eve-olution newsletter November 2005
Contents
- Statistic of the month
- Book of the month
- Agenda for change, coaching tip from Jane Campion, eve-olution's strategic coach
- Survey 2005 Feedback – thank you
- Creative Female Leader
Statistic of the month
25% of British workers are too scared to take a full lunch hour in case the boss disapproves. Source: Daily Mail
Book of the month
The hidden brain drain: Off-ramps and on-ramps in womens' careers - A Harvard Business Review Research Report
If you still havent had a copy of this fascinating and well researched report – order it now from www.hbr.org. The report looks at why corporations have done such a dismal job of retaining female talent. In fact they actually make it easy for women to leave. One of the most startling findings is that none of the women interviewed who were returning to work after a career break in Financial Services wanted to go back to the company that she left.
Agenda for Change
by Jane Campion, eve-olution's strategic coach
The most influential voices on diversity and women in the workplace (see last month's newsletter) have created an agenda which eve-olution's coach, Jane Campion, finds irresistible. The issues are fundamental to diverse workplaces and greater productivity…and greater personal satisfaction for everyone at work.
This month's issue: A majority of organisations aren't realising the competitive advantage of a diverse workforce. Read the coaching tip and the individual way to meet this challenge. (MS Word document, 112kb)
Jane Campion is eve-olution's strategic coach. She coaches senior executives and their organisations towards peak performance and lasting change. Email her at jane@eve-olution.net with feedback and ideas for future tips.
Survey 2005 Feedback – thank you
Dear eve-olution
I have just read with great interest this year's survey and had to say how much I related to so many of the comments. I was particularly pleased to see that I was not alone in wanting to focus on getting the job done rather than on office politics. I became self-employed from Arthur Andersen in 1994 and happily declared my office a politic-free zone. I always felt that I was being measured by a yardstick designed for use with a man and they simply didn't have one to measure my performance, somehow results didn't always seem to count on their own.
Thanks for sending the survey to me. I wish you luck in your efforts to change perceptions.
Melanie Lord
Thank you very much to the many men and women who wrote in as a result of the survey – Women Leaders Speak Out 2005; In search of a cultured company. We are particularly grateful to the growing band of men who are lending their voice to the call for change. This includes the men that work with and for eve-olution who believe in inclusion not separation and collaboration not command and control. Who believe in a new way of working - for all - that improves effectiveness and productivity and who believe that not paying attention to diversity and inclusion and continuing to allow the current brain drain is tantamount to asset stripping their companies.
To view the results of this year's survey, click here...
Creative Female Leader
Creative Female Leader - eve-olution's Flagship External programme attended by diverse senior women from Banking, Retail, Police, Investment Banking, Public Sector, Manufacturing, Consulting.
This ground-breaking two day event still forms a key part of much of our progressive leadership work within FTSE100 companies. The CFL has helped countless numbers of entrepreneurial and ambitious women develop clearer visions, strategy and take actions to move towards new goals and horizons. The course is still open for individual delegate participation - Contact us now to see how you to can create a massive shift in your own awareness and effectiveness.
Feedback from the last event:
'Thanks for last week. I have to admit I was very much the sceptic before I arrived however the course was great, it gave me time to think about what I want and indeed how I could get it. Some very useful tools and techniques.'
'I have never been on a course before that was focussed on me and not just business – great 2 days. Thank you!'
'I had a very constructive and enjoyable course and it was great to meet all of you. This course is quite different in content and outcome to what I expected and it was refreshing.'
'2 of the most constructive days I have ever had I think – am excited about using all I've learnt!'