(141b) The Challenge for Leaders Today
AIChE Annual Meeting
2020
2020 Virtual AIChE Annual Meeting
Management Division
Leading and Managing in Academia: A Perspective from Department Heads (Invited Talks)
Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 9:00am to 9:15am
When women are asked the key characteristics of leadership, they tend to cite confidence and determination, but less than half of them feel that they have these characteristics. The challenge for leaders, then, is to instill these characteristics in others through mentoring relationships, especially to young women in academia. Training the next generation of leaders takes time and personal engagement to teach young colleagues how to plan their career, negotiate and find strong role models. Beyond gender considerations, leaders will find that issues surrounding communication and trust will play critical roles in their effectiveness at promoting an inclusive environment.