Three Reasons to Avoid Lists

1. They are lists. 2. See previous item. 3 Read below.My “Workspace” column, lamenting the rising incidence of numbered online lists of management and career advice, was published by The Conference Board Review in October 2013 and can be found here:...

Part-time bosses say they do a better job

A series of articles I wrote about the Timewise Power Part Time List of groundbreaking business leaders with innovative work styles appeared in the Financial Times on 5 December...

BBC World Service discussion on the Future of Work

I’ve just taken part in a lively discussion programme about flexibility and the future of work on the BBC World Service. Fellow guests were the Guardian’s Zoe Williams and Microsoft’s Dave Coplin. The programme, In the Balance, presented by Colm...

Strategies for changing the gender imbalance

Getting men to lead change is a key step in shifting persistent gender imbalance at the top of organisations, writes Alison MaitlandPublished by International Women of Excellence, June 2013[email-download download_id=”569″...

Don’t forget your toothbrush

Tips for busy female professionals on travelling light and crumple-free, by Alison MaitlandPublished by International Women of Excellence (IWE), March 2013[email-download download_id=”510″ contact_form_id=”90″]