Corporate leadership training
Women Leadership Training Course in Vietnam
Equip women to lead with resilience and integrity: speak persuasively, negotiate and build consensus, navigate organisational politics, grow a circle of mentors and allies, champion diversity and inclusion, and manage their time and energy well, through practical, hands-on training.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Vietnam - For women leaders
at every career stage
Course overview
What Is Women’s Leadership Development?
Women’s leadership development gives women the confidence, influence and support to rise past the obstacles that gender dynamics can create at work. The course strengthens leadership presence, persuasive communication, goal setting, negotiation and stakeholder influence, constructive conflict handling, mentoring and alliances, advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion, and the adaptability to stay effective under strain.
Through interactive workshops, discussions and practical exercises, participants practise persuading stakeholders, handling power dynamics and setting development goals with fellow women leaders in Vietnam.
Open to seasoned executives and emerging leaders from diverse sectors, the course helps women in Vietnam navigate organisational politics, build alliances, negotiate with influence and champion inclusion, while joining a supportive network of women leaders working to advance women’s leadership in the country’s business landscape.
Why it matters
Why Women’s Leadership Matters in Vietnam
As Vietnam’s business landscape grows more dynamic, organisations need women leaders who can drive both success and societal progress. Developing them strengthens collaboration, widens perspectives and builds fairer, more inclusive workplaces.
Talent is underused
Organisations limit their own growth when capable women stall below senior roles.
More voices, better decisions
Teams that hear a range of perspectives reach stronger, more creative decisions.
Barriers persist
Unconscious bias and gender dynamics still hold back many women’s progress.
Communities progress together
Women leaders who champion change help Vietnam’s communities and businesses advance together.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
The six steps trace how a woman grows as a leader, from setting her goals to sustaining her energy over the long term, with each one a skill to practise, reflect on and share with others.
Women leading in action
- 1. AspireWhat do I want to lead?
- 2. VoiceAm I being heard?
- 3. NegotiateWhat will I ask for?
- 4. NetworkWho backs my growth?
- 5. AdvocateWho else can I lift?
- 6. SustainHow do I keep going?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
More Women Leading
More women ready to step into senior leadership positions.
Confident Voices
Women who persuade and influence with assurance in key discussions.
A Mentoring Culture
Experienced women who coach and empower emerging leaders.
Wider Networks
Alliances that open doors across departments and sectors.
Fairer Workplaces
Leaders who address unconscious bias and promote fairness.
Sustainable Careers
Leaders who stay composed under pressure and protect their personal well-being.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages move from building your own leadership base, through growing your influence with stakeholders and allies, to championing change that benefits other women.
- Unit 1
Leadership Barriers
- Examine how gender dynamics shape leadership effectiveness.
- Sort the hurdles you can influence from those you must work around.
- Draw lessons from women who rose in a range of industries.
- Unit 2
Building Confidence
- Take stock of the strengths behind your past successes.
- Quiet the inner doubts that stop you stepping up.
- Lead with authenticity, in a style that is your own.
- Unit 3
Assertive Speaking
- Express your position clearly and persuasively.
- Stay heard in discussions where others dominate.
- Take visible ownership of your ideas and results.
- Unit 4
Career Strategy
- Set clear goals for your personal and professional development.
- Plan the projects and exposure that build your track record.
- Break those goals into steps you can act on now.
- Unit 5
Win-Win Negotiation
- Plan your position before asking for a role or salary.
- Persuade the other side while keeping trust intact.
- Work through resistance to reach consensus.
- Unit 6
Calm Disagreement
- Voice disagreement respectfully and hold your position.
- Keep your composure when tension rises.
- Address unconscious bias calmly and fairly.
- Unit 7
Mentors and Sponsors
- Engage mentors to advise you and sponsors to champion you.
- Approach potential mentors with a focused request.
- Learn from experienced women who have led before you.
- Unit 8
Women’s Networks
- Build alliances across departments and organisations.
- Create groups where women support one another.
- Mobilise networks to drive change together.
- Unit 9
Advocating Equality
- Argue for gender parity with clear evidence.
- Bring influential stakeholders and allies on board.
- Champion diversity, equity and inclusion constructively.
- Unit 10
Rights and Policies
- Clarify which legal and workplace protections apply to you.
- Apply organisational policies to secure fair treatment.
- Help colleagues understand and exercise their rights.
- Unit 11
Opening Doors
- Expand women’s opportunities for education and skill development.
- Encourage women’s entrepreneurship and economic participation.
- Coach and empower the next generation of women leaders.
- Unit 12
Lasting Resilience
- Build the resilience to recover from setbacks.
- Prioritise tasks so work and family both get their time.
- Guard your well-being with clear limits.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
Leadership barriers
Morning break
Building confidence
Lunch
Assertive speaking
Career strategy
Afternoon break
Win-win negotiation
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Calm disagreement
Morning break
Mentors and sponsors
Lunch
Women’s networks
Advocating equality, rights and policies
Afternoon break
Opening doors
Lasting resilience and action planning
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Through workshops and practical exercises, participants rehearse persuading a stakeholder, negotiating a request, approaching a mentor and planning a diversity initiative, together with other women leaders in Vietnam.
Voice Practice
Present a view persuasively to stakeholders and hold your ground under questioning.
