Political Dilemmas at Work
by
Gary Ranker - Mike Phipps - Colin Gautrey
Suitable for those who are ambitious and want to ensure that they do not fall foul of negative organizational politics, this work offers an analysis and practical tools and tips about how to deal effectively in these situations.
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Complete description
Mike Phipps and Colin Gautrey's first book, "21 Dirty Tricks at Work", presented the most common political tactics used by individuals in the workplace. This book helped many people around the world handle these tactics in a constructive and assertive manner. What was not tackled were the more strategic political situations that people find themselves in when others exert their power and influence, the type of political campaigns that can leave individuals feeling bemused, fearful and paralyzed. "Political Dilemmas at Work" will present real political challenges in an original and engaging way - which will be instantly recognizable by any experienced manager. Then, based on the authors' experience of coaching managers and directors, they will offer analysis and practical tools and tips about how to deal effectively in these situations.With the workplace becoming more political and competitive by the day, "Political Dilemmas at Work" will come to the rescue. This book will become required reading for anyone who is ambitious and wants to ensure that they do not fall foul of negative organizational politics.
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General info
Publisher & Imprint:
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
City:
Chicester
Pages:
256
More info:
height 232 mm
width 161 mm
weight 426 gr
thickness 25 mm
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Age recommended:
Professional and scholarly
Subject Indexing & Classification
Dewey: 650.1
Library of Congress Subject: Office politics
Summary
Political Dilemmas at Work
Foreword (Marshall Goldsmith). Preface. Chapter 1: Political Rival. You've always played it straight and got good results. Now you're up against a strong and cunning political rival who seems determined to derail your success. Chapter 2: Power Vacuum. Your boss has moved on, and a successor has yet to be appointed. Suddenly, nobody is quite sure what to do. Chapter 3: Victoria's Secrets. You've got the inside track on a big issue, and you are bound by confidentialitya but everyone keeps asking anyway. Chapter 4: Troublemaker. You have a troublemaker in your team who is extremely well connected. You'd like to fire hima but you can't! Chapter 5: Consultant's Rule. You're going to be judged on the success of a project, but consultants with a direct line to the CEO are doing most of the work and getting it wrong. Chapter 6: Tough Act to Follow. Thrilled at your new appointment, you are dismayed to discover that everybody keeps telling you how great your predecessor was, and they seem unable to accept you. Chapter 7: Home Alone. Your main political ally has suddenly left the organization, and only now do you realize that you have very few friends in high places. Chapter 8: Turf Wars. Two powerful people are fighting to win control of your functiona and you are caught in the middle. Chapter 9: Mr. Nice Guy. Many powerful people keep demanding things of you, and you fear the consequences of saying no. Chapter 10: The Apprentice. The new guy has arrived and is strongly favored by the CEO. He is creating lots of disruption for your team. Chapter 11: The Emperor Wears Prada. You have a compelling vision and a practical plan that nobody is opposing or resisting. Is this too good to be true? Chapter 12: Culture Shock. In your new organization, you are unable to make things happen, and are failing to get the results you expect. Chapter 13: Firestarter. You were hired to push through change, even if that meant starting a few fires and upsetting people. However, resistance is growing, and your support has vanished. Chapter 14: The Outsider. You are outside of the main power circles and find it difficult to influence the right people to get the job done. Chapter 15: Friendly Fire. Your team is spending too much time and energy fighting each other, rather than fighting the competition. Chapter 16: Road to Nowhere. The pressure is on to head up a special project, yet you strongly suspect that it will lead you into a career dead end. Chapter 17: The Status Trap. Your position carries high status which should enable you to get things done, yet you seem powerless to influence those below you. Chapter 18: The Success Trap. You've been highly successful, but suddenly, everything seems to be going wrong. Chapter 19: The Interim. You've accepted a fantastic job. The problem is that you've been tolda and everyone knowsa it's only a temporary position. That's when things quickly start to get awkward. Chapter 20: Spin Doctor. The president is due to arrive, and your boss has told you not to reveal a serious flaw in the proposal. He said to use a bit of spin. Chapter 21: A New Charter for Career Success. Conclusion: Seizing the Opportunity. Building on Your Success. Index.
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