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Title: The Secret Handshake: Mastering the Politics of the Business Inner Circle by Kathleen Kelly, Ph.D. Reardon ISBN: 0-385-49528-5 Publisher: Currency Pub. Date: 15 January, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (19 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Useful information on how the executive world works
Comment: Although I dislike politics intensely and have no desire to climb the corporate ladder (even if I thought I were capable of it), I've always been curious about why management does some of the things they do. This book was interesting and answered many of my questions, so I considered it a worthwhile read.
A previous reviewer indicated that Kelly is attempting to justify / apologize for the politics that dominate so many organizations, and I don't think that's true. As I mentioned, I dislike politics a great deal, but I also acknowledge the fact that they are real and aren't going away, and I believe that's the premise of this title. Since politics are a fact of life, a book such as this that at least helps me understand why things happen is a good thing.
Rating: 5
Summary: Good Book. Nasty Subject
Comment: I've noticed a wide variation of reviews, with most of the negative reviewers unable to separate the book and the subject. Office politics IS a distasteful activity...it wastes time and prevents many skilled workers from getting the rewards they deserve.
But--as the author herself notes, it is here to stay, so either arm yourself or be robbed.
I have read a number of office politics/OB books. What sets Reardon's book apart from the others is the following:
--Self-evaluation tests...of your workplace and your personal style. Knowing yourself is the first step to optomizing yourself.
--Relevant anecdotes...Reardon is an academic, and academic politics is really the second worst out there (the military is the worst). Furthermore, her experience as a consultant means she sees more politics in a year than most of us will see in a career.
--She covers all aspects of the game. When to fight, when to give in, how to make up, how to build bridges, how to recognize barriers.
This is a good overview of a nasty, brutish subject. Was it useful? Ask me in five years, when I'll have either made it or not.
Rating: 1
Summary: disappointed
Comment: these methods are common sense-- it is a total waste of time and money.
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Title: Peoplesmart: Developing Your Interpersonal Intelligence by Mel, Ph.D. Silberman, Freda, Ph.D. Hansburg ISBN: 1576750914 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Pub. Date: 01 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: WINNING OFFICE POLITICS: DUBRINS GD FOR 90S by Andrew J. DuBrin ISBN: 0139649581 Publisher: Prentice Hall Art Pub. Date: 03 July, 1990 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Political Savvy: Systematic Approaches to Leadership Behind the Scenes by Joel R. Deluca ISBN: 0966763602 Publisher: Evergreen Business Group Pub. Date: June, 1999 List Price(USD): $28.50 |
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Title: 100+ Tactics for Office Politics (Business Success Series) by Casey Fitts Hawley, Casey Hawley ISBN: 0764116452 Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Don't Sabotage Your Success! Make Office Politics Work by Karen Ginsburg Wood ISBN: 0970214308 Publisher: Enlightened Concepts Pub. Pub. Date: November, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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