Description
Book Synopsis No matter who you are or what you aim to achieve, power determines whether you succeed or fail. But while power dynamics permeate every interaction in the workplace, the concept is very poorly understood or managed in practice. Everyone has influence over some people and is under the influence of others, and must choose how to deal with these realities in daily interactions. This book offers a comprehensive and applied understanding of power in a professional scenario: where it comes from, how it moves and what that means in practice for how professionals work together.
Drawing on numerous recent case studies, this book offers a toolbox that anyone can apply, including explanations of the different forms of power, the two ways power can move between parties, the perils of power, how to create accountability, the intersection of power and ethics, and tools for maintaining power relationships with both superiors and subordinates. It provides employers and employees alike t
Table of Contents
- Introduction 1
- 1. The Nature of Power 5
- 2. The Seven Forms of Power 15
- 3. Power Dynamics 33
- 4. The Perils of Power 57
- 5. Power Versus Ethics 78
- 6. Accountability 108
- 7. Power in Practice 124
- 8. Managing Down 140
- 9. Managing Down—Structural Factors 160
- 10. Managing Up 174
- 11. Managing Up—Structural Factors 195
- 12. Conclusion 206
- Chapter Notes 213
- Bibliography 228
- Index 241
