PWN Dublin

Engaging Men as Allies

Published on December 18, 2024 by Rebecca Fountain

Allyship Programme

PWN Dublin strongly believes that a crucial predictor of success is engaging male leaders and colleagues in our mission of balanced leadership. Our Allyship Programme leverages best practice from allyship programmes globally. 2027 will mark our third year running this programme, which has been highly successful in changing attitudes and behaviours of our male participants. Our male allies report significant increases in their awareness and actions as allies for gender balance.

The Advantages are Compelling!

  • Research shows that inclusive leaders are 62% more likely to occupy the C-suite (Harvard Business Review, May 2021)
  • Allies report that they build better connections and are trusted more by others, with 97% of active allies saying a focus on allyship has made them better leaders (Token Man, November 2022)
  • Workplace allyship leads to better family and societal outcomes, e.g., greater involvement of men as fathers, less strain on partners. (MC Huerta et al, March 2017)  

Programme Details

The programme consists of a launch event and three x 2-2.5-hour group sessions, from September to December. The sessions create a supportive space for male allies to reflect on why allyship matters, explore the challenges and opportunities of active allyship, and consider how they can be more intentional in modelling inclusive leadership across all aspects of life.

Topics covered include:

  • A deep dive into the research that shows the benefits to men in their careers and in their personal lives from engaging in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and gender balance
  • Enhancing awareness of the experiences, barriers and challenges women face in the workplace and beyond.
  • Developing a personal vision and advocacy skills as inclusive leaders 
  • Explore how we can support each other to achieve a more balanced workplace. 
  • A personal Action Plan to drive change in their organisation

Key Dates (Provisional)

  • Launch Event: 15th September,18:00- 21:00 - The Impact of Allyship and Inclusive Leadership.
  • Session 1: 2.5 hours (in-person) - Oct tbc
  • Session 2: 2 hours (online) - Nov tbc
  • Session 3: 2.5 hours (in-person) - Dec tbc


Registration for our 2027 programme will open in July.

If you have any questions or need more programme information, please contact our Allyship and Inclusive Leadership Lead, Brendan McGuiness, at allyship@pwndublin.net.