Road to Power: How GM's Mary Barra Shattered the Glass Ceiling (Bloomberg)
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (613 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118972635 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Beginning as a rare female electrical engineer and daughter of a General Motors die maker, Barra spent more than thirty years building her career before becoming the first woman to ever lead a global automaker. This book details each step of her career, and the lessons she learned along the way.Learn how Mary Barra's willingness to take on diverse assignments helped steer her career trajectoryExamine the fine details of Barra's management style and her ability to relate to colleaguesDiscover the qualities and experiences Barra had that drove her to lead this male-dominated professionStudy the valuable lessons Barra learned at each s
"It doesn't go into true detail about Mary Barra's accomplishments" according to Stephania M.. It doesn't go into true detail about Mary Barra's accomplishments and places more emphasis on her gender than on her talents.. GM's Changes An excellent book about this fantastic woman. An insight to the biggest car maker GM.. Gail Deegan said Mary Barra's journey to be CEO of GM is well. Mary Barra's journey to be CEO of GM is well described in this engaging and very readable book. The reader can understand how the experiences Mary had since joining the company at age 18 contributed to making her the leader GM needs at this time. Companies can learn from the GM people processes and practices described in the book how to identify talent and ensure
"Fascinating It's a must-read for those who want to understand more about Barra's rise."-- Detroit Free Press"Lessons Barra learned working in a male-dominated industry and her tips for women who want to climb to the heights in their field. A compelling story of a woman at the top."