Women at work : strategies for survival and success

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Women at work : strategies for survival and success

Anne Dickson

Kogan Page, 2001, c2000

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Includes index

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How do I get others to take me more seriously? Can I learn to settle for respect instead of needing to be liked? What is the difference between authoritative and authoritarian? How can I learn to put across my views more coherently? There are many more women managers than there were ten years ago but women in senior positions remain rare. Despite the progress made in terms of equal opportunities, many women still struggle with lack of confidence in the workplace, often overworking to compensate for self-perceived inadequacy. This book portrays the experience of individual women at work. It outlines the problems they encounter and why, and then offers practical skills and suggestions on how to develop genuine self-confidence. In addition, Anne Dickson develops a series of progressive role-plays to guide readers through situations they'll easily recognise, such as: negotiating effectively; setting limits; handling power without being oppressive; and confronting bullying and prejudice. Real self-confidence increases personal power and "Women at Work" aims to teach you that being true to yourself is pivotal to getting the most out of your work and career.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction The gap between competence and confidence Chapter 1 Assertive - substance or stereotype? Chapter 2 Speaking up Chapter 3 Taking yourself seriously Chapter 4 Feelings at work Chapter 5 When the answer is 'No' Chapter 6 Setting limits at work Chapter 7 Being angry not aggressive Chapter 8 Managing criticism Chapter 9 Handling authority Chapter 10 Giving criticism effectively Chapter 11 Gender at work - the more visible aspects Chapter 12 Gender at work - the less visible aspects Chapter 13 The culture of work Chapter 14 The value of crazy Chapter 15 Women vs. women? Chapter 16 - Or bringers of a new order Index

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  • NCID
    BA52091261
  • ISBN
    • 0749433736
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    vi, 166 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
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