The half-day MIM National Congress for Women in Management at the Westin Dragonara Resort on March 8 will bring together leading female entrepreneurs, managers and leaders to discuss the legislative framework in the light of the current challenges and opportunities for women in management.

As more women climb the corporate ladder, open their own business and guide their organisations to success, there is increasing pressure across the globe for governments to implement structures and institutions that support their career development and equal opportunities to develop as leaders.

The policy may not directly influence women who break through the glass ceiling but ought to be instrumental in ensuring adequate opportunities for them in the labour market. The current international crisis that hit European states together with the recent political developments affecting the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean basin, offer both challenges and opportunities. Every day, women are faced with key issues that can undermine their leadership capabilities if they are not versatile enough and well equipped to deal with current realities and challenges. To succeed, women often make considerable personal sacrifice. On the other hand, they have an unprecedented opportunity to maximise their potential and strengthen their leadership role in the 21st century.

For information and registration, website www.maltamanagement.com, or contact Rita Micallef at rmicallef@maltamanagement.com or on 2145 3097.