Dr. Anne Litwin exposes key sources of confusion and misunderstanding between women colleagues and offers powerful tools for preventing and resolving conflict that result in better relationships, as well as increased productivity and retention. Readers will learn how to - Leverage women's strengths such as team- and consensus-building - Overcome conflicts due to gender socialization and organizational culture - Recognize and manage role boundaries and gender expectations - Learn what patterns exist in working relationships among women and how women's expectations can create misunderstandings When women can better understand themselves and their female colleagues, work relationships become stronger and productivity and job satisfaction increase.