Publication Date:Jan 11, 2011
Source:Harvard Business Press Chapters
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Organizations are by nature political environments. In your journey to becoming a great boss, you must acquire influence within your organization. How do you do this? By proactively creating a network of personal contacts-your own web of interdependence-and then using it to exchange the support, resources, and information you and your network partners need. In this chapter, authors Linda Hill and Kent Lineback explore the many reasons why creating a network is a significant milestone in your journey to becoming a great boss. Using a step-by-step approach, they explain not only how to build a network, but how to ensure that your network enhances your success-and ultimately the success of your entire team. This chapter was originally published as Chapter 6 of "Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader."
Leadership; Networking; Power and influence; Social capital; Strategic alliances