Rather than focusing on how men and women differ, "Playing to Strength: Leveraging Gender at Work" describes how to build a more productive work environment based on what men and women have in common. Second, unlike other books on the subject, "Playing to Strength" is not an advice book for women employees, but a forward-thinking guide for managers and organizations who want to achieve the type of gender-balanced environment that brings out the best in both men and women.

"Playing to Strength" first looks at how the exaggerated focus on gender differences affects the workplace. It then...