Perceptions of female leadership from three co-ops in British Columbia

This paper presents research on existing female leaders of co-operatives and their perceptions of differences between their leadership styles and that of men. It is an early exploration with a small empirical base. Women contemplating careers in co-ops need to see or read other female leaders in order to see themselves as potential leaders. The research will also be relevant to women from groups who face multiple barriers such as differently-abled people, visible minorities, lesbians and First Nations.