Women Managing Business Series

• The Optimum Results Women Managing Business Series has evolved from over 26 years of experience working with women business managers. “Designed and Delivered by Ambitious & Dynamic Women for Ambitious & Dynamic Women,” these programmes provide a unique and effective approach to enhancing business and career opportunities for women across diverse industries globally. 

Recognising that core business management skills are essential for all, this series specifically addresses the unique challenges women face in the business environment. The programme empowers participants to overcome these barriers and thrive in their entrepreneurial journeys. 

The Women Managing Business Series focuses on developing management skills through three foundational pillars: 

• Managing Self – Cultivating personal growth, confidence, and self-awareness. 
• Managing Business – Strengthening strategic thinking and operational effectiveness. 
• Digital Fluency – Equipping participants with essential digital skills to excel in today’s technology-driven environment. 

Through these targeted areas, the programme aims to empower women to achieve their full potential in business leadership

Women who wish to start their own business and manage its early phase growth or Women managing an established business which has potential for significant Growth & Development (including exports).

The Women Managing Business Series empowers participants with essential learning outcomes to support their professional growth. Attendees will enhance their self-awareness and leadership skills, improve business management techniques, and learn strategies for achieving work-life balance. The programme also fosters digital competence and provides networking opportunities with fellow women entrepreneurs, helping participants build resilience and adaptability in a changing business landscape. Ultimately, attendees will emerge as confident leaders, equipped to drive positive change within their organisation.

The Optimum Results training webinar workshops are interactive, participative, engaging and enjoyable with modular content delivered by experienced and qualified subject experts. 

• Three-hour modules are delivered in two 90-minute blocks with a 15-minute break. 
• Training focuses on building practical skills required by the Participants and assists in the conversion of knowledge into action. 
• Training materials, templates and the programme workbook are of a high standard and are sent to Participants a few days in advance of each module. 
• Networking, peer support and collaboration is facilitated and encouraged to continue far beyond the duration of the training and, as with all Optimum Results’ training programmes, Participants may avail of a “Help Desk” to address any particular challenges or issues. 
• An optional module “The Working Mother’s Tool Kit” may be included, and the programme may be adapted to be sector-specific involving appropriate sector expertise.

This training programme consists of up to 8 online sessions, with mentoring and offline learning included. 

The duration can be adapted to suit the clients needs, however we recommend a time-frame of 12 weeks to complete the full course.

Programme Format

The Women in Business Series consists of a choice of two programmes: 

1. The Female Entrepreneur (Early Phase Small Business Management) 

• Target Audience: Women who wish to start their own business and manage its early phase growth 
• Group Size: Up to 20 participants 
• Programme Structure: 6 X 3 hr live stream, weekly interactive webinar workshops with 10 hours of offline learning and planning. Additional supports include reference material, recommended reading, YouTube clips, practical tips and tools, the programme workbook which facilitates the conversion of knowledge into relevant action plus personal and business planning templates. 
• Programme Output: A Business and Personal Plan for Success 

2. Women Managing Growing Businesses (Growth & Development) 

• Target Audience: Women managing an established business which has the potential for significant Growth & Development (including exports) 
• Group Size: Up to 15 participants Program Structure: 8 X 3 hr live stream, weekly interactive webinar workshops with 3 X online AV mentoring sessions per Company/Management Team. To get the best from the programme, participants (or team) should allocate at least one additional hour each week to review the training and reference material, recommended reading, YouTube clips, practical tips & tools. In addition, a programme-specific workbook facilitates the conversion of knowledge into action, and a personal development plan and provides a template for a Strategic Business Growth & Development programme for the business. 
• Program Output: As this programme is classified by the European Training Foundation (ETF) as being an “International Best Practice Programme” ” participants/Company Teams who submit a Strategic Plan for Growth & Development of an appropriate standard will be awarded a tri-branded “Advanced Certificate in SME Management Practice” (ETF, Human Resource Excellence and the Business Development Agency)