The empowered manager
by Peter Block · first published 1987
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…by Robert Heinlein (in particular TANSTAAFL) activation energy, catalyst, and phase change concepts from physics/chemistry Amplify Positive Deviance model from Jerry Sternin (Save the Children) "The Empowered Manager" by Peter Block, in particular his trust vs. agreement matrix "Crossing the Chasm" & "Inside the Tornado" by Geoffrey Moore "Maneuver Warfare Handbook" by William Lind "Change Your Brain, Change Your…
on “Articles, Ideas, Books and/or Concepts that have changed your life” ↗…view that management is substantially a political activity, based on power and characterized by conflict". Since we are dealing with Human organisms this is absolutely the right approach to take. * The Empowered Manager: Positive Political Skills at Work by Peter Block is also good but more idealistic. But be aware that trying to be/do good does not guarantee reciprocation. * The Complete Upmanship: Including Gamesmanship,…
on “Ask HN: Best books for dealing with workplace politics and dishonesty?” ↗…Prudence) by Balthasar Gracian - A set of aphorisms with penetrating insight into Human Nature. Why we do what we do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward Deci - A short book from a psychologist. The Empowered Manager: Positive Political Skills at Work by Peter Block Management: A Political Activity by Ted Stephenson
on “Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?” ↗…relevant resources (in addition to the works of Jeffrey Pfeffer mentioned in the article); 1. The 4 Types of Organizational Politics - https://hbr.org/2017/04/the-4-types-of-organizational-politi... 2. The Empowered Manager: Positive Political Skills at Work by Peter Block. 3. Management: A Political Activity by Ted Stephenson. 4. HBR's 10 must reads; 2-vol On Communication, 2-vol On Managing Yourself, 2-vol On Managing…
on “Office politics is not optional: learn to play the game or you'll be its victim” ↗