Developing Political Savvy

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.

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Developing Political Savvy

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.

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Developing Political Savvy

Developing Political Savvy

Developing Political Savvy

Developing Political Savvy

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Overview

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781604911220
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 01/01/2012
Series: J-B CCL (Center for Creative Leadership) Series
Pages: 28
Product dimensions: 5.60(w) x 4.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

William A. Gentry and Jean Brittain Leslie are the authors of Developing Political Savvy, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

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

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