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Work‐life balancing strategies used by women managers in British “modern” universities (2007)
Journal Article
Woodward, D. (2007). Work‐life balancing strategies used by women managers in British “modern” universities. Equal Opportunities International, 26(1), 6-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150710726507

The “work-life balance” literature is mainly concerned with the provision and up-take of flexible employment patterns. The purpose of this qualitative study of women managers' coping strategies for reconciling work with their other roles and responsi... Read More about Work‐life balancing strategies used by women managers in British “modern” universities.

Leading the way: women’s experiences as sports coaches (2001)
Journal Article
Woodward, D., Brackenridge, C., Green, E., & West, A. (2001). Leading the way: women’s experiences as sports coaches. Women In Management Review, 16(2), 85-92. https://doi.org/10.1108/09649420110386610

Explores women's under-representation from sports coaching roles in general and from high status roles in particular. In-depth interviews were carried out with 20 women who coached one of the following sports: cricket, gymnastics, netball, squash or... Read More about Leading the way: women’s experiences as sports coaches.