4 Attributes of​ political skill
There are many models, which is correct?
The internet provides many interpretations of Political Skill. You will find numerous models and advice from the abundance of social media platforms.
However, this e-learning adopts the research-based attributes of:
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Networking Skill
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Apparent Sincerity
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Social Astuteness
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Influencing Skill
identified by Ferris et al (2000, 2007) and which has been referenced by countless researches and academic literature.
Focus of Political Skill
Watch this YouTube video by Centre of Creative Leadership's Michael Campbell as he defines the focus of Political Skill identified by Ferris et al.
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4 Attributes of Political Skill
Watch this YouTube video by Centre of Creative Leadership's Michael Campbell as he explains the 4 attributes identified by Ferris et al.
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In summary
the 4 attributes are:
Networking Skill
Ability to develop beneficial and diverse networks of people and utilize these networks for personal and organisational gain.
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Having a sense of awareness of self and of the functioning relationship between self and the world around you.
Apparent
​Sincerity
Demonstrating transparency, honesty genuinity and sincerity with others.
Behaviours and actions are consistent to your word.
Social Astuteness
Ability to observe, perceive and understand the needs and motivations of others.
Agility to present yourself appropriately to others in the situation.
Some call this Social Awareness.
Influencing Skill
Ability to inspire, motivate, persuade others towards the desired objectives.
This could involve the engagement of allies, prioritising and exercising reciprocity.
Some call this Interpersonal Influence.
