This workshop, led by Professor Jo Crotty, is designed to help participants unpack and overcome some of the many challenges that women, and members of other underrepresented groups, face when seeking out and carrying out leadership positions. It will provide tools and strategies for participants to employ when striving to achieve a leadership position: whether seeking to become thought leaders in their field of expertise, rising to a leadership role in their organization, or looking to improve on the skills they already employ as experts and administrators. Prof. Crotty will draw on her unique experiences as a female researcher and expert, conducting field research in a male-centric society, as well as working within the academy and rising to important roles in politics and in her various academic posts.

This workshop will be beneficial to women and individuals from other underrepresented groups looking to do field work in challenging situations, attempting to become thought leaders in their field, or seeking to advance their careers, rise to new leadership positions, or improve their skills as current leaders.

Outline

• Being a leader in the field

  • Getting recognized for your expertise

    • Making the right connections

    • Choosing your projects and doing the work

    • Getting your knowledge and your message out

  • Striving for success

    • Setting the groundwork and the ground rules

    • Important challenges and how to overcome them

• Being a leader in the Academy

  • Rising to a leadership position

    • Building your expertise – where to focus your energy

    • Building networks

    • Putting the right foot forward

  • Leading

    • Having your voice heard

    • Managing large groups with diverse interests

    • Building partnerships and securing funding

    • Developing and proposing innovative and promising projects

    • Other challenges and how to overcome them

Audience & Prerequisites

This workshop is designed for young academics starting their careers, for those seeking to advance their positions within their organisation or institution, and for those interested in positioning themselves as thought leaders and experts in their field. All are welcome.