The proceedings of the roundtable make it clear that there is valuable guidance to provide to women to help them ensure that their talents are recognized and that they create for themselves every opportunity for advancement. This guide presents that guidance shared at the roundtable in eight chapters that each summarize the discussions of a roundtable focus group. The guide is a practical source, organized to make it easy to find information on a subject as it is needed. For readers looking for a mentor, chapter 4 has much to say about what to look for in one. For those who want to change jobs, chapter 1 advises on the job search.
Many women worry about the impact on the children if they move into management.
Chapter 6 relates what other women have done to balance conflicts between family and career demands. Finally, some women want more in-depth information, or even a different perspective than is available from this guide. A fully annotated bibliography at the end provides additional sources of' valuable guidance on topics related to career development.