Women in Management Review: Volume 11 Issue 3

Reflections on a black woman’s management learning

Gloria Bravette

During the Autumn of 1991 the author became involved in a process of “conscientization” (awakened critical consciousness) as she sought to gain understanding of herself, of other…

Success for women library managers ‐ but on whose terms?

Jane Simon

Notes that women have made significant inroads into Australian library management over the last decade. Identifies a double‐glazed glass ceiling in Australian libraries and an…

Feminizing the boardroom: a study of the effects of corporatization on the number and status of women directors in New Zealand companies

Jacqui Shilton, Judy McGregor, Marianne Tremaine

Changes to government policy, deregulation and corporatization in New Zealand have influenced the number and status of women on boards of directors. Using company records…

Characteristics of successful women managers and professionals in local government: a national survey

Kato B. Keeton

Describes a survey of international City/County Management Association female members in professional, mid‐level management, and upperlevel management positions to determine the…