Getting Things Done When You are Not in Charge

Whether you are a manager, administrator, professional or supervisor, you are not in Your job supports the decisions and goals of other people. You may often feel powerless to get things done and frustrated in your daily battles with the organisation. But the truth is that you are not nearly as powerless as you may feel. In this book, Geoffrey Bellman explores the many ways you can get things done and accomplish your own goals while supporting others' work. He shows how to: Empower yourself and others Effectively lead change in the organisation Build solid working relationships Develop positive political skills at work Establish patterns of success. Take risks wisely, set priorities, and get results. Discover greater meaning and fulfilment in your work. At the same time this book also: Presents powerful insights on leadership, teamwork, empowerment, organisational politics, and organisational change. Provides refreshing ways to think of your internal 'customers". Shows how to be more effective in enlisting key players in change, consulting internally, earning the respect of management, and doing more with less. Offers a wealth of practical approaches to use in your daily work.
Encourages you to take the initiative for positive change and discover personal meaning in your work.