Women Leadership for Family Managed Businesses

Understanding Women’s Leadership in Family Businesses

• The evolving role of women in family-managed businesses
• Women’s pathways to leadership, governance, and decision-making
• Recognising barriers to meaningful participation

Breaking Barriers

• Navigating cultural and societal challenges
• Addressing barriers to leadership and growth opportunities
• Building confidence and overcoming limiting perceptions
• Turning challenges into opportunities for influence and growth

Leadership & Strategic Decision-Making

• Stepping confidently into leadership roles
• Practical tools for effective decision-making
• Understanding governance and strategic roles within family businesses
• Building credibility, influence, and leadership presence

Building an Inclusive Family Business Culture

• Creating an environment that supports women’s participation
• Promoting gender equality within family businesses
• Encouraging diverse perspectives and innovation
• Building a culture that supports sustainable, long-term success

From Participation to Leadership

• Identifying opportunities for greater contribution
• Developing an actionable leadership approach
• Moving from informal participation to meaningful decision-making
• Creating a personal roadmap for leadership growth

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify the cultural, societal, and organisational barriers that can limit women’s leadership in family businesses.
• Navigate challenging situations with greater confidence and strategic awareness.
• Apply practical tools and frameworks for effective leadership and decision-making.
• Strengthen their ability to contribute to governance, strategy, and key business decisions.
• Build greater confidence, influence, and leadership presence within the family business.
• Recognise opportunities to transition from participation to meaningful leadership roles.
• Champion a more inclusive family business culture that encourages women’s leadership and innovation.
• Develop practical next steps for their own leadership growth and contribution to the family business.

• Women from family-owned and family-managed businesses
• Next-generation women family business members
• Women aspiring to leadership or governance roles
• Women currently involved in family business decision-making
• Women entrepreneurs and business owners
• Female executives and senior managers in family businesses
• Family members preparing to take on greater leadership responsibilities
• Family business professionals seeking to build more inclusive leadership environments.

Trainer Profile:

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Dr. Nyla Ansari

• Assistant Professor at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Jan-2024 to PRESENT)
• Assistant Professor and Chairperson Management Department at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Nov-2022 to Dec-2023)
• Assistant Professor and Program Director PGDs CEE at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Aug-2022 to Oct-2022)
• Assistant Professor, Program Lead (MBA Executive) and Academic Director PGD (HRM) at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Feb-2021 to Jul-2022)


• Assistant Professor and Academic Director PGD (HRMS) Program at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Aug-2017 to Feb-2021)
• Assistant Professor, Student Advisor and Academic Director PGD (HRMS) Program at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Nov-2014 to Jul-2017)
• Assistant Professor and Student Advisor at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Feb-2011 to Nov-2014)
• Visiting Faculty at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Jan-2009 to Jan-2009)
• Visiting Faculty at SZABIST (Jan-2009 to May-2009)
• Assistant Director at National Savings (Jan-1992 to Dec-1992)
• Assistant Professor at Head of Commerce at D.A College For Woman (Feb-1991 to Aug-2005)
• PhD (Women Leadership and Human Resources), Grenoble Ecole de Management, France - 2020
• MSc (Organisational Psychology/ HR), Birkbeck College, University of London, UK - 2010
• MS (Management), Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Sci & Tec - 2009
• MA (Public Administration), University of Karachi - 1990 BCom , University of Karachi - 1987

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Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz

• Assistant Professor and Director CED at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Nov-2022 to PRESENT)
• Assistant Professor at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Oct-2022 to Nov-2022)
• Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator BBA at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Aug-2022 to Oct-2022)


• Assistant Professor at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Feb-2008 to Jul-2022)
• Lecturer at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Jan-2003 to Jan-2008)
• PhD (Innovation and Enterprise), Southampton Business Schools, University of Southampton, UK - 2020
• MA (Economics), York University, Toronto, Canada - 2002
• MA (Economics), University of Karachi - 2000
• BA (Hons) (Economics), University of Karachi - 1999

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Ms. Maheen Ghauri

Maheen Ghauri is the Dean of Student Affairs at IBA Karachi and an IBA alumnus with an MBA and a Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Education from Babson College, USA. With over 11 years of corporate experience in development and banking, and 15 years at IBA in various roles, she has extensive expertise in organizational and student development, diversity, inclusion, and education management. Maheen has developed training programs and partnerships across South Asia, the USA, and Australia. In her current role, she focuses on enhancing student experiences through community engagement, talent development, and leadership initiatives. She has also led DEI efforts and career development events throughout her career.

IBA CEE Cancellation Policy for Open Enrollment Programs:

In the event of participant's cancellation, the following schedule will apply:

• 5 days before start of workshop - No cancellation
• Within 4 to 2 days prior to workshop Half program fee forfeiture
• Within 1 day and No Shows - Full program fee forfeiture

Cancellation notification must be made in writing to CEE.

Postponement
Due to any unavoidable circumstances, the workshop may be postponed by the institute. In case of postponement, the institute will refund full fee of the program or the participant may opt to defer his/her registration to the next program.

Substitute
Substitutes will be taken at least 2 days prior to the workshop. Should we be unable to accept your application for any reason, your payment (cheque/draft) will be returned to you.

Deferrals
All registrations deferrals must be requested in writing at least 2 days prior to the workshop. Send a note to the Program Registration Team indicating that you wish to have your registration deferred to another session of the same program within one year. The deposited fee will be carried forward. Please note that only one transfer is permitted. After one year, the deposited fee will be fully forfeited.