Developing Women Leaders: A Guide for Men and Women in Organizations
- 2h 52m
- Anna Marie Valerio
- John Wiley & Sons (UK)
- 2009
Developing Women Leaders answers the question “How do we best develop women leaders?” with practical solutions drawn from current literature and the author’s personal interviews with high-achievers in major US companies and universities.
- Presents research-based, practical solutions to help people in organizations develop talented women
- Describes what organizations and individuals need to know about leadership competencies, personality, and leadership styles
- Explains gender-related issues that affect the behaviors of both women and men at work
- Integrates first-hand accounts by high-achieving women and men from major US companies and universities about their leadership experiences
- Separate chapters addressed to CEOs and Human Resource executives, managers, and women offer practical suggestions to implement in their organizations, using examples from some 'best practice' companies
- Has relevance across the range of all organizations including Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, non-profit organizations and small businesses
- Has significance for every aspect of society – business, government, law, families, careers, and health
About the Author
Anna Marie Valerio, Ph.D., President of Executive Leadership Strategies, LLC, is a consultant specializing in executive coaching and leadership development. Her areas of expertise also include individual assessment, women’s leadership, and performance management. Her book, Executive Coaching: A Guide for the HR Professional, co-authored with Robert J. Lee and published by Wiley/Pfeiffer, is a practical guide about coaching and how to use it in organizations. Anna Marie has made numerous presentations at professional conferences.
In this Book
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Developing Women Leaders—A Guide for Men and Women in Organizations
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Series Editor’s Preface
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Preface
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Introduction
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Why Women’s Leadership Today Invites Questions and Requires Answers
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What Women and Men Need to Know About Leadership and Its Development
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CEOs and Human Resource Executives Can Develop Talented Women
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What Managers Can Do to Develop Talented Women
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What Women Can Do to Develop Themselves
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In the Words of Some of Today’s Leaders
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What Does the Future Hold?
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Notes
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References and Further Readings
