IWMF Leadership Institute for Women Journalists

International Women’s Media Foundation

Chicago, US

The week-long program

The IWMF Leadership Institute Offers: The opportunity to develop skills that will have an immediate impact in your journalism career, Highly interactive sessions on issues crucial to effective leadership, Discussions led by successful women media managers, who teach from experience, Exploration of what it takes to be a media leader, Opportunities to develop an action plan for future career goals, Networking with colleagues from across the country, Session topics are scheduled on personal leadership skills as well as key issues facing media leaders today. The program is fast paced, with practical exercises and role playing that will put words into action.

Sessions cover: Review of leadership styles, Managing relationships with colleagues, staff and supervisors, Managing change, Navigating newsroom politics, Having critical conversations and difficult discussions, Negotiating salaries, contracts and benefits, Advocating for yourself, Encouraging diversity, Work/life balance

English

July 16-20 2007 (deadline : 16 April)

Tuition is $550 per person and covers training, housing, materials and most meals

http://www.iwmf.org/programs/leadership/

programs@iwmf.org