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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 650.13 EAN: 9780891062103 ISBN: 0891062106 Label: Davies-Black Publishing Manufacturer: Davies-Black Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 176 Publication Date: September 25, 2005 Publisher: Davies-Black Publishing Studio: Davies-Black Publishing Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Political skill--being able to influence and win support from others--is more essential for success in today's organizations than almost any other trait. This innovative, well-researched book explores what political skill is, how it works, and why it's a strong predictor of career success. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - GOOD BOOK FOR GETTING YOU MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION TOWARD BEING POLITICALLY SAVVY!Part I of the book focuses on an understanding of political skill, in three chapters: Considering the Nature of Political Skill; Measuring Political Skill; Developing Political Skill. Part II concerns Using Political Skill for Work Effectiveness, consisting of five key chapters: Hiring for Fit; Maximizing Job Performance and Career Success; Enhancing Your Reputation; Managing Job Stress; Building Leadership and Team Performance. ... Read More Rating:  - Descriptive rather than instructiveThis book appears to offer guidance and advice about how to develop political skill for use in the workplace. Unfortunately, it spends the bulk of its time convincing us how and why political skill is important. If what you're looking for is a good discussion on why you might look harder at developing political skill, this book will convince you to do just that. If you're looking for a book about how to develop or enhance that skill, look for another book. 
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