Success strategies from women in STEM : a portable mentor
Peggy A. Pritchard (Editor), Christine S. Grant (Editor)
Success Strategies from Women in Stem: A Portable Mentor, Second Edition, is a comprehensive and accessible manual containing career advice, mentoring support, and professional development strategies for female scientists in the STEM fields. This updated text contains new and essential chapters on leadership and negotiation, important coverage of career management, networking, social media, communication skills, and more. The work is accompanied by a companion website that contains annotated links, a list of print and electronic resources, self-directed learning objects, frequently asked questions, and more. With an increased focus on international relevance, this comprehensive text contains shared stories and vignettes that will help women pursuing or involved in STEM careers develop the necessary professional and personal skills to overcome obstacles to advancement
eBook, English, 2015
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Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, London, 2015
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9780123977755, 0123977754
918255272
Front Cover
Success Strategies From Women in STEM
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
List of Contributors
About the Contributors
Acknowledgements
Foreword
A World of Difference
References
Prologue
A Magnificent Obsession
1 Career Management
The Myth of "Career Planning"
What Is Success?
Successful Women Scientists: Shared Qualities, Common Themes
The Realities of Context: Pressures, Contraints, Opportunities
Unequal Opportunities
Changing Contexts to Improve Opportunities
Managing Your Career for Success
Develop Self-Awareness
What Are My Values? What Is Important to Me?
What Truly Captures My Interest? What Excites Me about Science?
What Are My Skills and Specialized Knowledge?
What Does "Success" Mean to Me?
Identify Opportunities
Decide and Develop A Plan
Implement Your Plan and Review Periodically
References
2 Networking
What Is Networking?
Is Networking Really Necessary?
What is a Network? What Is Networking?
Networking is Trading: The "Norm of Reciprocity"
Networking Helps People Know You Better
Networks Help You Stay Connected
Networks Provide Support
When Did Asking for Help Become Taboo?
Networking and Advancing Your Career
Rules of the Game and Change from the Inside Out
Women and Networking
Network Composition and Function
Integration into Informal Elite Networks
Networking Strategies
Build on the Networks You Already Have
Actively Develop New Contacts
Identify a Potential "Match"
Prepare a "30-s" Introduction of Yourself
Create Opportunities to Meet
Contact People Directly
Build Networks at Your Institution
Take Advantage of Networking Events
Manage and Maintain the Relationships
Minimize Misunderstandings
Be Aware of Potential Complications
Use Social Media Effectively. Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Maintain Strong and Effective Networks
Subscribe to Online Networks
Ask for Feedback and Assistance
Go Forth and Network
Acknowledgments
References
Further reading
3 Mentoring: Empowering Your Success
STEM: A Mentoring Profession
What is Mentoring?
Types of Mentors
Peer Mentor
Career Development Mentor
Personal Mentor
A Mentor for All Seasons?
Strategies for Finding a Mentor
Identifying a Potential Mentor "Match"
Everyone Said She Would Be the "Perfect Mentor"
How Could He Possibly Be a Good Mentor for Me?
Meeting Potential Mentors
"Naturally Occurring" Mentors
Formal Mentoring Programs
Meeting Potential Mentors at Technical Conferences, Technical Trade Shows, and Business Events
Identify Specific People
Introduce Yourself
Follow-Up
Managing and Maintaining the Relationship
Clarify Expectations and Responsibilities
Communicate Clearly and Effectively
Manage the Transitions
Becoming a Mentor
References
4 Mental Toughness
Mental Toughness: The "Physical Fitness" Analogy
Mental Strength
"Core" Mental Strength
Strength of Will
Develop "Core Strength"
Affirm Yourself
Engage in Positive Self-talk
Return to Your Core Values
Review Your Successes to Date
Seek Inspiration and Encouragement from Others
Develop "Strength of Will"
Mental Agility
Develop Awareness
Stop the Escalation of Tension
Let Go So You Can Act Mindfully
Take Your Emotional Reactions Less Seriously
Let Go of "Shoulds"
Actively Ignore
"Declutter" Your Mind
Overcome Procrastination
Minimize Perfectionism
Mental Flexibility
Develop Acceptance
Think Creatively to Solve Problems and Manage Conflict
Let Your First Assumption Be Positive
Determine the Facts
Ask the "Right" Questions. Reframe the Situation as a Scientific Experiment
View "Failure" as a Learning Experience
Use Humor: Look for the "Entertainment Factor"
Mental Balance
Cultivate Sound Judgment
Maintain Emotional Equilibrium
Eliminate Distortions in Thinking
Distortions in Thinking That Trigger Reactivity
1. Applying a negative filter
2. Making "should" statements
3. Jumping to conclusions
4. Overgeneralization
5. Personalization
6. Emotional reasoning
Behave "As If" You Feel Positive and in Control
"Ride the Wave" of Emotion
Adopt a Healthy Attitude
Proper Nutrition
Mental Rest and Relaxation
Take Short Breaks
Focus on Something Else
Engage in Physical Activity
Talk It Out
Pursue Personal Interests
Endurance
References
5 Time Stress
Women: The Consummate "Multitaskers"
Working "Harder" Doesn't Work
Do the "Right" Things and Do Them "Right"
Develop Awareness
What Is My Preferred Way of Working?
