The Art of Getting Things Done: A Practical Guide to the Use of Power
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Art of Getting Things Done: A Practical Guide to the Use of Power
By (Author) Richard Brislin
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Praeger Publishers Inc
6th March 1991
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
158.1
Physical Properties
Hardback
272
Width 156mm, Height 235mm
595g
Description
Based on interviews with over 100 successful people, this book aims to provide a clear interpretation of current research on the issue of acquiring power skills. It also contains concrete suggestions to help people reach their full potential, including how to gain support for proposals, how to deal with people who abuse power, how to keep being outmanoeuvred by others, how to gain more responsibility and how to use power as a tool for leadership.
Reviews
Brislin's ideas are highly instructive to diverse people who seek power in their organizations and their societies.-Cultural Diversity at Work
"Brislin's ideas are highly instructive to diverse people who seek power in their organizations and their societies."-Cultural Diversity at Work
Author Bio
Richard W. Brislin, PhD, is a psychologist who coordinates research and educational programs at the Institute of Culture and Communication, East-West Center in Honolulu and serves on the graduate faculty of the University of Hawaii.
