Political Skill at Work
Impact on Work Effectiveness
Published on 1. September 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-89106-390-2 (ISBN)
Description
In today's organizations, career success depends more on political skill-the ability to influence, motivate, and win support from others-than on almost any other characteristic. Political Skill at Work delivers the "how" to influence at work, not just the "what."
The authors of this innovative study explore how people high in political skill are more successful at getting hired, building a reputation, and establishing leadership. From the worlds of business, politics, education, and sports, they offer compelling examples of political skill in action. And, for the first time, they provide ways to measure and enhance this powerful ability. Anyone interested in personal or professional development will find this book worthwhile.
The authors of this innovative study explore how people high in political skill are more successful at getting hired, building a reputation, and establishing leadership. From the worlds of business, politics, education, and sports, they offer compelling examples of political skill in action. And, for the first time, they provide ways to measure and enhance this powerful ability. Anyone interested in personal or professional development will find this book worthwhile.
Reviews / Votes
Contributes to repertoire of practical scholarship to help individuals develop the capacity to respond to turbulent environments. * Academy of Management Perspectives * Elucidates advantages of political skills in the workplace so well that no others will try to do it for years. * Training Magazine * Excellent overview of the subject in plain language that will appeal to readers in many fields. * Training media review * Political skill enhances the work lives of those who have it in several ways. * HR Magazine * Readers will quickly agree with the authors that "real political skill is a positive force. * Biz/Ed *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
307 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89106-390-2 (9780891063902)
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E-Book
06/2011
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John Murray Business
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Person
The authors dig into what political skill is-and isn't-including how and why it works, methods for development, and tools for measurement.