title: Developing power and political skills.
abstract: One characteristic of power is the ability to influence others; managers cannot be effective without it. Politics is the network of interactions by which power is acquired, transferred, and exercised; it is a fact of health-care life. Like the money in our economy, politics is the medium of exchange in an organization. Managers must be political beings to meet their objectives. This article helps you to assess your political behavior and describes specific methods to increase power and develop political skills. Using these techniques can result in getting what you want and having things done your way, resulting in better job performance and career advancement.
authors: Springfield College, MA.
authors: R N
authors: RN
authors: Lussier
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D007857:Leadership; D011057:Politics; D011209:Power, Psychological; D014481:United States