Transformational Leadership Skills for Women In Mining- Influence, Motivate and Empower

The programme

Programme overview

The global context for the mining sector is changing rapidly. Shifting societal expectations, emerging technologies such as automation, and increasing environmental pressures are combining to create a dynamic and challenging environment. To succeed, leaders will need to be able to think quickly and in innovative ways, understand diverse perspectives, and lead with courage. In many industries, including the mining industry, women in leadership roles face the additional challenge of having to work through the proverbial glass ceiling.

Women continue to be substantially underrepresented in leadership positions, and do not always achieve parity with their male colleagues. Leading mining companies are now seeking to address this imbalance through various initiatives, but challenges remain. With an emphasis on exploring personal values, building a vision, and developing leadership styles, the Women in Mining Leadership Program will allow you to access new ideas and inspirational ways of thinking about leadership issues. You will also gain insights into women’s leadership, influencing models, and the power of a supportive peer network. The program is fully contextualised to address the issues facing women in executive leadership positions in the mining industry.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

The Transformational Leadership Skills for Women in Mining – Influence, Motivate and Empower program is designed for women working across the mining and related industries who are seeking to strengthen their leadership capability, influence, and strategic impact within their organisations.

This course is ideal for:

• Women in supervisory, management, and executive leadership roles within the mining sector
• Emerging female leaders preparing for greater leadership responsibilities
• Women professionals seeking to strengthen their influence, confidence, and decision-making abilities
• Female engineers, geologists, project managers, HR professionals, and operational leaders in mining environments
• Women responsible for leading teams, driving change, or managing stakeholder relationships
• Professionals navigating organisational politics, workplace culture, and leadership challenges in traditionally male-dominated industries
• Women involved in sustainability, transformation, innovation, or strategic initiatives within mining organisations
• Female leaders looking to develop authentic leadership styles while maintaining influence and credibility
• Women seeking to expand their professional networks and learn from other female leaders in the mining industry
• Organisations committed to developing and empowering women leaders within the minerals and resources sector

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

As a participant in the Women in Mining Leadership Program you will:

• Learn about the changing global context of the mining sector
• Explore the concept of sustainable development and the role of mining in this context
• Share your leadership story and experiences with a dynamic group of female leaders
• Learn about power and influence, and how to identify and leverage both within your network
• Explore your unique leadership style and the double bind women leaders face
• develop strategies for dealing with different people, but still remain authentic in your approach
• Examine the impacts of culture and politics within an organisation
• master the skill of navigating the organisational political terrain

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

Session One

The first session of the program will focus on setting the scene for the remainder of the course. It will feature several presentations, activities, and guest participation that will establish the foundation for the session, locating the mining sector within the current dynamic global context. Specifically, it will address the following topics:

• Global megatrends and their implications for the mining sector
• New frameworks for mining – sustainable development and six capitals
• The economics of mining in the 21st Century
• Business and process integration across the value.

Session Two

Session 2 will build on the first session by delving in greater detail into some of the key challenges facing the mining sector in the next decade:

• The big challenges – tailings, mine closure, water, and energy
• Innovation in mining – case studies.
• Human capital for a sustainable minerals sector
• The future of mining – hearing from a panel of industry leaders.

Session Three

Session 3 is all about preparing you for the challenges and highly introspective experiences that will follow in the remainder of the course. Everyone has different ideas and expectations for a woman only leadership course, and you will discuss:

• current trends for women in leadership
• how you identify yourself
• your personal strengths
• your values and how they underpin behaviour
• authenticity and purpose your leadership story so far.

Session Four

After exploring self in the previous sessions, session 4 is focussed on understanding positive power and influence. You will explore your leadership style and the double bind women leaders face, how to flex your style to better influence others and strategies for dealing with different types of people that enable you to remain authentic in your approach. Session 4 concludes with peer coaching – how to leverage your own skills and expertise, and that of others, to find ways forward.

Session Five

You will never approach your role as a leader in the same way after this session. Described by previous participants as ‘life changing’, the activities of session 5 provide you powerful insight into your own behaviour and how others perceive you. You will examine culture and politics within organisation, and how you must master the skill of navigating the political terrain, all while maintaining your authenticity as a leader. In the afternoon you use this information to assess your network, and how to best leverage influence within that network. You will gain inspiration from the stories of the women in your group, and they will from you.

Finally, you must develop your plan for returning to work. You know more about yourself as a female leader than you did before. What will you do with what you have learnt? How will you engage others to support you?

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.