{"product_id":"the-parental-leave-playbook-9781119789239","title":"The Parental Leave Playbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupport your growing family without losing professional grounda proven approach The Parental Leave Playbook helps parents take control of their leave and make the most of what's considered a career timeout, but is actually a vital time-in for your life. If you're an expecting or new parent concerned about how your leave and return plans will affect your visibility, candidacy for promotion, work relationships, and performance (not to mention your identity and home life), this book will guide you into the smoothest transition possible. Most importantly, this book will help you as you grow and strengthen yourself and your family while remaining a professional.    In The Parental Leave Playbook, you'll learn Dr. Amy Beacom's innovative R.E.T.A.I.N. framework and the three-phase, ten-touchpoint model, to coach yourself through the leave process. Beacom identifies the critical points before, during, and after leave where parents and managers must work together, and explains how parents can facilitate success by finessing the way they approach their manager and colleagues. These models are supported by case studies from the author's work in the field with leading organizations like Microsoft, and supplemented by resources such as the evidence-based Parental Leave Transition Assessment (PLTA) sample report, leave action plan templates, reflection prompts, and development exercises to enhance self-awareness and skills.    You'll learn how to: Communicate your parental leave plans effectively and at the right timeSet expectations with managers and colleagues to ensure a smooth transitionLearn how to maintain visibility, avoid being replaced, and continue your upward career trajectory during your parental leave and beyondGrow and strengthen your family without sacrificing your professional gains All working parents-to-be can benefit fromthe ideas and proven tools in this direct and practical book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor’s Note ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Parental Leave Is a Mess— Let’s Fix It! 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 The 10A Transition Touchpoints Framework 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase One Preparing for Leave: Work Focus 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Phase 1: Preparing for Leave Overview 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Touchpoint 1: Announcement 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Touchpoint 2: Assess 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Touchpoint 3: Action Plan 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Touchpoint 4: Acknowledge the Transition to Parenthood 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase Two During Leave: Parent Focus 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Phase 2: During Leave Overview 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Touchpoint 5: Appropriately Keep in Touch 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Touchpoint 6: Advocate 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Touchpoint 7: Arrangements for Return 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase Three Returning from Leave: Working Parent Focus 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Phase 3: Returning from Leave Overview 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Touchpoint 8: Acknowledge the Transition to Working Parent 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Touchpoint 9: Adjustment 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Touchpoint 10: Access to Career Development 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRounding Out the Human Experience 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Additional Challenges and Resources 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Values Exercise List 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Free Resources from the Center for Parental Leave Leadership 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3: An Emerging Working Parent Support Ecosystem 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4: Recommended Reading 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes and General References 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 259\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407153275223,"sku":"9781119789239","price":19.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119789239.jpg?v=1730498354","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-parental-leave-playbook-9781119789239","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}