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Developing power and political skills.

R N Lussier1

  • 1Springfield College, MA.

Clinical Laboratory Management Review : Official Publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association
|October 6, 1990
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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.

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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.