Political Skill at Work: Impact on Work Effectiveness Reprint Edition
Author(s): Gerald R. Ferris (Author)
Publisher: John Murray Business
Publication Date: 1 Sept. 2010
Edition: Reprint
Language: English
Print length: 192 pages
ISBN-10: 0891063900
ISBN-13: 9780891063902
Book 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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
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
Book Description
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. Anyone interested in personal or professional development will find this book worthwhile.
About the Author
The authors dig into what political skill is-and isn’t-including how and why it works, methods for development, and tools for measurement.
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