When Women Work Together: Using Our Strengths to Overcome Our Challenges

The unique strengths and challenges of women in the workplace provide the focus for this book. Duff, president of a consulting service for women, surveyed over 500 women and conducted 100 in-depth interviews to investigate women's attitudes toward and relationships with their female coworkers. Duff discovered attributes unique to women: connection, caring, and cooperation. She also identified ways in which these qualities can adversely affect career advancement for women. Case studies, quizzes, and suggestion lists aid women in finding ways to work constructively with one another. An interesting, helpful book for women who value career and relationships.
- Nancy Myers, Univ. of South Dakota Lib., Vermillion
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

"The unique strengths and challenges of women in the workplace provide the focus for this book. Duff, president of a consulting service for women, surveyed over 500 women and conducted 100 in-depth interviews to investigate women's attitudes toward and relationships with their female coworkers. Duff discovered attributes unique to women: connection, caring, and cooperation. She also identified ways in which these qualities can adversely affect career advancement for women. Case studies, quizzes, and suggestion lists aid women in finding ways to work constructively with one another. An interesting, helpful book for women who value career and relationships." --Nancy Myers, Univ. of South Dakota Lib., Vermillion, Publisher's Weekly, Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. (Reviews)