Negotiation Role-Play
Negotiate a request through resistance towards a shared agreement.
Mentoring Circles
Discuss challenges with peers and gain advice from experienced leaders.
Advocacy Planning
Plan an initiative that tackles bias in your workplace.
Who should attend
Designed for women at every stage of leadership.
Whether they are seasoned executives or emerging leaders, this course suits women across diverse sectors who want to lead more effectively, widen their professional network and inspire change in their organisation.
- Women ExecutivesNavigate organisational politics and champion others.
- Team LeadersBuild collaborative, high-performing teams.
- EntrepreneursInnovate and grow their ventures.
- EducatorsLead with integrity in their institutions.
- Early-Career WomenStart building influence and networks.
- Community LeadersDrive progress in their local area.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Vietnam, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Vietnam or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No prior experience is required. The course suits women at every career stage and works well for mixed groups of emerging and established leaders.
No formal prerequisites
Open to any woman who wants to lead and make an impact.
All experience levels
From students and graduates to senior executives.
Designed for mixed groups
Emerging and established leaders learn from each other.
Ready to take part
Bring a leadership goal or challenge you are facing.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
Participants move round a learning cycle: grasp the idea, practise it in exercises, reflect on what worked and adapt it for their own organisation and community.
Practical and Actionable
Strategies participants can apply at work the next day.
Relevant to Vietnam
Shaped by the challenges women leaders meet across sectors in Vietnam.
A Supportive Community
Like-minded peers and mentors who support continued growth.
The women’s leadership cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Lead with confidence
Identify your strengths and lead with authenticity and integrity.
- 02
Speak up
Present your views persuasively and stay heard in debate.
- 03
Negotiate well
Influence stakeholders and negotiate towards consensus.
- 04
Build your network
Build alliances with mentors, sponsors and peers.
- 05
Advocate for change
Promote diversity, equity and inclusion in your organisation.
- 06
Sustain your energy
Stay resilient and prioritise your time and well-being.
Leadership grows stronger every time a woman lifts another into the room.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Hands-on exercises and planning tools let participants apply new strategies directly to their own goals and the changes they want to champion.
Workshops, discussions and practical exercises reflect situations women leaders in Vietnam may face, from building alliances to move an idea through a complex organisation to staying composed in a high-pressure negotiation. Participants learn from peers and experienced facilitators, reflect on their own style and leave with clear development goals and a network of mentors to call on.
Strengths Inventory
Note the successes and skills that show your leadership potential.
Ask Planner
Prepare your request, your fallback and replies to resistance.
Network Map
Chart your allies, mentors and the connections you still lack.
Boundary Plan
Agree limits that guard your time, health and family life.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
Participants apply these skills in organisations and communities across Vietnam, from building alliances for a new idea to negotiating their next role.
- Promotion TalksShow you are ready for the next step.
- Pay DiscussionsNegotiate pay that matches your value.
- Committee RolesShape outcomes in group decisions.
- Mentoring OthersCoach women starting their careers.
- Women’s GroupsBuild mutual support and shared action.
- Workplace PolicyPromote fair, inclusive practices.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Vietnam or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Vietnam
Adapting the programme for Vietnamese organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Vietnam.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Vietnam and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Vietnam and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Vietnam.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
The course allowed me to identify the area where errors could occur and the various steps to identify and reduce the errors. Case studies were also provided to give a real-life experience instead of theoretical lessons.
Yes, because it really highlights how our daily business decisions directly impact the local community and the environment.
The most useful aspects were learning about active listening, empathy, and adopting a growth mindset. The case studies and brainstorming sessions provided practical ideas for managing remote and hybrid teams, building rapport, and leading effectively.
Yes, because it helped me learn the basics of critical thinking to generate new ideas, analyze articles, and make arguments.
Yes definitely. Gaining a deep understanding of structured mentoring models is incredibly beneficial for anyone stepping into a leadership role.
Yes, I would recommend it. Gaining a clear framework on communication styles is highly useful for de-escalating tough client situations
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It strengthens how women lead and influence: persuasive communication, goal setting, negotiation, mentors and alliances, advocacy for diversity and inclusion, and resilience, applied to the situations women leaders meet in Vietnam.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: owning your leadership (leadership barriers, building confidence, assertive speaking, career strategy), expanding your influence (win-win negotiation, calm disagreement, mentors and sponsors, women’s networks) and leading change (advocating equality, rights and policies, opening doors and lasting resilience).
Who should attend this course?
Seasoned executives and emerging leaders from diverse sectors: team leaders, business owners, educators, women early in their careers and those who lead in their communities.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. Emerging leaders gain a solid start, while seasoned executives refine their influence and prepare to mentor others.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
Strongly practical. Workshops, discussions and exercises let participants practise persuading, negotiating, building alliances and planning change, guided by experienced facilitators.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Vietnam?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Rehearsing a persuasive pitch, negotiating a request, mentoring circles and advocacy planning, plus four tools: a strengths inventory, ask planner, network map and boundary plan.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Vietnamese context?
Yes. It is designed for women leading in Vietnam’s dynamic business landscape, with discussions and exercises built around the challenges and opportunities they meet across sectors.
Which cities in Vietnam can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Bien Hoa and Hue, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Vietnam.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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