Successful women leaders in the human services recognize and value their own significance
as well as that of others. The helping professions are rich with women who have the
imagination and aspiration to be such leaders, but lack confidence or opportunity. Written
from an inclusive, multicultural perspective, A Dream and a Plan: A Woman’s Path
to Leadership in Human Services provides tools for women who are breaking through the
glass ceiling as well as those who are trying to unlock the door. Authors Gardella and
Haynes have written a dynamic, empowering book on women in leadership that offers
practical guidance on pursuing career advancement, overcoming barriers, and cultivating
mentorship. Extensive research was drawn from women leaders in public service and private
agencies and reveals the challenges, resources, and obstacles faced by women from
different racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds. Examining closely the potential of women
leaders to promote diversity and equity in human services organizations, the authors
provide a conceptual framework for understanding and resisting prejudice, discrimination,
and social injustice.
A Dream and a Plan is a pragmatic and motivating text for students, social
workers, and human services providers, as well as for experienced managers. Social work,
human services, women’s studies, and management educators will find this uniquely
structured text a useful teaching tool with suggestions for assignments, experiences and
recommended readings.
Special Features
- Succinct, reader-friendly text filled with case examples and illustrations.
- Special "Notes from Karen’s Diary" segments that illustrate the evolution
and experiences of an outstanding social work leader.
- Theory and research implications from social work, management, women’s studies,
ethnic studies, and other fields.
- Real life scenarios for women leaders or for women contemplating leadership positions.
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