Developing Political Savvy E-Book

William A. Gentry

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Serie: J-B CCL (Center for Creative Leadership)
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 26

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2013

Beschreibung

There are many things that politics is not. Politics is not good or bad; it's neutral and natural. Politics is not a zero-sum game; politically savvy individuals can use their influence in an effective, authentic manner so that all parties involved get something positive out of the experience. Politics is not about being false; instead, political savvy is about using your skills, behaviors, and qualities to be effective, and sincerity is vital. Use the ideas and exercises in this guidebook to become a more politically savvy leader, and build your capacity to lead effectively in your organization.

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Rex and the Political Missteps

Workplace Politics—A Fact of Life

Political Savvy Checklist

Developing Effective Political Savvy

Mingle Strategically

Read the Situation

Determine the Appropriate Behavior Before Acting

Leave Them with a Good Impression

Conclusion

Suggested Readings

Background

Key Point Summary

Lead Contributors

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William A. GentryJean Brittain Leslie

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Sara N. KingKim LeahyHarold ScharlattBertrand Sereno

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Peter Scisco Stephen Rush Karen Lewis

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Laura J. Gibson Chris Wilson, 29 & Company

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EXECUTIVE BRIEF

Politics is not good or bad; it’s neutral and natural. Politics is not a zero-sum game; being politically savvy does not mean that someone else has to lose for you to win. Politics is not about being false; instead, political savvy is about using your skills, behaviors, and qualities to be effective, and sincerity is vital. The ideas and exercises in this guidebook will help you become a more politically savvy leader and build your capacity to lead effectively in your organization.