Women leadership effectiveness and underrepresentation – a skills theory perspective in a Ghanaian public higher education institution
Eunice Victoria Akoto,
Isaac Boateng,
Edward Osei Akoto
et al.
Abstract:PurposeFrom a skills theory perspective, we explore the disparity between women's perceived leadership effectiveness and their underrepresentation in a public higher education institution (HEI) in Ghana. We identify the factors limiting women leaders' support and offer locally driven solutions.Design/methodology/approachA triangulated approach was used to analyse qualitative and quantitative data collected at a public HEI leadership workshop assessing perceptions of women leaders' education, communication, per… Show more
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