Synopses & Reviews
Trying to get results while working without the apparent authority to do so can be a challenge, but not an insurmountable one. In this revised edition of his bestseller, Geoffrey Bellman shares his proven techniques for enlisting key people in the cause; gaining the support of decision makers; making a greater impact on the organization; taking the right risks at the right time with the right people; creating self-rewards; increasing work effectiveness and self-satisfaction; and navigating through the thicket of organizational politics and power.
Synopsis
You are not in charge and you want to make a difference: that is the dilemma. You may not know who is in charge in today's changing, temporary, and virtual organizations, but you know you are not You are searching for ways to contribute through the work you do and gain some personal satisfaction in the process. This book can help you do just that.
In this new edition of his classic book, Geoff Bellman shows readers how to make things happen in any organization regardless of their formal position. The new edition has been written for a wider audience, including people in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, paid and volunteer workers, managers and individual contributors, contract and freelance workers. More than seventy percent of the material is brand new, including new examples, new chapters, new exercises, and much more.
Synopsis
Bellman shares his techniques for enlisting key people in the cause of getting work done when someone else is in control of the project.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-148) and index.