The Manager as Politician Gilley, Jerry W.

Politics is a way of life in all organizations; managers must develop political savvy in order to succeed as leaders. As politicians, managers bring together parties with different (and often competing) agendas; they demonstrate the experience, capabilities, and qualities necessary to solve problems and make decisions in a timely fashion. As politicians, managers must be keenly aware of the human and organizational aspects of conflict--along with techniques to resolve it--while successfully balancing individual, group, and organization-wide goals and priorities. The Manager as Politician examines the dynamics of organizational power plays and interpersonal communication, and shows managers how to step over landmines, overcome obstacles, and develop the skills and instincts necessary for political survival. Featuring personal development tools, worksheets, and references, The Manager as Politician is an essential resource for managers looking to enhance their authority and influence within their organization.

DOI: 10.1336/0275985903 Mouse over the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to learn more about this book or related books published by Greenwood Publishing Group. Visit the Greenwood Publishing Group page for this title: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/C8590.aspx

The Manager as Politician Series: The Manager as ... Hardback, 168 pages, $36.95 Copyright ©2005, Praeger Publishers ISBN: 0-275-98590-3 DOI: 10.1336/0275985903

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