
- 120 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
About this book
A self-help manual for women in the skills of entering politics, the aim of which is to encourage women to enter the arena of public life and to provide them with the theory and tools for practice to increase their confidence. The advice given will be of immense use to women everywhere, ranging from the very practical - how to write a press release or survive speaking in public - to detailed discussion of how a political party conference might be organized. Exercises for individuals and small groups are given to enable the reader to practice each of the skills covered.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Helping Ourselves to Power: A Handbook for Women on the Skills of Public Life
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1. Introduction: Women Need Power
- Chapter 2. Public Life—What It Is and Where to Find It
- Chapter 3. Women in Public Life : Where Are We?
- Chapter 4. Assertiveness Skills
- Chapter 5. Negotiation
- Chapter 6. Meetings Skills
- Chapter 7. Public Speaking
- Chapter 8. Making Your Mark at Conferences
- Chapter 9. Getting Your Message Across to the Public
- Chapter 10. Becoming a Candidate
- Chapter 11. Conclusion : Strategies for Power
- Further Reading
- Index