--- title: Women In Leadership --- ![Catalyst Communication Logo](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/CatalystConnection_WeGrow_rgb-2.png) ![Women in Leadership](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Women%20In%20Leadership/img/WomenInLeadership.svg) ![Bank of America](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Women%20In%20Leadership/img/boa_250.png) At Catalyst Connection, we celebrate women in manufacturing and their accomplishments. Although women make up nearly half of the working population in the United States, they only represent about one-third of the manufacturing workforce. Our hope is to change that by educating and empowering rising female leaders. View the Schedule and Learn More ![](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Women%20In%20Leadership/img/wil_schedule_2024.jpg) ## CATALYST CONNECTION’S WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SERIES Catalyst Connection has created the Women in Leadership program as an opportunity to bring women in manufacturing together through a peer-to-peer community. Women in Leadership will help women already in leadership positions, or those working towards one, overcome the many barriers that often stand in their way to the top. Throughout this journey, high energy sessions will arm participants with actionable strategies that will help them accelerate their careers, improve their skills, and gain recognition in the workplace. Participants will benefit greatly from networking with and learning from one another. [CONVINCE YOUR BOSS](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/pdfs/Catalyst-Women-In-Leadership-Flyer2-June2023Update.pdf?hsLang=en) [PROGRAM OVERVIEW](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/pdfs/Catalyst-Women-In-Leadership-Flyer-2023-2.pdf?hsLang=en) ![woman typling](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Women%20In%20Leadership/img/wil_image_2.jpg) “Kristen's leadership workshops allowed me to practice useful communication techniques, learn conflict resolution strategies, and evaluate what it means to be an effective leader with a cohort of incredibly talented, accomplished women. Not only did I get to learn and practice effective leadership strategies during the workshops, but I also had the chance to learn from other successful female leaders from the Pittsburgh region during the speaker series portion of the workshop. Hearing about their personal career journeys and impact on their communities was very empowering!” ##### – Innovation Works “The Women in Leadership class provides a safe environment to discuss career challenges that us women face. Each class will equip you with tools to put into practice that will help you navigate those challenges successfully. The one-on-one meetings are very helpful in making sure I understand everything in the classes, help my leadership project success, and are a great support if I have anything I would like personal advice on.” ##### – InCap [![left arrow](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Emerging%20Leaders/img/square_left.svg) Previous](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/women-in-leadership#carousel-generic) [![right arrow](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Emerging%20Leaders/img/square_right.svg) Next](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/women-in-leadership#carousel-generic) ##### THE BENEFITS Participation in the Women in Leadership can help women overcome many of the aforementioned challenges. The top benefits participants will receive from the program include: - 6 in-person group meetings and 6 one-on-one skill reinforcement sessions - Identify and build leadership traits - Research, design & implement one workplace innovation or opportunity for improvement - Develop skills to act and achieve goals - Learn best practices for influencing others and strategic change management - Access to a network of mentors and women-in leadership peers - Support towards next steps in career - Hear from thought leaders in a spectrum of job functions [View the Schedule and Learn More](https://www.catalystconnection.org/event/women-in-leadership-series-2/) Please contact Kristen Goodell at kgoodell@catalystconnection.org to learn more! ![Women Talking](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Women%20In%20Leadership/img/wil_img.jpg) ### THE CHALLENGES ![infographic](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Women%20In%20Leadership/img/wil_2.png) [**Source:** A new study of 423 companies across the US and Canada by McKinsey & Company and Leanin.org](https://womenintheworkplace.com/) The McKinsey/LeanIn study finds 48% of entry-level positions, but only 24% of C-suite are occupied by women. --- ![infographic](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Women%20In%20Leadership/img/wil_3.png) [**Source:** https://www.ddiworld.com/solutions/women-in-leadership](https://www.ddiworld.com/) Companies with above-average gender and racial/ethnic diversity are 8x more likely to be in the top 10% of organizations for financial performance. #### 19% OF MEN COMPARED WITH 31% OF WOMEN Women are better than men at providing emotional support to employees (19% of men compared with 31% of women) and checking in on the wellbeing of employees (54% compared with 61%). #### 59% OF WOMEN ARE UNDER-REPRESENTED AS MANAGERS #### 52% OF WOMEN ARE OVER-REPRESENTED IN SUPPORT FUNCTIONS 59% of ResumeLab survey participants believe women are under-represented as managers and 52% see them as over-represented in support functions. #### 24% OF MEN COMPARED WITH 29% OF WOMEN They are better at helping employees navigate work-life challenges (24% of men compared with 29% of women). #### 31% GROWTH GLOBALLY OF WOMAN IN SENIOR MANGEMENT ROLES In 2021, the proportion of women in senior management roles globally grew to 31%, the highest number ever recorded. #### 16% OF MEN COMPARED WITH 21% OF WOMEN Taking action to prevent or manage employee burnout (16% compared with 21%). #### 90% OF COMPANIES HAVE WOMEN IN SENIOR MGMT 90% of companies worldwide have at least one woman in a senior management role as of 2021. #### 7% OF MEN COMPARED WITH 11% OF WOMEN Women also spend more time contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts (7% of men compared with 11% of women). #### 33% OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY JOBS ARE FILLED BY WOMEN #### 26% OF INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS The Gender Gap: Women Fill Only 33% of Manufacturing Industry Jobs, 26% of Industry Leadership Positions. #### 48% OF ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS, ONLY 24% OF C-SUITE ARE OCCUPIED BY WOMEN The McKinsey/LeanIn study finds 48% of entry-level positions, but only 24% of C-suite are occupied by women. #### 45% OF WOMEN COMPARED WITH 32% OF MEN Almost half of women executives (45%) said they would likely need to switch companies to advance, compared to only 32% of male executives. ![Catalyst Communication Logo](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Footer/img/cc_footer_logo_white.svg) [info@catalystconnection.org](mailto:info@catalystconnection.org) [412.918.4300](tel:412-918-4300) 4501 Lytle Street, Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15207