Example of Executive Leadership’s Politics at Work
Understanding executive politics is vital for personal career success and downright survival. If we would carefully observe and examine the dynamics of our executive team, we would discover that they are accomplished individuals who apply their skills and talents to advance the business – everyday. One useful method relative to navigating the C-Suite environment is to have an astute understanding of self and how you are perceived by your peers. Your boss is essentially interested in your performance, stellar interpersonal skills, and how well you interact with peers; those who possess strong personalities, in a demanding business environment. As we reflect on executive decision quality, however, we may conclude that our decisions are fundamentally good. However, let me share an example of poor decision quality vis-à-vis a specific company’s rollout of a new market based compensation program, which generated a social shock to and within this particular company.
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