Women Leadership Forum
Introducing Women Leadership Forum (WLF)
The College of Business, through its Women's Leadership Forum, aims to empower and support women to become influential leaders and entrepreneurs. This dedicated space serves as a resource hub for female students, professionals, and aspiring leaders, nurturing the next generation of empowered women across our Abu Dhabi and Al Ain campuses.
Mission
Our mission is to empower and inspire women leaders by cultivating an inclusive environment that promotes growth and success.
Values
Empower. Cultivate. Inspire
- Empower women with leadership skills, career development opportunities, and industry exposure.
- Cultivate an inclusive environment that promotes diversity, mentorship, and networking for women in leadership.
- Inspire women to take on impactful leadership roles.
Scope of Activities
Empowerment through Skill Development:
Offering workshops, seminars, and training sessions on leadership, negotiation, and career growth, ensuring women are well-equipped to excel in business and leadership roles.
Mentorship:
Establishing mentorship programs that connect students with successful women leaders from various sectors, providing guidance and real-world insights.
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Community Building:
Creating a strong community where women leaders can network, share experiences, and offer mutual support as they grow in their careers.
Key Benefits of the Women's Leadership Forum
Leadership Development & Economic Empowerment:
The forum offers targeted leadership development initiatives that enhance women's confidence and expertise in navigating the complex business world and becoming economically viable and empowered.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
Our forum embodies our commitment to diversity, ensuring an inclusive academic and professional environment that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and talents.
Academia-Industry Partnerships:
The forum collaborates with industry leaders and organizations to provide internships, mentorships, and networking opportunities, creating synergies between academia and industry.
Social Impact and Sustainability:
We prepare women to lead with ethical practices, responsible decision-making, and a focus on sustainable business strategies.
Collective Leadership
The Women Leadership Forum at Al Ain University embodies a collective leadership model, emphasizing shared purpose, distributed responsibilities, and inclusive decision-making. This approach recognizes leadership as a dynamic, collaborative process rather than a top-down structure, aligning with our mission to empower women as change-makers across sectors.
Key Components of the Collective Leadership Structure:
1. Steering Committee
Comprised of senior faculty, strategic partners, alumni, and student leads, the Steering Committee provides overall direction and strategic oversight and ensures alignment with the university's vision and SDG commitments. It champions policy integration, resource mobilization, and long-term planning.
Interested in Joining the Steering Committee? Submit Your Request here
2. Student Board
This board represents the voice of current students and plays a critical role in identifying needs, co-designing activities, and leading peer engagement initiatives. It fosters youth-led innovation, agency, and accountability within the Forum.
Interested in Joining the Student Board? Register here
3. Alumni Board
The Alumni Board brings continuity, mentorship, and a real-world perspective to WLF activities. Alumni leaders serve as role models, contribute to mentorship programs, and bridge the Forum with broader professional networks.
Interested in Joining the Alumni Board? Register here
4. Industry Advisory Board
Composed of professionals and entrepreneurs from various sectors, this board ensures that the Forum remains relevant to market needs and industry trends. It also supports collaboration, internships, and leadership pathways for women in business and other fields.
Interested in joining the Industry Advisory Board? Register here
Collaboration
The forum collaborates with successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and organizations dedicated to empowering women.
Join Us in Empowering Future Leaders
The Women's Leadership Forum at COB is dedicated to empowering women with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive in leadership roles. Your support in bringing this vision to life will impact the future of female business leadership.
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