Teaching Paper: Designing Leadership Development Programs for Women
Practical Frameworks for Building Inclusive and Effective Leadership Pathways
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ldpw-tp-02
About the Paper
This Teaching Paper presents a structured guide for designing and implementing leadership development programs tailored to women in non-profit and community contexts. It outlines core steps—defining objectives, selecting participants, designing curricula, implementing structured plans, and evaluating outcomes. The paper emphasizes mentorship, confidence-building, and adaptability across cultural settings. By linking theory with actionable tools, it equips practitioners and scholars to create sustainable leadership pipelines that empower women to lead effectively.
Key Topics
- Program objectives and measurable outcomes
- Transparent participant selection processes
- Curriculum design: skills, mentorship, and practice
- Implementation planning and resource allocation
- Evaluation frameworks and feedback loops
- Case study: women’s leadership in Southeast Asia
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Designing Leadership Development Programs for Women. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ldpw-tp-02
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