Developing Women Leaders: A Guide for Men and Women in Organizations (TMEZ - Talent Management Essentials) [Paperback]

Anna Marie Valerio (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2009 | ISBN-10: 1405183705 | ISBN-13: 978-1405183703 | Edition: 5

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

Editorial Reviews

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"Valerio leaves the reader with some thought provoking questions as to where we go from here. In short, the book is an important read for anybody committed to developing and harnessing women's leadership talent." (Work, Employment & Society, 21 November 2011)

"The book has relevance across the range of all organizations including major companies, academic institutions and non-profit organizations. It has significance for every aspect of society - business, government, law, families, careers, and health.” (Publicnet.co.uk, November 2009)

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"In any organization today, women leaders will help drive business growth and improved performance. Anna Marie Valerio’s Developing Women Leaders is a practical guide that helps organizations not only to achieve this growth objective, but also to create the right opportunities for talented women to develop their careers and to advance within that company."
–Nancy McKinstry, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board, Wolters Kluwer

"Dr. Valerio’s thoughtful and thought-provoking book is essential reading for anyone who cares about the development of the next generation of leaders, regardless of gender. As a female president and CEO in a historically male-dominated industry, I recognize the value and insights offered in the book, and applaud the proactive approaches to gender issues in the workplace."
–Nancy Hill, President-CEO, American Association of Advertising Agencies

"Developing Women Leaders is a trove of useful advice for the advancement of women. Many talented women whose careers have stalled at mid-management can apply the book’s strategies to move into top-level careers. Women and men benefit when we have the most talented people leading organizations. Valerio offers something for everyone. There are great "tips" for women who want to advance their careers, administrators who control access to the top, and for human resource departments that can help to increase the number of women in leadership positions."
–Diane F. Halpern, Claremont McKenna College

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Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 5 edition (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405183705
• ISBN-13: 978-1405183703
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #540,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pragmatic Reading for those who want to develop women leaders, February 23, 2010

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Marianne Lepre-Nolan (Somers, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Developing Women Leaders: A Guide for Men and Women in Organizations (TMEZ - Talent Management Essentials) (Paperback)

So, you need to develop the women in your organization? This is a particularly helpful book. If you don't have time to read it cover to cover, the highlighted "Good To Know" boxes that are set-off from the regular type are quick, easy to digest knowledge bytes. If you have time for just one chapter, go to Chapter 5, "What Managers Can Do to Develop Talented Women". But do get this book - it is extremely well researched and written by Anna Marie Valerio, Ph.D. so the research is spot on.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful tips for every career!, January 31, 2010

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J. Mason "avid book lover" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Developing Women Leaders: A Guide for Men and Women in Organizations (TMEZ - Talent Management Essentials) (Paperback)

Developing Women Leaders has many practical tips to help men and women understand how to develop their leadership skill set. This is especially important in today's economy; it gives the reader an edge in any job market.

This book is also extremely helpful for young professionals; it offers ideas on how to get ahead and move forward in their careers.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, very usable book!, November 24, 2009

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Marilyn J. Mcleod "Coach Marilyn" (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Developing Women Leaders: A Guide for Men and Women in Organizations (TMEZ - Talent Management Essentials) (Paperback)

Anna Marie is a wise and wonderfully effective coach, and it comes through in her book.

She shares practical examples and asks questions that help the reader understand the dynamics of a situation in order to meet with success.

It's just the right size to carry around and read a section on the train or on a quick break.

It's a very worthwhile book.