The highly anticipated ‘Bring Out the Leader in You’ Leadership Skills Bootcamp, organized by the SLASSCOM Women Technopreneurs Forum in partnership with SLASSCOM Academy, is back by popular demand. Led by award-winning global leadership expert Senela Jayasuriya, this transformative two-day event focusing on key areas like self-confidence, imposter syndrome, executive presence, communication, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and accountability, is designed to equip women in the tech industry with the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to overcome barriers, drive meaningful change, and secure more leadership roles in the corporate tech sector.
Shehani Seneviratne, Chief Operating Officer at 99X and Vice Chair of SLASSCOM, emphasized, “This bootcamp creates invaluable opportunities for women in tech to gain the leadership skills essential for today’s dynamic business environment. By empowering female leaders, we are not just fostering inclusion but also driving innovation and better performance metrics for organizations.”
Senela Jayasuriya added, “The demand for female leaders in the tech sector is greater than ever. By filling the female leadership pipeline, companies can see significant improvements in performance, innovation, and inclusion, while becoming more attractive to investors seeking diverse leadership teams.”
The ‘Bring Out the Leader in You’ bootcamp is a strategic investment in talent development for IT companies, startups, and organizations employing women in tech or digital transformation roles, including those in HR, finance, customer-facing positions, and banking. It provides actionable insights to help organizations boost employee productivity and performance, retain top female talent by offering growth opportunities, and build a diverse leadership pipeline to drive innovation. Additionally, it fosters a culture of inclusion and forward-thinking leadership in tech, contributing to long-term success and a more inclusive work environment.
It also offers a rich blend of self-assessments, thought-provoking discussions, and practical strategies for participants to develop leadership capabilities in a rapidly evolving and volatile market. Attendees will engage in collaborative networking sessions and explore innovative thinking approaches essential for navigating today’s dynamic business climate.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification recognizing their commitment to personal and professional leadership growth.
Shehani Seneviratne further explaining about the program said “Sri Lanka’s tech industry showed great resilience during COVID-19, though retaining mid-level talent remains a challenge. As the global tech landscape evolves, fostering resilience and adaptability is crucial for growth. Women in tech face unique challenges like limited access to leadership development, unconscious biases, and a lack of role models. Resilience and situational management are essential for women to break barriers and create inclusive environments. The ‘Bring Out the Leader in You’ Leadership Skills Bootcamp offers women in tech the chance to develop the skills needed to overcome these challenges, drive change, and secure leadership roles. This bootcamp is a strategic investment in personal growth and long-term success, empowering women to lead with confidence, shape the future of the tech industry, and create more inclusive work environments. “
