Teaching Paper: Designing Leadership Development Programs for Women

This Teaching Paper presents a structured guide for designing and implementing leadership development programs tailored to women in non-profit and community contexts. It outlines core steps—defining objectives, selecting participants, designing curricula, implementing structured plans, and evaluating outcomes. The paper emphasizes mentorship, confidence-building, and adaptability across cultural settings. By linking theory with actionable tools, it equips practitioners and scholars to create sustainable leadership pipelines that empower women to lead effectively.