Organization politics can be seen as a game in which players compete for different kinds of territory such as status, power, and influence.
In Power, Politics and Organizational Change, David Buchanan and Richard Badham ask: What s the relevance of politics to change and innovation? What kind of game is this? What, if any, are the rules? How is the game played? What ethical issues arise? Should one play this game to win, and if so, how? How can you develop political expertise?
The third edition has been thoroughly updated and revised. This includes discussion of current trends heightening the importance of developing political will and skill in a post-truth era, the rise of new power , the role of BS busting , the power of storytelling, and the politics of speaking up.
In Power, Politics and Organizational Change, David Buchanan and Richard Badham ask: What s the relevance of politics to change and innovation? What kind of game is this? What, if any, are the rules? How is the game played? What ethical issues arise? Should one play this game to win, and if so, how? How can you develop political expertise?
The third edition has been thoroughly updated and revised. This includes discussion of current trends heightening the importance of developing political will and skill in a post-truth era, the rise of new power , the role of BS busting , the power of storytelling, and the politics of speaking up.
"It is foolish to ignore or marginalise the role of power and politics in organisational change, yet many practitioners and academics do just that. Fortunately, this must-read book addresses these issues in a clear, concise and practical manner. The first two editions of this book were excellent and very welcome. This edition provides a timely update, building on the quality of the previous editions, especially in terms of its reinterpretation of Machiavelli s work. I would strongly recommend it to anyone involved in change, whether student, academic or practitioner."
Professor Bernard Burnes 20200114
Professor Bernard Burnes 20200114