Overview:
This lesson is intended to introduce students to the accomplishments of women as business leaders. Although women remain under-represented in senior level positions for reasons other than their qualifications, they have made an impact in the world of business in their own unique ways. This lesson will provide an opportunity for students to investigate multiple sources to learn about the actions and choices women have made en route to becoming leaders and executives.
Knowledge@Wharton High School Articles:
- “The Conversation: Investing with a Gender Lens”
- “MLK Day Tribute: Student Lessons in Leadership”
- “Laying the Framework for a Successful Startup”
- “Future of the Business World: A Girl Scout Advocates for Redefining Success”
- “Exploring the Business of Money with a Few ‘Girls Who Invest’”
- “ElectNext’s Keya Dannenbaum: Who’s Your Perfect Political Match?”
- “Educator Toolkit: The Chief Executive Officer”
- “Digital Natives Are Poised to Solve World Problems – and Close the STEM Gender Gap”
- “CEO David Pottruck on How to Be a Great Leader”
- “Career Insight: Advice from New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham”
- “Business in 3: Cell Phone Forensics, Smart Homes and Wage Bias”
- “5 Questions for Amber Yang, Master of the ‘Space Debris Apocalypse’”
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