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Women leaders: how to help them “hit the ground running”

Liz Cornish (Funding Partner, First 100 Days Consulting, Healdsburg, California, USA.)

Development and Learning in Organizations

ISSN: 1477-7282

Article publication date: 2 January 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of the paper is to look the development of women leadership.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper looks at how organizations can help women at crucial leadership transition stages.

Findings

The paper finds that the first months in any leadership challenge can be both exiting and vulnerable. Used well, it is an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate success and create long‐term positive momentum.

Originality/value

The paper provides useful suggestions for supporting women in the leadership transition.

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Citation

Cornish, L. (2007), "Women leaders: how to help them “hit the ground running”", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 21 No. 1, pp. 18-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280710717443

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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