Study goals
The study aims to understand how project management contributes to the advancement of women into organizational leadership by analyzing a female leadership program in a financial institution through qualitative interviews and document analysis, seeking to promote gender equality and equitable organizational practices.
Relevance / originality
The article is relevant for demonstrating that female leadership programs based on strategic projects strengthen skills, enhance visibility, and promote gender equality, contributing to more ethical, inclusive, and sustainable organizational decisions in corporate environments.
Methodology / approach
The study adopted a qualitative approach, using the case study method in an organizational and managerial context, with data collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, consultation of the corporate website, and secondary data, involving program participants, mentors, and leaders.
Main results
The study revealed that the program strengthened self-confidence, support networks, and leadership skills, increased institutional visibility and stakeholder engagement, but pointed out challenges such as scheduling conflicts, lack of racial diversity, and the need for structural improvements in the projects.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The theoretical contributions include expanding the understanding of how project management can foster female leadership, highlighting its role in developing technical and behavioral skills, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting ethical, sustainable, and inclusive decision-making.
Social / management contributions
The study makes a social contribution by showing that female leadership programs in strategic projects promote inclusion, strengthen support networks, increase women’s visibility, and encourage more equitable organizational practices, generating positive impacts on diversity and equal opportunity.