Training and Development for Women: Training and Development for Women

Training and development for women has been one of the growth areas of the 1980s. Recent campaigns such as Opportunity 2000, plus the appearance of numerous courses, training materials and self teaching packs, all aim to raise awareness of the contribution that women make to work and the economy. Part of the "Library Training Guides" series, this text explores the reasons for this upsurge of interest, and looks at demographic changes, the skills shortage and the development of positive action approaches to encourage women to return to, and contribute more at, work. The guide also offers a practical appraisal of the options available to trainers and trainees. Aspects covered include: women only training management development programmes assertiveness training career / life issues. The use of sample programmes focuses the reader's attention on factors to be taken into account when designing training programmes for women in libraries and information units. The guide also considers other approaches, such as mentoring, networking and shadowing, and concludes with a list of organizations offering training and development for women, and a comprehensive list of references.