Power at Work: The Art of Making Things Happen

Power at Work: The Art of Making Things Happen

by JoOwen (Author)

Synopsis

Power skills are something every manager must have. Power means more than formal authority - it is the art of building alliances, networks, influence and control. Power will enable you to achieve all your goals: it will guarantee your success.

Power: The Art of Making Things Happen

is the first book to show you how. Free from theory, Power focuses on the practical skills any manager can learn and use to their advantage. Divided into six accessible areas, you'll find everything you need to take command of the most important skill around. Here's how you make things happen

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 184
Edition: 1
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 20 Sep 2007

ISBN 10: 0273713396
ISBN 13: 9780273713395
Book Overview:

Power is an enigma; a driving force that makes things happens. If used well, it is one of the most effective means to achieving personal and professional success, and Power at Work is the first book to show you exactly how to generate and manage these power skills effectively to ensure your career success.


Author Bio
Jo Owen has an outstanding track record of leading and creating businesses in the UK and Japan. Most recently he is the founder of and Director of Strategy for Teach First - a not for profit initiative that takes the top graduates from UK universities and places them in inner city primary schools for two years before going on to a corporate career. He writes the leadership column for the Institute of Directors and as Director of Strategy for Teach First is shaping their Learning to Lead programme for top UK graduates. He is the author of bestselling management books How to Lead (9780273693642) and How to Manage (9870273709756).