Women in leadership

Our personnel development programme specifically for women under the concise motto "PRO F - Female Leadership" is designed to specifically address female employees and inspire them to take "new paths" within the company. The format aims to teach interested female employees ways and techniques for self-leadership and thus for self-confident further development in their respective professional field. We asked Ricarda Schmezer, one of our graduates of the PRO F Leaderschip programme, about her impressions.

Ricarda, would you like to briefly tell us what motivated you to take part in the PRO F - Female Leadership programme?

I liked the idea of discovering and expanding my development potential, learning how to deal with leadership issues and exchanging ideas with other motivated women.

What would you say you liked best about the PRO F - Female Leadership programme?

The long period of time allowed us to think through many topics (e.g. self-management and "new work") in depth and to find out different things for ourselves ("where do I see myself in the next few months/years, both professionally and privately?"). In addition, the exchange within the mastermind groups helped to scrutinise many things again and to gain a different perspective on things. I particularly enjoyed dealing with various aspects of leadership.

Have you learned anything from the programme that will help you in your professional practice?

To regularly work out my goals and focus on them. I also approach my daily tasks (professional and private) in a more structured and efficient way.

What has changed for you personally as a result of your participation in the PRO F - Female Leadership Programme?

It confirmed and encouraged me to aspire to a management position, which I now hold (Head of Sales Service).

Why would you recommend other women take part in our PRO F - Female Leadership development programme?

You can actively exchange ideas with other women and experience mutual (mental) support. You learn leadership skills (for yourself and towards others) and can help shape a new world of work.

Dear Ricarda, thank you very much for this brief insight into your experiences with our programme! In future, we hope that role models like you will encourage all women in our companies to invest in their personal and professional development to provide themselves with advice and support.