Influence Without Authority by Allan R. Cohen (English) Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Influence Without Authority by Allan R. Cohen, David L. Bradford Get what you need to achieve your objectives and produce results Influence Without Authority is the classic guide to getting what you need from people you dont control. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Get what you need to achieve your objectives and produce results Influence Without Authority is the classic guide to getting what you need from people you dont control. Getting things done requires collaboration, and convincing others to contribute requires political skill; this book introduces the Exchange Model, in which you get what you need by offering something of value in return. The key lies in knowing what the other person values—thats their "currency," and its your immediate tool for coaxing their cooperation. This model has been proven over decades, as organizations around the world have turned away from frustration and resignation toward collaboration and results. This book shows you how to implement the Exchange Model at the personal, team, and organizational level to raise the bar for performance and leadership. This new third edition has been updated reflect the changing face of the workplace, and includes new examples and information on geographically dispersed virtual teams. Supplementary materials facilitate classroom and training use with discussions, role-play, videos, and other ancillaries that deepen understanding and promote practical application. Get what you need from the people who have it through mutual exchangeThink in terms of interest, and pinpoint the "currencies" other people trade inApply the Exchange Model across entire organizations to lead major change Learn practical real-world strategies for influencing those you do not control The ability to influence those not under your authority is becoming ever more valuable. Organizations are flattening, and outside contractors are taking on larger roles than ever before—getting results now means lateral cooperation, often across borders, time zones, organizations, and more. Influence Without Authority provides a proven model for success in this new environment, with expert guidance for real-world application. Back Cover GET WORK DONE IN TODAYS ORGANIZATIONS INFLUENCE YOUR BOSS, PEERS, CLIENTS,AND STAKEHOLDERS EVERYWHERE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND CREATE ALLIES THE REVISED AND UPDATED THIRD EDITION OF THE CLASSIC BOOK CONTAINS A UNIVERSAL MODEL OF HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE YOU DONT CONTROL Leadership gurus Allan Cohen and David Bradford offer a proven model for getting the help you need from those that control the resources, information, or support necessary for you to succeed. No matter where you stand on your organizations ladder, Influence Without Authority, Third Edition gives you a useful model and the practical strategies for influencing your colleagues, managers, or customers in order to meet your goals. "Must-read for current and future business leaders! Allan Cohen and David Bradford beautifully take their influence model to the next level addressing critical factors like gender stereotypes and mastering influence at a distance. In todays ever-changing and complex business environment, Influence Without Authority offers leaders a concise model for breaking down barriers to success and building winning teams." --Deborah DiSanzo, General Manager, IBM Watson Health "Nothing gets done without collaboration and influence. This book is filled with ideas anyone can pick up and run with, making things happen day in and day out." --James Park, CEO and Co-Founder, Fitbit From the Foreword: "The ideas in this book lie at the heart of our success as a business, and at the heart of the design of our service--which enables coworkers to easily collaborate around documents and other forms of content so that they can work together without hierarchy or information bottlenecks. Influence is the foundation of success in the modern world of business and this book is a straightforward guide. We rely on it, we teach it, and you should, too." --Aaron Levie, CEO, Box Inc., and Dan Levin, COO, Box Inc. Flap GET WORK DONE IN TODAYS ORGANIZATIONS INFLUENCE YOUR BOSS, PEERS, CLIENTS,AND STAKEHOLDERS EVERYWHERE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND CREATE ALLIES THE REVISED AND UPDATED THIRD EDITION OF THE CLASSIC BOOK CONTAINS A UNIVERSAL MODEL OF HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE YOU DONT CONTROL Leadership gurus Allan Cohen and David Bradford offer a proven model for getting the help you need from those that control the resources, information, or support necessary for you to succeed. No matter where you stand on your organizations ladder, Influence Without Authority, Third Edition gives you a useful model and the practical strategies for influencing your colleagues, managers, or customers in order to meet your goals. "Must-read for current and future business leaders! Allan Cohen and David Bradford beautifully take their influence model to the next level addressing critical factors like gender stereotypes and mastering influence at a distance. In todays ever-changing and complex business environment, Influence Without Authority offers leaders a concise model for breaking down barriers to success and building winning teams." --Deborah DiSanzo, General Manager, IBM Watson Health "Nothing