We all have it. But some of us have more than others! So, what is power? In this video, I’ll tell you – particularly in the context of Project Management.
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‘Power is the ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something.’
In the workplace, it’s the ability to get others to do what you want them to do. Power at work arises from what are called power bases – the sources of power:
Power Bases that arise from your status in the world
- Legitimate Power
- Reward Power
- Coercive Power
- Resource Power
Power Bases that arise from your investment in yourself
- Information Power
- Expert Power
- Connection Power
- Referent (Personal) Power
The idea of Social Power Bases comes from John French and Bertram Raven (1959).
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Three videos you might like, from our sister channel, Management Courses:
- Power at the Negotiating Table: Key Concepts in Negotiation
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What Kit does a Project Manager Need?
I asked Project Managers in a couple of forums what material things you need to have, to do your job as a Project Manager. They responded magnificently. I compiled their answers into a Kit list. I added my own.
Check out the Kit a Project Manager needs
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