A briefing paper by PILDAT, is a special presentation for Women Parliamentarians to develop their parliamentary skills and understanding that is so crucial towards the discharge of their duties as public representatives. Authored by M.P.Bhandara, a senior Parliamentarian with a distinguished legislative career, the paper provides practical advice and guidelines to Women MPs to understand the dynamics of effective parliamentary leadership, and to fulfill their responsibilities in the best manner. Although the paper has been intended for women parliamentarians, its contents are almost equally applicable to all parliamentarians