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A unique and revelatory guide to understanding and navigating the
unwritten rules of the workplace—the key to achieving success,
finding meaning, and staying true to your authentic self in
today’s business world—from the organizational expert and
celebrated author of The Fix. In her two decades researching
organizations, Michelle King has discovered that people who succeed
possess a particularly unique skill: They know how workplaces work.
More specifically, to get ahead, they do not rely on the often
generic and outdated written formal rules that for a century have
defined the workplace. Instead, they have learned to gauge how they
should behave and perform by becoming aware of informal (and
unspoken) rules that exist just below the surface, rather than
“formal” organizational guidelines. In this one-of-a-kind
guide, King offers her proprietary framework based on over ten
years of research and hundreds of employees who reached leadership
positions. By focusing on five key areas -- navigating informal
networks; developing self-awareness and awareness of others;
learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions;
getting support for your next promotion; and finding meaning and
fulfillment at work—King teaches every professional how to
understand and make these systems work for them and achieve their
career ambitions. The new world of work requires a new way of
working. With more people vying for top positions, a volatile
unpredictable global workplace, and an ever-evolving landscape, it
is increasingly important for employees to understand how to
negotiate the unspoken and intangible elements of workplace
culture.. In How Work Works, King dispels old myths and provides
keen observations about what it means to find belonging, build
networks, manage the informal and ultimately thrive at work.
"A passionate, practical roadmap for addressing inequality and
finally making our workplaces work for women" Arianna Huffington
Foreword by Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel For years, we've
been telling women that in order to succeed at work, they have to
change themselves first - lean in, negotiate like a man, don't act
too nicely or you won't get the corner office. But after sixteen
years working with major Fortune 500 companies as a gender equality
expert, Michelle King has realised one simple truth - the tired
advice of fixing women doesn't fix anything. The truth is that
workplaces are gendered; they were designed by men for men. Because
of this, most organisations unconsciously carry the idea of an
'ideal worker', typically a straight, white man who doesn't have to
juggle work and family commitments. Based on King's research and
exclusive interviews with major companies and thought leaders, The
Fix reveals why denying the fact that women are held back just
because they are women - what she calls gender denial - is the
biggest obstacle holding women back at work and outlines the hidden
sexism and invisible barriers women encounter at work every day.
Women who speak up are seen as pushy. Women who ask for a pay rise
are seen as difficult. Women who spend hours networking don't get
the same career benefits as men do. Because women don't look like
the ideal worker and can't behave like the ideal worker, they are
passed over for promotions, paid less, and pushed out of the
workforce, not because they aren't good enough, but because they
aren't men. In this fascinating and empowering book, King outlines
the invisible barriers that hold women back at all stages of their
careers, and provides readers with a clear set of takeaways to
thrive despite the sexist workplace, as they fight for change from
within. Gender equality is not about women, and it is not about men
- it is about making workplaces work for everyone. Together, we can
fix work, not women.
Find success in a workplace dominated by men. Sexism. Self-doubt.
Invisibility. When you're one of the only women in your workplace,
it can be difficult to gain your footing. Organizations need to
change, but in the meantime, women can find success in these
settings-and even flourish in them. Thriving in a Male-Dominated
Workplace provides the advice you need to ensure your professional
growth in roles and industries that have traditionally been filled
by and controlled by men. From connecting with the right people to
growing your confidence to fighting back against bias, you'll be
able to establish your credibility and be seen by your colleagues
as the expert you are. This book will inspire you to: Find support
across the organization Overcome impostor syndrome and self-doubt
Speak up for yourself and your accomplishments Build a better
culture-once and for all The HBR Women at Work series spotlights
the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout
their careers. With interviews from the popular podcast of the same
name and related articles, stories, and research, these books
provide inspiration and advice for taking on topics at work like
inequity, advancement, and building community. Featuring detailed
discussion guides, this series will help you spark important
conversations about where we're at and how to move forward.
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