Strategies for developing women managers: how well do they fulfil their objectives?

Abstract

Examines the effectiveness of management development programmes for women to determine if these programmes are achieving the three objectives that they intend to serve: developing knowledge and skills necessary for effective leadership; reducing negative prejudice against women; and helping women to advance into and through the ranks of management. Three types of programme are considered: single sex management training programmes, mixed‐sex management training programmes and mentoring programmes. Concludes that some programmes are making more meaningful contributions towards these objectives than others. Offers recommendations for the most appropriate use of each type of programme.

Citation

Lewis, A.E. and Fagenson, E.A. (1995), "Strategies for developing women managers: how well do they fulfil their objectives?", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 39-53. https://doi.org/10.1108/02621719510078885