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I really enjoyed reading the last book I received for review:
Winning the War for Talent in Emerging Markets, by Sylvia Ann Hewlett and Ripa Rashid.
In it, the authors not only explain the evolution and situation of the female talent pool in emerging markets, but also bring interesting thoughts and conclusions. Based on thorough research (30 case studies illustrating actionable solutions), the book performs an analysis of the many difficulties and challenges women need to face.
I specially enjoyed the "Becoming a Talent Magnet" chapter. many of the case studies show how companies can create the conditions to allow employees (not only women, I add) to grow and keep motivation levels up. The chapter analysis eight organizations that do this right: Bloomberg, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Google India, HSBC, Infosys, Pepsico India, Siemens.
My final thoughts: While reading the book I focused on trying to extract those hints, those ideas that would be easily applicable in my everyday life, in the projects I work on and in the interactions I have with my peers. Work needs to be enjoyable, and challenging: companies that allow for interesting things to happen do become magnets for talent. Crucial to create a community members care about by encouraging networking and relationship building, but also by sustaining those who work to learn and grow. Conflicts are inevitable, but with imagination, sensitivity and flexibility, companies will surely manage to get over them. Company leaders do need to trust their people if they expect excellence back from them.
You can find more about the book in this interesting interview: http://www.forbes.com/sites/rahimkanani/2011/09/06/winning-the-war-for-talent-in-emerging-markets-why-women-are-the-solution/
