Women Leadership Program

Module 1: EXPLORE

• Critically analyze how their thoughts, feelings and behavior influence their work and life. 
• Enhance self-awareness by identifying gaps in their capabilities and recognizing their natural strengths at a deeper level to leverage them effectively

Module 2: ENGAGE

• Articulate ideas confidently and clearly to build rapport, convey authority, and influence others positively to build trust; should also be able to adapt various communication and influencing styles to different contexts. 
• Recognize gender dynamics in managing situations or conflict by negotiating confidently using various negotiating strategies; should also be able to expand and leverage their personal and professional networks for career advancement. 

Module 3: EMPOWER

• Learn and utilize strategies to create a personal brand and develop a distinctive leadership identity in line with one’s own ambitions, values, and goals. 
• Create a personalized career progression plan by developing short and long-term goals along with concrete measures and actions to achieve them.

• Discovering the self to create identity and leadership style 
• Identifying barriers to career advancement 
• Learning to communicate effectively 
• Building and leveraging networks 
• Developing your career model 
• Negotiating and care-fronting for advancement

Middle-level women managers with 3+ years of team management experience.

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.