Analysis of the Psychosocial Development of the Female Strategic Leader

摘要

This paper examines three female strategic leaders who attained prime ministership: Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher. In an effort to ascertain commonalties in their development as strategic leaders, this study considers several psychosocial factors, beginning with birth order, impact of siblings, parental/familial relationships and value systems. Additionally, the study addresses childhood economic status, environmental stability, employment, culture, socialization, role models, political experiences and significant emotional events. After exploring the psychosocial factors and identifying commonalties, the researcher concludes with recommendations for an optimum environment for the development of the female strategic leader.