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Childcare is a major concern while on foreign assignments, and many, unless completely satisfied with childcare arrangements, would not take on an international management position. Male counterparts, however, move across borders without
extra baggage of responsibility for housework and childcare.
Secret to success.
But of course its not all doom and gloom. There are many who, for one reason or another, do break through
glass ceiling and succeed in combining a high-flying career with marriage and children.
We’ve compiled some of their tips for
top:
1.Match or exceed
qualifications, ambition and mobility of male managers. 2.Ask regularly for
next career move rather than waiting to be offered. 3.Be better than male managers at balancing a number of functions simultaneously. 4.Establish a mentoring relationship. 5.Become integrated in organisational networks. 6.Develop an individual style of management. 7.Be flexible and receptive to different ideas. 8.Communicate effectively and be a good listener. 9.Take risks and experiment. 10.Invest in your image
Having a little faith and a lot of nerve,
glass ceiling will soon disappear into thin air – just in time for you to go flying straight through!!

Paul Clutton is a Director and founder of the Cardiff-based recruitment specialists Professional Recruitment Wales.