SLASSCOM’s exclusive leadership skills bootcamp returns

• Led by award-winning leadership coach Senela Jayasuriya

SLASSCOM Vice Chair Shehani Seneviratne	Global leadership expert Senela Jayasuriya

The highly anticipated ‘Bring Out the Leader in You’ leadership skills bootcamp, organised 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.  

99X Chief Operating Officer and SLASSCOM Vice Chair Shehani Seneviratne emphasised, “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 organisations.”

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, start-ups and organisations employing women in tech or digital transformation roles, including those in HR, finance, customer-facing positions and banking. It provides actionable insights to help organisations 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. The attendees will engage in collaborative networking sessions and explore innovative thinking approaches essential for navigating today’s dynamic business climate.

Upon successful completion, the participants will receive a certification recognising their commitment to personal and professional leadership growth.

Seneviratne further explaining about the programme 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.”