Effective communication with multiple stakeholders within and outside an organisation is a mandate for organisational success. The increasing number of women in all sectors has added a new dimension to existing communication patterns. Many corporate houses have begun to feel the need to review and restructure existing communication modes to cater to gender diversity within organisation.

The major challenge before us is to comprehend the strategic intent of organisations in focusing on existing and changing mixed gender communication patterns and look for appropriate responses. Some of the questions which can be deliberated upon are: Is there any difference in the communication patterns between men and women in organisations or is it a myth that should be dispelled? How can the differences, if any, be resolved? What is required and what will lead to a better workplace culture? While all these questions do stimulate the thinking process and lead to a healthy discussion, there are no straight responses or clear-cut solutions.

Managers in search of answers to these questions have joined us in the past to experience, create and develop communication strategies that can be suitably applied in differing/same-gender groups.

Gender, Leadership and Communication has been developed in response to the growing need in the business world to understand the communication patterns in mixed and same gender teams and develop strategies that enhance workplace culture and help sustain superior performance. Aimed at middle and senior managers - both men and women - the programme will help to take a new look at the existing scenario and aid in developing fresh perspectives about oneself and others. During the six days of the programme, participants will be encouraged to explore the mindset of both genders, identify, and fortify communicative behaviours that support a productive work environment. In the process, the participants will:

• Gain knowledge of interaction patterns
• Refine and hone communication skills