Includes index. Gilley, J. W. (2006). The manager as politician. Westport, Conn : Praeger Publishers.

Managers as Politicians: An Introduction -- Understanding Power, Politics, and Influence in Organizations -- Political Navigators' Roles and Responsibilities -- Political Navigators' Skills -- Strategies for Political Navigators -- Political Engagements: Playing to Win -- Development Plans and Self-Assessments for Political Navigators -- Resources for Political Navigators

The manager's guide to developing exceptional skills to navigate organisational politics. Politics is a way of life in all organisations; managers must develop political skills 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 organisational aspects of conflict - along with techniques to resolve it - while successfully balancing individual, group, and organisation-wide goals and priorities. "The Manager as Politician" examines the dynamics of organisational 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, this book will be an essential resource for any manager looking to enhance their authority and influence within their organisation. Part of the series "The Manager as..." , this book shows managers how to develop the qualities of effective influence and persuasion. It represents the latest theory and practice, including an overview of trends and assessment of popular approaches. It offers practical development tools, worksheets, and references/resource, and can be used by individuals, in teams, and by trainers/instructors.