Women & Leadership Australia eNewsletter
December 2009 |
Extra special Christmas give-aways |
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As 2010 approaches, we're giving away a Red Chocolate Christmas Tree, pictured, to be delivered right to you – valued at $89 ($101 delivered). Enter the December competition to win
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How to make psychological testing pay-off
In the game of attracting and retaining the best employees, psychological testing can offer a competitive edge, provided they’re used correctly – writes Paul Clifford from the National Leadership Institute. Read more
 Best women and leadership books of 2009
These top picks provide a wide gamut of inspiring and instructivereading – covering everything from amazing women to working in teams.
This year's best books are in seven key categories: Leadership, Inspiring women, Professional achievement, People and recruitment, Working in teams, Inspiration and Whole life. Read on
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Key leadership book: Women in Family Business Leadership Roles
“[The authors] delve into the real essence of women in leadership roles, specifically but not exclusively in family business." – Jaqui Lane, CEO and Founder, Focus Publishing |
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Professors Mary Barrett and Ken Moores analyse thirteen international cases of women in family business to discover how women attained leadership or, sometimes, failed to do so. The book illuminates classic issues of entrepreneurship in a family business context, particularly the dual imperatives of innovation and business continuity. More |
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 Your Next Move
Aimed at the executive level, Your Next Move explains most every kind of career transition that a manger could face on their career path. Read the review |
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 The Time Trap
The classic best-seller has been updated with new research findings and enriching anecdotes. A comprehensive and invaluable resource. Read the review |
Frustration spills over into call for quotas
More than 50 percent of female directors support legislated gender quotas for public listed (ASX) company boards, a landmark survey has revealed. According to Claire Braund, Executive Director of Women on Boards, who conducted the survey, “Five years ago I doubt we would have seen this result, but we are seeing more and more women becoming increasingly disillusioned that anything is going to change”. More
 Support White Ribbon Day
25th November marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The major strategies of the White Ribbon Foundation of Australia include a national media campaign, education and male leadership programmes. Wear a ribbon and show your support. More
'Go Home on Time Day': Did you?
Today's another day, so it's not too late! November 25th was national Go Home On Time Day, an initiative of The Australia Institute in Canberra. According to the institute, each year, Australians work more than 2 billion hours of unpaid overtime. Learn more |
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2009 EOWA Business Achievement Awards
The federal government's Equal Opportunity for  Women in the Workplaces Agency has just named its 2007 Business Achievement Awards winners. Employers and individuals across the public and private sectors were acknowledged. (Pictured: The Hon. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Status of Women.) More on the awards
Women on boards: Sending the right message
Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner  Elizabeth Broderick (pictured) has expressed support for the leadership shown by the Australian Institute of Company Directors, which has called on all companies to be proactive by increasing the number of women on boards and at senior management levels. More |
