: www.LeadingWomen.biz or call 401-789-0441.

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Leading Women offers unique live, online and Self-Managed Solutions™ to help women succeed from career-start to the C-suite and onto corporate boards and helps organizations meet their goals for advancing and retaining women at all levels.