The reviews
"The Invention of Difference: The story of gender bias at work, a new book by Prof Binna Kandola, and Jo Kandola is must read!
Read the full article - Damned if you do, damned if you don't, the double bind for Women Leaders."
Huffington Post, 10 Jan 2014
"For those who are passionate, or just curious, about gender and the work place, there is a lot to learn from this insightful analysis of gender bias."
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Nia Joynson-Romanzina, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Swiss Re
"A thoroughly engaging read by an inspiring author. You will be hard pressed to find a better analysis of the impact of gender bias and therefore the fundamental importance of valuing difference."
Arun Batra, CEO National Equality Standard
“Binna Kandola is exceptional. Everything he writes is rooted in his long experience with real people in real situations which is what makes this book so relevant and timely.”
Sir David Bell, Former Chairman of the Financial Times and a Non-Executive Director of The Economist
“This book is for all those people who think they are modern and have thrown off the shackles of bias and don't have any truck with stereotypes. Think again. This book on gender bias in the work place, couldn't be more timely. It challenges the so-called new assumptions about valuing the differences between men and women; differences which are just a rearrangement of the old stereotypes. It is challenging and provocative, and every organisation interested in this subject should read it.”
Razia Iqbal, BBC News Presenter
“Gender diversity is fundamental to our success yet real change is difficult to bring about. This book confirms the importance of requiring everyone to be open-minded and to challenge their fundamental beliefs about gender.”
Ian Powell, Chairman and Senior Partner UK, PwC
“The Invention of Difference is a thought provoking contribution to the debate about gender equality. It challenges conventional views and argues for fundamental changes in the way we view the world. Required reading for those truly interested in gender equality.”
The Right Honourable Baroness Prashar of Runnymede CBE, Deputy Chair of the British Council, former Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission and former First Civil Service Commissioner
“Insightful and thought provoking analysis which brings a fresh and challenging perspective to the question of gender difference in the workplace.”
Melanie Richards, KPMG Partner
“Few people are better equipped than Jo and Binna Kandola to demystify and debunk some of the things we think we know about so-called gender differences. If we are serious about raising the performance of our organisations, as well as making them fairer and better places to work, we will reflect on the lessons contained in this illuminating book, and act on them.”
Stefan Stern, Visiting Professor in management practice at Cass Business School, London, and former FT columnist