The two began pursuing an independent study project under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Management Sharon Matusik to explore current academic research on women in leadership. Kim and Fangue, officers of the Rice Graduate Women in Business, a group that promotes education and the advancement of women by providing support through networking and mentoring opportunities, began collaborating to organize a forum designed to address issues affecting women leaders. Co. The conference is open to the public and the Rice community. Students from Houston-area high schools have been invited to attend. The panel discussion will focus on some of the subtle, unconscious perceptions and beliefs about women in leadership, Fangue said.
Transactional leaders rely heavily on power from their organizational position and status.
Such leadership style involves the use of collaboration and open communication between managers and employees, Kim said. We're thrilled about the enthusiastic response we have received regarding the conference. It's our hope that the event will be the first of future Rice-sponsored conferences dealing with leadership issues affecting women. Breakout sessions intended to foster more in-depth exploration of the issues that affect women leaders will follow the panel discussion.