Women’s Leadership Train the Trainer in Myanmar

16 women trainers representing a cross-section of Myanmar’s ethnicities attended a 8-day ToT delivered by Philomena Rego and Susan Stewart in Yangon that was

conducted in concert with the Gender Equiality Network.

Myanmar is an ancient land that is now opening up to world.

Women face many challenges in a society that is

hierarchical and male dominated.

The initiative is designed to help

women in all segments of

Myanmar society explore identity and

aspirations and claim their power and

potential.

Visual from persona mapping of women as leaders in government, business, social sector homemakers roles.

Women’s Leadership & Empowerment Model

The program is based on the 5-part model

developed by CCL that leverages our women’s

leadership research and LBB learning from the field.

Learning about Leadership

The program used simple experiential activities to share fundamentals of leadership. For many participants this was the first experience of its kind and transformational.

Social Identity Mapping

Social identity mapping activity was popular among participants. Myanmar is a traditional society with multiple ethnicities, many locked in conflict. The women were keen to challenge the status quo, redefine the role of women, and usher an era of peace and collaboration.

Creating DAC

DAC was identified as an especially valuable concept for women leaders in government who are working to create significant change.

Developing Mentoring Skills

Peer mentoring was a key facet of the program. The women learned and

practiced skills related to listening, inquiry, and feedback to enable them

to support and develop other women.

In a practice session a visually impaired trainer led the others in an activity that challenged them to experience physical constraints.

Cultivating Empathy

Skill Development

Issues such as influence are important themes in leadership. The program

focused on creating collaborative leadership

through inclusive dialogue.

Envisioning New Futures

Using the Tree of Life, the women engaged in a

group activity around the future they wanted to

create for themselves and how to make it possible.

The women aspired to claiming a greater share of power in government and business but also engaging men as partners.

Dual Visual Explorer cards were used to help the women frame the outcomes they wanted and what they need to do to bring them to life.

Looking Forward

Cascading Impact

The women attending the ToT trained 94 women from across sectors in the second week of the program. The trainers will conduct dozens of programs across the country in the next few months, reaching hundreds of women.