Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Ghasem Fouladi ¹
• Zahra Fatholahi Nargese ²

¹ PhD in Future Studies from Supreme National Defense University, Professor of University of Eyvanakey, Tehran, Iran

² PhD. Student in Future Studies, University of Eyvanakey, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The current research is applied research and is included in the category of exploratory research.This research is based on mixed research that was conducted qualitatively and in an inductive analogical paradigm.Statistical population of this research is the experts, 25 of whom were selected using the purposeful sampling method based on the principle of theoretical adequacy.Tool for collecting information in the qualitative part of the research is a semi-structured interview, based on which, key and effective factors on the acceptance and participation of women in the leadership of the organization were identified. The data collection tool in the quantitative part is the critical uncertainty questionnaire.To analyze the data in the qualitative part, the content analysis method coding approach and Maxqda software were used.Also to formulate the future scenarios of women's roles and participation in the organization's leadership the critical uncertainty approach has been used in the quantitative part. Results of the research indicate that the male-dominated and female-dominated organizational culture and the empowerment and professional development of women to hold managerial positions are two important key factors in the role and participation of women in the leadership of the organization, which are the main basis of scenario writing in this research.

Keywords

• Women
• women's leadership
• synergistic leadership
• scenario writing
• critical uncertainty

Main Subjects

• Organizational Leadership