Eve on top : women's experience of success in the public sector / David Baker and Bernadette Casey ;authors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baker, David P., 1952-

Contributor:

Casey, Bernadette.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women in public life--Great Britain.

Women in public life.

Women government executives.

Leadership in women.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Chandos Publishing ; Woodhead Publishing Limited : Oxford, [England] : Cambridge, [England], 2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Eve on Top takes an in-depth look at the position of women in senior positions in the public sector using a case-study approach, based on ten 'successful' women and their background, upbringing, career progression, successes and failures, challenges and experiences. Each case study includes a 'lessons learned' response in the form of advice both to other women, and the organisations in which they work. Surrounding and supporting the case studies are short essays charting the main themes that emerge from the interview process, backed up by extensive literature reviews. The book also compares re

Contents:

Cover; Eve on Top: Women's experience of success in the public sector; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Editorial conventions and confidentiality; About the authors; 1 Women at the top (or not): history, background, issues and themes; Introduction; Progress in context: two steps forward, one back?; Ceilings, walls and floors: the continuation of disadvantage?; Family matters; Success; Strategies for success and 'performing masculinity'; Conclusion; Notes; References; 2 Methodology: an explanation and a critique; Introduction

Quantity or quality?The interview format - some issues; The sample; Confidentiality and anonymity - from case studies to case interviews; Doing the interviews - initial steps and revisions; Conclusion; References; 3 Characteristics of the women in the study; Introduction; Social profile; Personal characteristics - how did these women see themselves?; Ambition, motivation and determination to succeed; Energy, hard work, perfectionism; Rebels with a cause; Confidence; Communication, empathy, the 'softer' side; Balance and perspective - 'it's only a job'; Nature versus nurture; Conclusion; Note

References4 Exploring and experiencing 'success'; Introduction; Rationale; Defining our terms; Questions for discussion; The participants' views of success; Self-deprecation and external recognition; The broader debate; Confidence; Conclusion; References; 5 Career progression and planning; Introduction; 'It just happened'; Planned and not planned; Changing targets; Turning points; Taking risks and being determined; Getting promoted; Stepping off the ladder; Future plans; Conclusion; References; 6 Mentoring, role models and networking; Introduction

The importance of good mentoring and role modelsIndividuals; Men as mentors and role models; Support and role of family; The women themselves as mentors and role models; The importance of networking; Types of network and network make-up; Conclusion; Notes; References; 7 Gender; Introduction; Difference and differentiation; Gendered perspectives; Being a woman: help or hindrance?; Conclusion; References; 8 Barriers and obstacles; Introduction; Types of barrier and obstacle; Obstacles based on discrimination; A work culture of masculinity; Self-imposed barriers; Women as barriers to other women

SnobberyNo obvious barriers; Perceptions; Conclusion; Note; References; 9 The 'glass ceiling'; Introduction; Evidence for a 'glass ceiling'; No personal experience; Not deserving of promotion?; Continued unequal treatment; The next generation; Conclusion; Notes; References; 10 Sacrifices, gains, balances and choices; Introduction; Sacrifices; Gains; Choices; Conclusion; References; 11 Domestic considerations; Introduction; Women as carers; Improved conditions; Tempted to stay at home; Being there - or not; Supportive partners; Two-career families; Conclusion; References; 12 Working harder?

Introduction

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781843344957

1843344955

9781780631608

178063160X

OCLC:

866442351