When you are clear about what you want to achieve, it is often frustrating to find that others do not share your enthusiasm. A great deal of time and effort is expended building the case, considering the risks and planning the execution. Everything … [Continue reading]
Making Sense of Political Upheaval
At times the power games and political manoeuvring appear undecipherable. An implicit feature of politics is that of imperfect information — not many know what is really going on. And the actors often relish and encourage that. Mere mortals should … [Continue reading]
Political Situation Case Study D: Turf Wars
Turf Wars: Two powerful people are fighting to win control of your function -- and you are caught in the middle In any organisation there are powerful people. Most seek to acquire more power and influence. As their power grows, someone else loses … [Continue reading]
Political Situation Case Study C: Power Vacuum
The Power Vacuum: Your boss has moved on and a successor has yet to be appointed. Suddenly nobody is quite sure what to do Good leadership provides direction and purpose for our team. Great leaders direct our efforts to where they will have the … [Continue reading]
Nine Potent Ways to Influence Your Colleagues
We talk a great deal about influencing stakeholders here on the influence blog, yet sometimes it is those closest to you that are a missed opportunity. If you can influence your colleagues, team members and closest co-workers, a great many others … [Continue reading]
Can I Trust You? Are You Sure?
Obvious answer – of course you can! You know that. But, do they?It is far easier that you may realise for others to distrust you. You don’t need to do anything wrong to see their level of trust in you dip. Indeed, it may be nothing whatsoever to do … [Continue reading]
Are You Worth Trusting? You Sure?
Obvious answer – of course you are! You know that. But, do they? It is far easier that you may realise for others to distrust you. You don’t need to do anything wrong to see their level of trust in you dip. Indeed, it may be nothing whatsoever to … [Continue reading]
Political Situation Case Study B: The Interim
The Interim: You’ve accepted a fantastic job. The problem is that you’ve been told -- and everyone knows -- that it’s a temporary position, and things quickly start to get awkward. Interim appointments are becoming a more common feature of … [Continue reading]
Political Situation Case Study A: The Apprentice
The Apprentice: The new guy has arrived and is strongly favoured by the CEO. He is creating lots of disruption for your team. Anyone who has been working in an organisation -– particularly a large one -- will know that disruption is common, and … [Continue reading]
From Political Naivety to Mastery
Many years ago I did a silly thing. At the time, I was working in a large financial services firm, in their international division. It was a wild place to be honest, out of the mainstream. But, a place where we could innovate, move fast, open up … [Continue reading]
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