U of M Webinar: Dynamics of Power in the Workplace

Описание: From March 17, 2023
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There are five types of power in the workplace:

1. legitimate - authority given by an organization—a formal “right” to command others
2. reward - the ability for someone to reward compliance
3. expert - possessing skills and knowledge
4. referent - having gained a reputation, respect, or trustworthiness by others
5. coercive - possessing the ability to punish.

When any of these types of power veer off into their negative aspects, the work environment can get quite uncomfortable. Whether it’s favoritism, lack of communication, inequitable workloads, or micromanaging, dealing with toxic power differentials can be detrimental not only to individual well-being and productivity but also to the organization.

Join us as we:

• explore challenges faced with those in positions of authority at work.
• examine the different types of power in the workplace.
• get tactics to neutralize power in the workplace.
• learn to express constructive disagreement with those in leadership positions.

Jim Hoar recently retired after 31 years of service with Target Company, where he held many roles, most recently as senior consultant on Target’s Executive Development team. Jim’s teaching and research interests include strategy development, influence and influence tactics, and leading transformational change.