Explore the most widespread myths concerning women in the workplace, then dismantle them with facts, arguments, logic and tactics
Every organisation has stories about women in the workplace that live on through constant retelling- 'Women are too emotional'; 'Women are not interested in a career'; and 'We are hiring the best person for the job, regardless of gender'. We need to dispel these myths that undermine women and are keeping them on a lesser footing. Here are the tools for doing just that.
Based on thorough research and made highly relevant through dozens of anecdotes from hundreds of hours of interviews, Narratives- The Stories That Hold Women Back At Work will shatter ongoing workplace gender myths. Mette Johansson, in this book, provides context and different perspectives to dispel these myths and offer women-and men-the powerful arguments and tools they need to counteract them and ensure a fairer and more competitive workplace-and a better business overall.
Written in a highly entertaining way, Narratives challenges us to take different perspectives in the gender equity debate.
By:
Mette Johansson
Imprint: Penguin Random House SEA
Country of Publication: Singapore
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 137mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9789815144079
ISBN 10: 9815144073
Pages: 254
Publication Date: 15 December 2023
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Section I Myth One: ‘ Women Are Too Emotional’ Myth Two: ‘ We Adhere to Meritocracy’ Myth Three: ‘ Women Can’ t Work Together’ Myth Four: ‘ We Don’ t Have a Gender Pay Gap Here’ Myth Five: ‘ Mothers Aren’ t Committed to Work’ Myth Six: ‘ We Can’ t Find Women to Fill Leadership Positions’ Myth Seven: ‘ Women Speak Too Much’ Myth Eight: ‘ Women Bosses Are Too Bossy’ Myth Nine: ‘ Women Are Indecisive’ Myth Ten: ‘ Women Are Not Suited for Sales Positions’ Section II Skills for Speaking Up and Dispelling the Myths Effectively Skill One: Choose Your Audience Wisely Skill Two: Separating Impact from Intent Skill Three: Empathy and Compassion Skill Four: Managing Your Own Emotions Skill Five: Asking Questions Rather Than Making Statements Skill Six: Ensuring Your Questions Are Neutral Skill Seven: Persuading with Facts, Stories, and Case Studies Skill Eight: Managing Confrontations Skill Nine: Healthy Debates Skill Ten: Understanding the Cultural Dimension
Mette Johansson (MBA, CSP, PCC) is a highly awarded author, speaker and consultant. She worked in leadership roles for multinational corporations for fifteen years before founding MetaMind, a training consultancy providing consulting and learning programmes in the people side of leadership skills. Mette has spoken internationally on Authentic, Inspirational and Inclusive Leadership at a wide variety of global conferences, corporations and business schools. Her clients include Citibank, Airbnb, Microsoft, UPS, Pfizer, Capitaland, and many more. Awards for her activities include the AmCham HERo award, the Asia Women Icon Award, HRM Asia Silver and Bronze, the Golden Door - REX Karmaveer Medal, and APAC insider's Best Leadership Development Company 2020 and 2022. Mette is also the founder and relentless driver of the non-profit KeyNote - Women Speakers' directory, with a mission to bring diversity to speaking stages around the world. She is regularly featured in media in Singapore, from Harper's Bazaar to Straits Times. Having lived in ten countries outside her birthplace, Denmark, Mette is a global citizen who speaks fluently in four languages and currently calls Singapore home.
