Overview
- Contributes to debates in fields such as higher education, leadership, management, gender, career & work-life balance
- Offers practical recommendations to women and those wishing to support women to go on to lead
- Explores academic debates on gendered organizations
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This book outlines in-depth the findings of a five-year longitudinal mixed methods study with academic and professional services women working in higher education in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Key themes in the book include women’s engagement in leadership, careers in higher education, work and stress, women-only leadership programmes, intersectional perspectives that shine a light on differential experiences of women and the gendered culture of higher education. The book outlines several significant implications for women working in higher education, for those managing higher education institutions (HEIs), and for those involved in higher education policy development.
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Reviews
"Drawing on data from 3,796 women, this book looks at the impact of Aurora on individual academics and professional staff, in the context of the organisational culture in which they work. It challenges popular assumptions: showing that Athena Swan awards made little difference to their experiences; and that equal respect for men and women leaders was particularly poor in Republic of Ireland universities. Essential reading for leaders and training providers." (Pat O’Connor, Professor Emeritus Sociology and Social Policy, University of Limerick, Ireland)
"An engaging, thought-provoking, and insightful book that offers a sustained critique of women’s academic and professional careers and leadership in higher education. It is impossible to read this text and not share the joys, sorrows, successes, and disquiet embedded in the diverse narratives presented. Meticulously researched, this book is a timely reminder that while much has been achieved, critical questions must continue to be asked." (Tanya Fitzgerald, Professor of Higher Education, University of Western Australia, Australia)
"I am very excited to see the publication of this book. It provides a rare, forensic and sustained insight into the culture and structures of HEIs in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and highlights how women's careers are faring in the HEI sector. The Aurora leadership programme for women run by Advance HE is reported to have had a transformational impact, helping participants to self-identify for leadership roles, build meaningful networks with other women, seek out mentoring; and gain confidence and assertiveness in self-managing their career trajectories. This book surfaces the real challenges for women, both in academic and professional services roles, with the latter group's experiences often neglected in earlier studies. While the book draws on a huge, complex and meticulously collected set of survey data, it is distinctive in sharing the direct voices of women througha range of powerful and critical case studies. Structural and attitudinal challenges are exposed and career triumphs and troubles surfaced. The book is enriched by a clear and accessible style and should be mandatory reading for all senior HEI leaders as well as line managers. It also provides hard data, insights, shared experiences and tools to enable career enhancement for current or aspiring women leaders." (Lorna McKee FAcSS, FRSA, Emeritus Professor of Management and Health Services Research, University of Aberdeen, Scotland)
"Women Doing Leadership in Higher Education makes a significant contribution to the field of gender, higher education and leadership. Based on an impressive longitudinal data set, including survey responses from 3796 academics, Women Doing Leadership provides a rich insight into the lived realities of women who have undertaken a women’s-only leadership development programme in the UK (Aurora). Whilst the context is the UK, this study has international relevance and is must-read for those working in EDI in the sector." (Sarah Aiston, Professor of Public Policy, Teesside University, UK)
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Sarah Barnard is Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Contemporary Work at Loughborough Business School, Loughborough University, UK. Sarah’s research is focused on advancing social justice in organisational contexts.
John Arnold is Emeritus Professor at Loughborough Business School, Loughborough University, UK. John’s research centres on careers and their management from both individual and organisational perspectives
Fehmidah Munir is Professor of Health Psychology in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, UK. Fehmidah’ s research expertise is on work, health and wellbeing.
Sara Bosley is a former researcher and lecturer at Loughborough Business School, Loughborough University, UK. Sara’s research focused on careers, workforce and development. She retired in 2020.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Women Doing Leadership in Higher Education
Book Subtitle: Academic and Professional Services Perspectives
Authors: Sarah Barnard, John Arnold, Fehmidah Munir, Sara Bosley
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54365-4
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) under exclusive license to Springer Nature 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-54364-7Published: 14 May 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-54367-8Due: 21 June 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-54365-4Published: 13 May 2024
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVI, 324
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations
Topics: Business Strategy/Leadership, Management, Higher Education