(Ebook) Winding Paths to Success: Chart a Career in Uncertain Times by Nobuko Kobayashi ISBN 9781394158010, 1394158017

(Ebook) Winding Paths to Success: Chart a Career in Uncertain Times by Nobuko Kobayashi ISBN 9781394158010, 1394158017

An inspirational compilation of stories from successful Japanese professional women.In Winding Paths to Success: Chart a Career in Uncertain Times, experienced management consultant Nobuko Kobayashi delivers an engaging and insightful discussion of the professional and personal successes of senior Japanese women executives, academics, and entrepreneurs who started their career in the late '80s to '90s, the dawn of gender equity at work in Japan. You'll discover how these remarkable people carved out a long and rewarding career in a challenging environment. The author describes the substantial diversity of Japanese professional life, exploring the rich and varied histories of women who are often stereotyped and relegated to a one-size-fits-all story. Their creative navigation amid uncertainties inspires anyone who wishes to establish a career in the highly volatile world of today. You'll also find: Personal and forthcoming stories from women.