People Like Us by Caroline Slocock

People Like Us by Caroline Slocock

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A remarkable political and personal memoir that reflects on what women need to do, and sacrifice, to reach positions of power.

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People Like Us by Caroline Slocock

A remarkable political and personal memoir that reflects on what women need to do, and sacrifice, to reach positions of power.
Caroline Slocock was the first woman Private Secretary at No. 10 and was Private Secretary (Home Affairs) between 1989 to 1991 to Margaret Thatcher and John Major. After leaving No. 10, she worked to change the culture and working practices of the Treasury, which many women saw as a barrier to their advancement, and went on to reform the public expenditure system and public services. At the Department for Education and Skills, she oversaw a national expansion of childcare and nursery education. Between 2002 and 2007, she was the chief executive of the Equal Opportunities Commission, the statutory body that promoted equal opportunities for women and men, and helped achieve significant advances, though many challenges remain. She currently runs a think tank and a leadership network dedicated to improving services and strengthening communities. She is the author of many publications on this theme and is a regular commentator in the media. She lives in London and Suffolk and is married to the crime writer John Nightingale, with two daughters.
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ISBN 13 9781785902246
ISBN 10 1785902245
Title People Like Us
Author Caroline Slocock
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Biteback Publishing
Year published 2018-04-19
Number of pages 320
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