Document Type
Presentation
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Academy of Management Annual Meeting (2009)
Publisher
Academy of Management
Publication Date
8-11-2009
First Page
7
Last Page
10
Abstract
Developing effective leaders has become one of the most critical challenges for many organizations today, as strong, competent leadership often separates high-performing, successful organizations from less effective ones. In many countries research is being conducted to assist practitioners in designing successful leadership development programs for both men and women. However, in some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), these efforts are only in their infancy, and leadership development for women is a new concept. Needless to say, there is no evidence of existing research on the development of women leaders in that country, and only a few indications that the development of leadership for women has even been addressed in past years. However, it seems that things may be changing (Al Qasimi, 2007; Khaleej Times, 2007), and with these emerging perceptional changes it is expected that there will be future opportunities for management practitioners to design and implement leadership development initiatives for Emirati women.
Recommended Citation
Madsen, Susan R., "The First Steps Toward Developing Leadership Programs for Women in the United Arab Emirates: A Survey Study Exploring the Transformation of Emirati College Students" (2009). Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications. Paper 312.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/marketing_facpub/312