Overview
This seminar empowers participants to become more effective leaders and managers in the context of international development. The seminar offers practical advice on how women can more effectively utilize their skillsets in the workplace whilst overcoming unique challenges.
International development work involves multi-stakeholder cooperation and delivery in challenging environments. This seminar is tailored for women in governments from developing countries and practitioners in the international development community, focusing on leadership and management training as it pertains to the public service sector and public sector reform. The practical skill sets sharpened during the seminar will include leadership, strategic decision-making, organizational management, human capital development, navigating political waters, and effective communication.
The seminar runs concurrently with the ILI Leadership and Management in International Development seminar and may run relevant sessions jointly.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion requires that a participant diligently attend all seminar sessions promptly and on time throughout the seminar, read all assignments, and participate in all group discussions and exercises. If a number of sessions are missed without proper reason, the ILI reserves the right to withhold certification.
Format
This seminar is currently offered in-person. Special requests to attend online must be submitted by email as early as possible. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the overall experience of each participant and the larger group. In-person seminars, even when being joined online, run from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Washington, D.C., time.
Course Outline
Leading Teams and Organizations
- Leadership—aligning your leadership strategy and style with your own personal values and self-image
- Values—emphasizing ethical communication and decision-making strategies across all levels of the organization
- Build resilient and high-performing teams
- Tactics for building effective, supportive, professional, and diverse networks
- Best practices to achieve balance and cultivate personal fulfillment
- Global and Local—understanding and implementing knowledge and ideas from international bodies, trends, and organizations
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to:
- Lead with confidence: Develop the skills and mindset to manage and lead effectively in challenging environments
- Navigate complex systems: Understand the intricacies of international development and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Drive positive change: Implement innovative solutions to address global challenges
- Advance their careers: Gain recognition and opportunities to reach their full potential
Course Advisor
Pascale Hélène Dubois has held senior leadership positions at the World Bank, including Vice President of Integrity. During her international development career, she shaped international policy and promoted global good governance through innovative strategies.
Before joining the World Bank, Ms. Dubois practiced corporate law in the US and Belgium.
Since retiring from the World Bank in 2019, Ms. Dubois remains a sought-after speaker, advisor, and board member. She has recently served as an international anti-corruption expert on two ICSID arbitrations. She also functioned, from 2009 to 2023, as an Adjunct Professor at the Georgetown University Law School and continues to guest lecture at prestigious academic institutions.
A recognized leader in the field, Ms. Dubois received the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Compliance Industry and was named one of Ethisphere Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics for 2007.”
She holds law degrees from the University of Ghent, Belgium and New York University.