How Am I Using My Time Now?
Keep a "Daily Activities Log"
What Are My Priorities?
Streamline and Simplify
Organize to Do First Things First
Set Goals
Plan How You Will Use Your Time
Organize Your Personal Life
Create Agendas for Discussions and Meetings
Set Appropriate Boundaries
Avoid Becoming a "Rescuer"
Say "No"
Pause Before Committing Yourself
Delegate
Minimize Interruptions
Establish Your Absence
Use Technology to Serve You
E-mail and Text-Messaging
Internet Browsing and Social Media
Voice Mail
Properly Maintain the Technology
Work Mindfully to Decrease Stress
Decrease Tension and Relieve Mental Fatigue
Develop Awareness
Let Go
... of "Shoulds"
... of Regret and Guilt
... of Frustration and Anger
Vent Your Physical Energy
Establish Daily and/or Weekly "Decompression" Rituals. Nourish Your Body to Support Your Mind
Cultivate a Positive Attitude
References
6 Personal Style
What is Personal Style and Why Does it Matter?
The Components of Personal Style
Surface Style: What You Wear and How You Look Count
What Are the Options?
Standards Are Different for Women
Physical "Presence" Is Important
Summing Up Dressing Up
Functional Style: What You Do and What You Say Count
Nonverbal Aspects of Functional Style
Verbal Communication and Oral Presentations: Say It "Right"
Matching Personal Style to One's Position, Function, and Cultural Context
Understand the Cultural Context
Developing Your Own Personal Style
References
7 Communicating Science
Introduction
Aspects of Effective Communication
Know Your Science
Understand Your Audience
Develop a Clear Message
Package for Understanding
Rehearse
Transmit the Message Effectively
Use Appropriate Language and Vocabulary
Personalize and Use Humor Appropriately
Refine Your Verbal Communication Style
Use Nonverbal Communication for Maximum Impact
Be Comfortable with Silences
Be Assertive When Necessary
Communicating in a Digital Age
E-mail
Social Media
Building Collegial Relationships
Honesty, Sincerity, Humility
The Importance of Personal Style
Be an Active Listener
Identify Mutual Interests
Establish Clear Priorities
Say "No" Diplomatically
Manage Interpersonal Conflict Through Clear Communication
Presenting Science to STEM Professionals
Know What to Share and What Not to Share
Oral Presentations
Define Your Objectives
Add Color and Images to Slides
Deliver Material at the Appropriate Level of Complexity
Pace Yourself Effectively
Handle Questions with Confidence
Use Audience Feedback Effectively. Refine Your Skills Through Effective Critique
Poster Sessions
Guidelines for Creating Effective Posters
Public Communication of Science
Speaking with Nonscientists About Your Work
Communicating with the Media
Media Training
Continually Improve Your Communication Skills
References
8 Strategically Using Social Media
What Is Social Media?
Understanding Altmetrics
Getting Started with Social Media
Getting Started (Step 1): Develop Your Professional Online Identity
Your Online Profile: Putting the Pieces Together
Getting Started (Step 2): Choose Your Online Platforms
Twitter: Small Messages, Powerful Networks
Facebook: Visual and Interactive Content
LinkedIn: Professional Networks Beyond the Ivory Tower
Further Frontiers in Social Media
Connecting to the "Blogosphere"
Getting Started (Step 3): Go for It! Start Posting
Understand Common Netiquette
Correcting the Misconceptions
Balancing the Personal and Professional in the Online World
Final Thoughts: Social Media Is a Complement, Not a Replacement
References
9 Negotiating with Emotional Intelligence
Introduction
Negotiation is a Process
What is Your Current Negotiating Mindset?
The Five Components of Emotional Intelligence
Negotiating with EI
Prepare Yourself Mentally and Emotionally
Manage the Conversation
Emotional Agility and Mindfulness
Foster Respectful Engagement
"Own" Your Personal Power and Response-Ability
Managing Conflict in Negotiations
Personal Integrity
The Seven-Step Principle-Based Negotiating Process
Negotiating Across Cultures
Dealing with Barriers to High-Quality Negotiations
Know When to Ask for Help
Recognize Transactional Relationships
Be Prepared for Bad Faith Negotiators
Summary
References
Further reading
10 A Call to Leadership
Revision of: Success strategies for women in science. Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, 2006
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