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Engage Women in the Workplace. Unlock Untapped Potential.

With many industries facing labor scarcity and skill shortage concerns, it is more critical than ever to optimize all talent and drive high-performing teams — and this requires acknowledging unique needs in the workplace.

The Advancing Women Leaders Model by SHRM Linkage identifies and addresses 7 Hurdles to Advancement, enabling organizations to attract, retain, and advance high-performing talent by engaging women at critical points in their careers. 

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How It Works

SHRM Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders Signature Solution supports organizations in assessing, developing, and empowering their high-performing talent to lead inclusive, successful teams.

AWL Model

A Data-Driven Framework to Advance Women Leaders

Extensive research from SHRM Linkage has identified The Inner Critic and 7 Hurdles to Advancement that women face on the path to professional advancement — as well as the corresponding competencies needed to overcome them. Assessments, programming, and coaching empower leaders to be:

  • AWARE: Reflecting on, seeking, and utilizing self-knowledge to drive success.
  • BOLD: Asserting themselves courageously and professionally.
  • CLEAR: Articulating ideas and enabling forward momentum.
  • CONNECTED: Building and expanding trusted relationships.
  • INFLUENTIAL: Impacting organizational decisions and outcomes in a positive way.
  • INSPIRING: Engaging others by making the ask and illustrating their value.

A Holistic Approach

Developing women leaders starts with the data. Research-based assessments from SHRM Linkage are the only diagnostic tools available that are designed specifically to diagnose and address the strategic goal of the advancement of women leaders. Assessment insights allow for the creation of custom solutions that directly address the needs of your team. 

 

Advancing Women Leaders 360° Assessment™

Empower women to identify and cultivate the competencies needed to rise in the executive ranks and lead high-performing teams.

 

Advancing Women Leaders Organizational Assessment™

Focus your organization's efforts in the areas that will be most impactful when it comes to advancing women leaders and unlocking business success.

Organizations can see measurable impact by leveraging the latest in leadership development specifically and uniquely designed for women. SHRM Linkage’s modeling and solutions include best-in-class programming designed to drive results.

 

The SHRM Linkage Institute

Align, develop, and advance your team alongside hundreds of high-performing leaders who are committed to advancing women in the workplace.  Join us in September 2025 in San Diego, CA for personalized programming, small group learning, insightful keynotes, and more.

 

Advancing Women Leaders Essentials

Discover a self-paced digital learning program designed to equip women leaders with the skills and tools they need to advance.

 

Advancing Women Leaders Digital Academy

Give women leaders access to strategically targeted skill-building exercises, simulations, and case studies through an innovative online learning experience.

 

Advancing Women Leaders Academy™

Give women leaders access to strategically targeted skill-building exercises, simulations, case studies through a three-day in-person learning experience consisting of 8 modules.

 

Advancing Women Leaders Coaching

Empower women leaders to take the next step in their leadership journeys and realize their full leadership potential through personalized, one-on-one executive coaching, designed to equip women with an action plan for success.

Multiply the impact of your strategy to advance women leaders by thoughtfully implementing programming designed to enable you to scale your efforts. Expansion opportunities from SHRM Linkage empower your organization to create the culture shift needed for meaningful results.

 

Advancing Women Leaders 360° Assessment Certification

Put your internal team in the driver’s seat when it comes to administering this powerful, research-based tool with women leaders at your organization.

 

Custom Keynotes

Inspire and motivate leaders in your organization with thoughtful, customized content delivered by an expert from SHRM Linkage.

 

Executive Sponsorship

Provide executives with the skills and mindset to sponsor underrepresented leaders to enhance the leadership pipeline.

 

It is inspiring to see the participants realizing their full potential as leaders. They are becoming even stronger role models capable of challenging themselves and others--not only within Avanade, but with our clients and beyond.

Pamela Maynard, Chief Executive Officer

Avanade Europe

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Ready to Advance Your Women Leaders?

Harness the power of data-driven solutions, comprehensive 360° assessments and the latest best practices to pave a path for empowering your organization’s top talent.

Partner with SHRM Linkage to accelerate the development of women leaders at your organization. 

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