EWORA 5TH CONFERENCE

Pivoting on gender equality through the lens of leadership: policies, strategies and actions

Abstract Submission (closed)

5TH CONFERENCE

29-30 May, 2017

Solvay Library, Brussels

The conference will focus on the following theme:

PIVOTING ON GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH THE LENS OF LEADERSHIP:POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS

Within the scope of this theme we are seeking abstract submissions to address the following sub-themes:

Empowering and Encouraging Women Academics: What works and what does not?

Ways of Dealing with Implicit Bias and Gender Blindness
Excellence in Promotion and Recruitment Processes
Networking and Visibility in the Career Game
Women Leaders as Role Models and Mentors

The Role of Women Leadership in Organizational Change

Change management and the role of change agents
Resistance to change in academic institutions
Overcoming resistances: strategies and recommendations

Gender Action Plans:

Design, implementation, evaluation, and response
Means to enhance the capacity for implementations
Strategies to overcome skepticism and challenges toward gender policies
Success stories, best practices, and lessons drawn from the experiences

Deadline for submission: March 30 , 2017
Notification of acceptance: April 10, 2017
Submission: The abstract should be a summary of your presentation and cover: