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Developing power and political skills.
1Springfield College, MA.
Clinical Laboratory Management Review : Official Publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association
|October 6, 1990
Summary
Effective managers require power to influence others. This article provides strategies for assessing and enhancing political behavior, crucial for career advancement and job performance in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Management Science
- Organizational Behavior
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Power and influence are essential for managerial effectiveness.
- Organizational politics, the exchange of power, is inherent in healthcare settings.
- Managers must navigate political landscapes to achieve objectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide managers with tools to assess their political behavior.
- To outline methods for increasing managerial power.
- To guide the development of essential political skills for career advancement.
Main Methods:
- Self-assessment of political behavior.
- Description of techniques to gain power.
- Guidance on developing political acumen.
Main Results:
- Managers can improve their ability to influence and achieve goals.
- Enhanced political skills correlate with better job performance.
- Strategic use of political techniques aids career progression.
Conclusions:
- Developing political skills is vital for managerial success in healthcare.
- Understanding and utilizing organizational politics leads to improved outcomes.
- Proactive political engagement enhances both individual performance and career trajectory.