It's Not You, It's the Workplace: Women's Conflict at Work and the Bias that Built it

According to research by Andie Kramer and Al Harris, women's relationships with other women are causing conflict in the workplace, hindering careers. The book "It's Not You, It's the Workplace" provides practical techniques to develop strong networks and unlock the potential of women in team situations. Companies that succeed in the future will be those where bias no longer blocks women's career satisfaction or advancement to leadership.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division

Why do some women believe that working with other women is more challenging than working with men? This belief is not rooted in reality, as women are not inherently harder to work with. However, after decades of working to support women's success in the workplace, Andie Kramer and Al Harris have observed a recurring pattern: Women's relationships with other women often create conflict in the workplace, impeding career advancement across various industries.

Through extensive research and hundreds of interviews, Andie and Al have identified the most challenging scenarios involving women working for, with, supervising, and collaborating with other women. Their book, "It's Not You, It's the Workplace," offers practical and immediately usable techniques to help women build strong networks that will support their career growth and enable organizations to structure their policies and practices to unlock the potential of women in team situations.

The companies that thrive in the future will be those that eliminate bias and promote equal opportunities for women's career satisfaction and leadership advancement. By fostering inclusive and supportive work environments, organizations can harness the full potential of their female workforce and achieve greater success.

In conclusion, the belief that working with other women is harder than working with men is not supported by evidence. Women are not inherently harder to work with, but societal stereotypes, toxic assumptions, and expectations can create challenges in women's relationships with other women. By addressing these issues and promoting inclusive work environments, organizations can unlock the potential of women in team situations and achieve greater success in the future.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 269 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473697270