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SUMMARY:Let Them, Then Decide: Strategic Career Navigation for Women in Security
DESCRIPTION:Women in the security profession are often encouraged to demonstrate resilience, adaptability and persistence as pathways to career advancement, yet many operate in organizational environments where leadership support is inconsistent, psychological safety is limited and speaking up carries professional risk. This session reframes the popular concept of “Let Them” as a strategic, evidence-informed framework for career navigation rather than disengagement or indifference.\nGrounded in research on psychological safety, leadership behavior, social exchange and workplace dynamics, the presentation explores how women can interpret workplace behavior as data, assess organizational conditions and make intentional decisions about influence, negotiation and career progression. Participants will examine how gendered leadership norms, bias and organizational culture shape opportunities for advancement and engagement in security roles.\nDesigned as an interactive large-group discussion, the session encourages reflection, shared learning and practical insight and aims to equip women in security with practical tools to protect well-being, lead by influence and advance their careers without internalizing systemic barriers as personal shortcomings.\nAt the end of the session, participants will be able to:\n\nAssess psychological safety and leadership behavior in their organizations to inform strategic decisions about voice, influence and career advancement\nApply a structured “Let Them → Assess → Decide” framework to navigate bias, conflict, negotiation and career transitions in security environments\nIdentify practical strategies to lead by influence, manage up and protect well-being without internalizing systemic barriers as personal shortcomings\n\n
URL:https://securityleadher.org/events/let-them-then-decide-strategic-career-navigation-for-women-in-security/
CATEGORIES:Agenda,Breakout (Career Advancement)
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