Never before have women held so much influence in the world. And, therefore, we are beginning to see promising examples of transformational leadership. Women breaking out of the mold and using their unique perspective to bring about genuine change. It is no coincidence that in these skills women have traditionally excelled. A recent UK Study showed that women were more likely to build their working relationships based on trust and knew best how to support, encourage and motivate staff, and were consequently perceived as more able leaders.
Leadership is a skill that can be developed and nurtured.
They will examine questions ranging from the effectiveness of the Beijing conference and follow up, to systems to mentor and train women for local, national and global leadership, to how women can use traditional paths to power to create new avenues of influence over the values that have preserved inequality for so long. Jordan can provide a useful example of the progress of the Agenda of the Beijing conference, and the challenges that remain. Gender equality has been enshrined in the Jordanian Constitution since 1952. Women s participation in the labor force, political and public decision- making, and overall quality of life, have increased significantly over the past two decades. Gender perspectives are being integrated throughout state policies particularly in Jordan s Economic and Social Plan for 1999-2003 as well as in the review of legislation to ensure gender equality.