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.
Table des matières
7 Rex and the Political Missteps
8 Workplace Politics–A Fact of Life
9 Political Savvy Checklist
12 Developing Effective Political Savvy
Mingle Strategically
Read the Situation
Determine the Appropriate Behavior Before Acting
Leave Them with a Good Impression
23 Conclusion
24 Suggested Readings
24 Background
25 Key Point Summary
A propos de l’auteur
William A. Gentry and Jean Brittain Leslie are the authors of Developing Political Savvy, published by Wiley.