SHR — Swiss Human Resources

Canton of Fribourg

Women in Leadership Training in the canton of Fribourg

A tailored in-company programme for managers and executives, built around real situations from organisations across Fribourg.

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Why the Women in Leadership training in the canton of Fribourg

Fribourg combines the food industry, bilingual manufacturing and a university centre. Teams often work across the French–German language border.

In a food producer or a bilingual manufacturer, women in leadership roles benefit from strengthening their positioning, visibility and negotiation of responsibilities.

On-site organisation: Sessions in Fribourg or on your site; French, German or bilingual formats.

In bilingual Fribourg, leadership progression involves both visible expertise and access to decision-making networks. The course addresses positioning and career negotiation in industrial, academic and public settings.

Local challenges — Fribourg

  • Assert authority in male-dominated sectors.
  • Build networks in both language communities.
  • Negotiate development without accumulating informal duties.
  • Develop credibility beyond stereotyped expectations.

The programme in six modules

  1. Leadership identity and presence
  2. Assertiveness and difficult conversations
  3. Visibility and recognition of contributions
  4. Professional networks and sponsorship
  5. Negotiating roles and resources
  6. Individual action and organisational barriers

What the women in Leadership Training in the canton of Fribourg programme covers

The women in Leadership Training in the canton of Fribourg programme is designed for managers, executives and key contributors who want to turn women in leadership into everyday practice. Content is built around real situations from your organisation rather than generic case studies, so that each session connects directly with the decisions your teams face in the canton of Fribourg.

Core themes typically include: Leadership presence and assertiveness; Visibility and networks; Career negotiation. Each theme is adapted after a scoping conversation with your HR team and the sponsoring manager, so that the programme addresses the gaps you actually observe.

A method grounded in research and practice

Our approach combines short theoretical inputs drawn from peer-reviewed research, practical exercises, role plays and structured feedback. Participants work on their own cases, test new behaviours in a safe setting and leave with concrete commitments they can apply the following week.

Between sessions, short assignments help anchor what has been learned. A follow-up review a few weeks later measures what has changed in practice and identifies where further support is useful.

Who should attend the women in Leadership Training in the canton of Fribourg

The programme suits first-line managers, experienced team leaders, project managers and executive committees alike. Groups are kept small to allow real interaction, and the level of depth is calibrated to participants' experience.

Sessions take place on your premises in the canton of Fribourg, in a rented venue or remotely, in French, German, Italian or English depending on your teams.

Expected outcomes

At the end of the women in Leadership Training in the canton of Fribourg, participants can name the key mechanisms at play, apply proven tools to their own context and assess their progress with clear indicators. For the organisation, the benefit shows in the quality of conversations, the clarity of decisions and team engagement.

Women in Leadership training locations in the canton of Fribourg

In-company training in the canton of Fribourg

Looking for Women in Leadership training in the canton of Fribourg? We come to your premises in Fribourg and anywhere in the canton of Fribourg. Find Swiss Human Resources on Google Maps and call us to organise your training locally.

SHR — Swiss Human Resources
Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 9A, 1212 Lancy
+41 58 788 01 69
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Frequently asked questions

What does Women in Leadership training cover in the canton of Fribourg?

Women in Leadership training in the canton of Fribourg from Swiss Human Resources (SHR) covers the following modules: Leadership identity and presence; Assertiveness and difficult conversations; Visibility and recognition of contributions; Professional networks and sponsorship; Negotiating roles and resources; Individual action and organisational barriers. These elements help frame a discussion with SHR; they do not guarantee outcomes.

Which challenges does Women in Leadership training address in the canton of Fribourg?

Women in Leadership training in the canton of Fribourg addresses the following workplace situations: Assert authority in male-dominated sectors.; Build networks in both language communities.; Negotiate development without accumulating informal duties.; Develop credibility beyond stereotyped expectations.. These elements help frame a discussion with SHR; they do not guarantee outcomes.

Does the programme assume a specifically female leadership style?

No. It develops practices adapted to each participant and examines organisational barriers without attributing a single leadership style to women.

Who is the programme for?

Women managers, experts moving towards leadership responsibilities and future executives. The content is adapted to their experience and professional objectives.

Can training alone remove organisational inequalities?

No. Individual development can support action, but recruitment, promotion and work organisation also need to be examined by the organisation.

Can Women in Leadership in Fribourg be delivered to bilingual teams?

Yes. Women in Leadership can be run in French, German or alternating both, as is common in Fribourg organisations.

In which towns of the canton of Fribourg is the Women in Leadership training delivered?

We deliver it in Fribourg and the surrounding municipalities, on your premises or in a room rented for the occasion.

What is the format of the Women in Leadership training in the canton of Fribourg?

Standard format: 2 days on site, or a programme spread over 6 to 8 weeks with short sessions and individual coaching. Cohorts of 6 to 14 participants.

How do we organise the Women in Leadership training in this canton?

We build the programme with you according to the number of participants, duration and level of customisation. Contact us: SHR offices, Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 9A, 1212 Lancy, +41 58 788 01 69.

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