gets done without collaboration and influence. This book is filled with ideas anyone can pick up and run with, making things happen day in and day out." --James Park, CEO and Co-Founder, Fitbit From the Foreword: "The ideas in this book lie at the heart of our success as a business, and at the heart of the design of our service--which enables coworkers to easily collaborate around documents and other forms of content so that they can work together without hierarchy or information bottlenecks. Influence is the foundation of success in the modern world of business and this book is a straightforward guide. We rely on it, we teach it, and you should, too." --Aaron Levie, CEO, Box Inc., and Dan Levin, COO, Box Inc. Author Biography ALLAN R. COHEN is Distinguished Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College, in residence at the San Francisco campus. He has consulted on organizational change and leadership at a wide variety of organizations, including GE, Polaroid, IBM, and F/P Private Equity, and holds MBA and DBA degrees from Harvard Business School. DAVID L. BRADFORD is Senior Lecturer on Organizational Behavior Emeritus at Stanford Graduate School of Business and former Director of Stanfords Executive Program in Leadership. He has consulted for a wide array of companies, including Frito-Lay, Levi Strauss & Co., NetLedger, AutoDesk and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Cohen and Bradford are the authors of Managing for Excellence and Power Up, both from Wiley. Table of Contents Foreword ixby Aaron Levie and Dan Levin Acknowledgments xi Part I Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Why Influence: What You Will Get from This Book 3 Part II The Influence Model 17 Chapter 2 The Influence Model: Trading What They Want for What Youve Got (Using Reciprocity and Exchange) 19 Chapter 3 Goods and Services: The Currencies of Exchange 37 Chapter 4 How to Know What They Want: Understanding Their Worlds (and the Forces Acting on Them) 57 Chapter 5 You Have More to Offer Than You Think If You Know Your Goals, Priorities, and Resources 77 Chapter 6 Building Effective Relationships: The Art of Finding and Developing Your Allies 95 Chapter 7 Strategies for Making Mutually Profitable Trades 113 Part III Practical Applications of Influence 137 Chapter 8 Gender and Influence: Beyond Stereotypes (Coauthor, Nan Langowitz) 139 Chapter 9 Influencing Your Boss 165 Chapter 10 Working Cross-Functionally: Leading and Influencing a Team, Task Force, or Committee 183 Chapter 11 Influencing Organizational Groups, Departments, and Divisions 193 Chapter 12 Can You Hear Me: Influencing at a Distance 205 Chapter 13 Influencing Difficult Colleagues 225 Chapter 14 Initiating or Leading Major Change 233 Chapter 15 Understanding and Overcoming Organizational Politics 249 Chapter 16 Hardball: Escalating to Tougher Strategies When You Can No Longer Catch Flies with Honey 263 Appendix A: Extended Case Examples and Supplementary Material Available on the Web 279 Appendix B: Additional Resources 285 Notes 287 Index 295 Long Description THE REVISED AND UPDATED THIRD EDITION OF THE CLASSIC BOOK CONTAINS A UNIVERSAL MODEL OF HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE YOU DONT CONTROL Leadership gurus Allan Cohen and David Bradford offer a proven model for getting the help you need from those that control the resources, information, or support necessary for you to succeed. No matter where you stand on your organizations ladder, Influence Without Authority, Third Edition gives you a useful model and the practical strategies for influencing your colleagues, managers, or customers in order to meet your goals. "Must-read for current and future business leaders! Allan Cohen and David Bradford beautifully take their influence model to the next level addressing critical factors like gender stereotypes and mastering influence at a distance. In todays ever-changing and complex business environment, Influence Without Authority offers leaders a concise model for breaking down barriers to success and building winning teams." --Deborah DiSanzo, General Manager, IBM Watson Health "Nothing gets done without collaboration and influence. This book is filled with ideas anyone can pick up and run with, making things happen day in and day out." --James Park, CEO and Co-Founder, Fitbit From the Foreword: "The ideas in this book lie at the heart of our success as a business, and at the heart of the design of our service--which enables coworkers to easily collaborate around documents and other forms of content so that they can work together without hierarchy or information bottlenecks. Influence is the foundation of success in the modern world of business and this book is a straightforward guide. We rely on it, we teach it, and you should, too." --Aaron Levie, CEO, Box Inc., and Dan Levin, COO, Box Inc. Details ISBN1119347718 Pages 320 Year 2017 ISBN-10 1119347718 ISBN-13 9781119347712 Format Hardcover Author David L. Bradford Media Book Edition 3rd Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 658.409 Language English UK Release Date 2017-11-24 NZ Release Date 2017-10-02 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description 3rd edition Publication Date 2017-11-24 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Replaces 9780471463306 Audience General US Release Date 2017-11-24 AU Release Date 2017-09-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:117163969;

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