We’ve successfully concluded our first in-person WOBA Board Readiness two-day training, attended by over 20 aspiring female leaders, eager to unlock new skills, knowledge and advance in their organisations and in professional sense to board positions.
WOBA Head of Programme, Nevena Dičić Kostić, emphasized the importance of initiatives like this one: “Research consistently shows that diverse leadership drives better business performance, stronger governance, and more innovative decision-making. However, despite progress, women remain underrepresented often lacking the network, visibility, or targeted support to secure these roles. Our programme closes this gap by providing not just education, but real-world insights from board members and senior executives, helping women develop a clear strategy for advancing in their careers. Our goal is to provide women with concrete tools and support so they can confidently step into the leadership structures of their companies.”
Sessions covered topics like authentic and strategic leadership, negotiations, and personal branding, making sure to equip the participants with skills like:
- Setting personal and professional goals
- Driving change and managing teams
- Navigating leadership vs. management challenges
- Positioning oneself as an ideal board candidate
We owe a huge thank you to our distinguished trainers and lecturers for sharing their expertise and helping make this experience a one to remembers:
- Sanela Pašić – Banking executive and university professor with extensive leadership experience
- Rikard Scoufias – Non-executive chairman with 20+ years in energy and ESG strategies
- Maida Zahirović Salom – AI innovator with 19 years in banking and insurance
- Tanja Mihajlovska Dimitrievska – Senior multidisciplinary audit leader with over 20 years of international banking experience
We continue to work with these amazing women, covering more important topics:
- Financial Literacy for the Boardroom: Basics of accounting and controlling, corporate finance, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Corporate Governance and ESG in the Boardroom: Managing boards, stakeholder relationships, and ESG policies.
- Crisis Management and Communication: Crisis prevention and recovery, clear communication under pressure, and managing stakeholders during crises.
WOBA Board Readiness Programme is not just about building knowledge and skills, it is as much about building a strong female leadership community.
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