Perceptions of Career Advancement of Women in Leadership Positions

The qualitative phenomenological study explored how female leaders perceived advancement into senior leadership positions in academia. Twenty women were selected using Moustakas's modified, van Kaam Method. Each interview was transcribed and data analyzed using research software. Eight themes emerged. The themes centered on experience, education, communication, collaboration, mentoring, thick skin, leading to the essence of the experience of the phenomenon. The implication for leadership was to find strategies for women attempting to move into senior leadership.

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For the last 15 years Dr. Ducharme has been working with corporations, colleges and universities. Dr. Ducharme holds a BA in communication, MBA with a specialization in marketing, and a DBA with a specialization in Leadership. Dr. Ducharme is a public speaker and has spoken with and at many universities.