Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling

By Jane Hyun

Subjects: Employment, Careers, Career development -- United States, Vocational guidance, Management, Nonfiction, Minorities, Legal_Profession, Personnel management, Asian Americans, Vocational guidance for minorities, Career development, Business

Description: The MythThe popular media often portrays Asian Americans as highly educatedand successful individuals -- the "Model Minority."The RealityAs the ethnic minority with the largest percentage of college graduates, many Asian Americans do enter the professional workforce. However, many of them seem to stall in their careers and never make it to the corner offices.The SolutionLeading executive coach Jane Hyun explores how traditional Asian values can be at odds with Western corporate culture. By using anecdotes, case studies, and exercises, Hyun offers practical solutions for resolving misunderstandings and overcoming challenges in an increasingly multicultural workplace. This timely book explains how companies will benefit from discovering and supporting the talents of their Asian employees and shows Asians how to leverage their strengths to break through the bamboo ceiling.