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'When I look in the bathroom mirror, I see all the women standing behind me': An evaluation of a leadership development program for women in STEMM
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posted on 2023-05-20, 10:20 authored by Meredith NashMeredith Nash, Robyn MooreRobyn MooreLeadership development programs (LDPs) are one response to the under-representation of women in leadership positions. This article evaluates Homeward Bound, a 12-month LDP for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) fields that culminates in a three-week voyage to Antarctica. We evaluate the extent that the program supports key features of LDPs for women – including creating a safe, women-only environment, providing professional networking opportunities and using intersectional approaches. We argue that remote locations generate challenges that must be considered in LDP design and implementation. Findings are widely applicable and can inform LDPs in multiple contexts.
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Publication title
Journal of SociologyVolume
57Pagination
367-379ISSN
1440-7833Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Sage Publications Ltd.Place of publication
United KingdomRights statement
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