Posts Tagged with "politics"

Reference #186: Peopleware

Politics, in the Aristotelian sense of one of the five noble sciences that together make up philosophy, is the science of creating and managing large groups ethically.Read more →

Reference #197: The First 90 Days

Newly promoted leaders face, to varying degrees, five core challenges stemming from the following changes to their role:Read more →

Reference #201: The First 90 Days

Your network of advisors should change as you advance in your career.Read more →

Reference #205: The First 90 Days

In the shadow of the formal structure of many organisations exists the "shadow organisation" — an informal set of processes and alliances that strongly influence how work actually gets done.Read more →

Reference #208: The First 90 Days

When learning about and leading an organisation, you must consider the following domains: technical, interpersonal, cultural, and political.Read more →

Reference #244: The First 90 Days

Pay particular attention during a transition full predictable surprises. You have all the information necessary to recognise and diffuse these situations, but many leaders don't.Read more →

Reference #266: The First 90 Days

The decision-making process you choose to take must consider your business situation.Read more →

Reference #274: The First 90 Days

When looking for support for an initiative, you may be able to find people with whom you can build an alliance of convenience. These are individuals with whom you disagree in many areas, but with whom you align on the specific issue of concern.Read more →

Reference #291: The First 90 Days

It is valuable to have a network of trusted advisors, both within and outside your organisation. To start, cultivate three types of advisers: technical advisors, cultural interpreters, and political counsellors.Read more →

Reference #506: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Politics is when people choose their words and actions based on how they want others to react rather than what they believe. A team that is political often focuses on the success of individuals rather than the team.Read more →