Partners
Participants
The MDPW is designed for working women. Each participant must have worked three or more years in:
- first line or higher levels of management, or
- a professional position, or
- a pre-management position which provides exposure to management issues.
Participants should be experienced members of the workforce who wish to pursue or advance a career in management. Diversity is encouraged and participants will likely be at different stages in their careers and their educational background will inevitably vary.
To successfully complete the program participants must be prepared to spend an average of 9 hours per week during the 10 months of the program to complete required readings and assignments and make a commitment to participate in class discussion.
Sponsors
Participants must be sponsored for admission to the program.
Sponsors play a dual role. They can support the candidate financially, and/or in a mentoring relationship. One person may assume both roles or two sponsors may be selected. Most participants are sponsored by their employing organization. However, a candidate may be sponsored by a manager who is familiar with the candidate and her work.
Sponsors are encouraged to become partners in the learning process, providing the necessary support for the candidate to carry out the workplace based assignments. These assignments can be shaped to meet the needs of the sponsoring organization.
Donors
The Leacross Foundation partners with the Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work (CREWW) by making bursaries available for the Management Development Program for Women (MDPW). The bursaries are open to women from a diversity of backgrounds who would not otherwise receive funding for this training. Candidates must be employed in the not-for-profit, technology or trades sectors or be a small business owner.
Instructors
Instructors in the MDPW are full-time faculty from Carleton University and University of Ottawa, as well as other lecturers who address topics in their areas of expertise. View list of current instructors.
Staff
The responsibility for the program rests with the Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work. The MDPW staff includes an Administrator who ensures the smooth operation of the program and interacts with students, sponsors and instructors. Both the Director and the Administrator are available throughout the duration of the MDPW to assist in clarifying program requirements for students, sponsors and the general public.
Advisory Board
The MDPW benefits from the advice and guidance of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work. The members of the Board provide a strong link with business, government and professional leaders, in addition to providing advice on the development needs of women in management. View list of advisory board members.