Applications are now open for the Pathways Africa Women Conservationists Leadership Workshop 2020. The focus of the training is to help African women conservation leaders strengthen their leadership skillsets to both achieve their goals and achieve greater conservation outcomes across Africa. The training will be held at the Brackenhurst Conference and Training Center in Limuru, Kenya.

This 3-day training workshop will offer personal growth opportunities such as leadership identity development, mentorship training, negotiation/conflict resolution skills, and creating a peer network of women conservation leaders to support one another in achieving greater conservation impact. Successful applicants will also be encouraged to submit an abstract or session proposal to be presented at the Pathways Kenya 2020 conference directly following the 3-day training.

Benefits

• Successful applicants will have their lodging, meals, and conference registration fully funded. Additional stipends will be available for travel expenses up to USD $500.

Eligibility

1. Work in the environmental conservation space
2. Currently, hold a middle or upper level management position
3. Currently, lead a team of at least 2 people
4. Have worked in Africa for 5 years or more or be an African national

• Have you ever felt alone in your field and in need of someone to share challenges and successes with?
• Do you ever wish you knew how to mentor and inspire your team effectively or to manage conflict and criticism more productively?
• Have you ever felt that you have become so busy you no longer feel joy or find time to maintain your health and own wellbeing?
• Do you feel you have the technical skills but need to know more about yourself and your leadership style?
• Do you find yourself avoiding difficult, yet important, conversations because the idea seems overwhelming?
• Further, Do you ever wish that knowing yourself better would help you lead better?
• Do you ever wonder how to remain strong and resilient when you feel everything is crumbling around you?