Human Resource Development and Senior Women Managers in the North‐East Available to Purchase

Considers how women have progressed in their careers to middle/senior management levels in the North‐East. Focuses on the individual experiences of 40 such women and covers the impacts of their work and environment, education training and development, personal circumstances,and contributions and barriers to success. The data were collected via interviews and questionnaires during 1992/3. Our findings point to a highly qualified group of women who stress the importance of networking and mentoring at different stages in their careers. Personal characteristics are highlighted as contributors to success. Organizational issues and peer pressure are among the key barriers to success.