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Political savvy can be defined as applying subtle and ethical methods of gaining power or a competitive edge. It means
- Using the totality of one's skills for successfully navigating the political dynamics of an organization to accomplish one's goals.
- Understanding what you can and cannot control, when to take action, who is going to resist your agenda, and whom you need to get on your side.
- It means mapping out the political terrain and getting others to side, as well as leading coalitions
- Understanding how people operate on the job (strategies and motives involved).
- Networking
- Relationship building
- Team involvement
- Persuasive communication
- Know the culture and values of your organization
- Learn who has power: formal and informal
- See the world through your boss's eyes
- Pat attention to your professional image
- Be flexible and ask for feedback
- Pay attention to your image
- Find a mentor
- Practice "random acts of kindness"
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About the Author: Dia Sutton RSS for Dia's articles - Visit Dia's website Dianne Floyd Sutton is President of Sutton Enterprises, author, trainer, educator, expert witness, coach and actor. She has over twenty years of combined experience in Human Resource Development (HRD) processes, Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Communication training. Sutton Enterprises (SE) is a full service human resource development organization which offers a variety of Human Resource Development (HRD)services, i.e. training, keynotes, facilitations, EEO interventions, organizational development, etc. For more information about SE go to www.suttonenterprises.org Dianne Sutton has the skills to create a safe learning environment where diverse participants are able to ask questions, experiment with new behaviors and development new skills. She also has the ability to present models and techniques in a straight forward, clear and humorous manner. She started her career as a mathematics instructor in the St. Louis, Missouri Public School System while attending graduate school at Washington University. Before founding Sutton Enterprises in 1987, she held a variety of positions at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in training and employee development. Her most recent publication is Workplace Etiquette: A Guide to Thriving and Surviving in Today’s Workplace. In 2010 Dianne was awarded the Spencer Logan Leadership Award from the Training Officers Consortium (TOC) in Washington, DC. This is the organization's highest honor. For more information go to www.trainingofficers.org Dianne is on a civility crusade as Ms. Etiquette. Ms. Etiquette offers a down-to-earth, in-depth presentation peppered with real life examples and appropriate humor. She demystifies the rules and gives insights into behaviors that increase respect, collaboration and trust in the workplace. Check out Ask Ms. Etiquette for answers to questions about appropriate etiquette in the workplace at www.suttonenterprises.org Click here to visit Dia's website. Professional Presence What I Learned About Leadership as an ANC Commissioner Political Savvy What you can do You and Your Supervisor More on Cubicle Etiquette |
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