Developing Women Leaders: A Guide for Men and Women in Organizations

By Anna Valerio

Developing Women Leaders answers the question "How dowe best develop women leaders?" with practical solutionsdrawn from current literature and the author's personalinterviews with high-achievers in major US companies anduniversities. Presents research-based, practical solutions to help people inorganizations develop talented women
Describes what organizations and individuals need to know aboutleadership competencies, personality, and leadership styles
Explains gender-related issues that affect the behaviors ofboth women and men at work
Integrates first-hand accounts by high-achieving women and menfrom major US companies and universities about their leadershipexperiences
Separate chapters addressed to CEOs and Human Resourceexecutives, managers, and women offer practical suggestions toimplement in their organizations, using examples from some 'bestpractice' companies
Has relevance across the range of all organizations includingFortune 500 companies, academic institutions, non-profitorganizations and small businesses
Has significance for every aspect of society - business, government, law, families, careers, and health

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405183713
• ISBN13: 9781405183710
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"