Power: Understanding Dynamics PDF

Power: Power is key to how people and organizations work together. This presentation explores power's nature, different forms, and effects. Understanding power helps us use it better. by Jonnel Delfino The Nature of Power What is Power? Where Does Power Come...

Power: Power is key to how people and organizations work together. This presentation explores power's nature, different forms, and effects. Understanding power helps us use it better. by Jonnel Delfino The Nature of Power What is Power? Where Does Power Come How People See From? Power Power means having influence over Power comes from things like How people see power is often as people or events. It can be official or authority, expertise, resources, important as actual power. Powerful unofficial, obvious or hidden. relationships, or the ability to give people can control how things are rewards or punishments. seen and talked about. Dimensions of Power Visible Power Openly using power, like making decisions and giving out resources. Hidden Power Controlling what gets discussed and what doesn't. Invisible Power Shaping what people think is normal or okay. Types of Power Formal Power Reward Power Power from a formal Influencing through leadership role. It's about incentives and rewards authority and decision- (bonuses, promotions, praise). making. Coercive Power Expert Power Using punishment or threats Power based on specialized to control behavior (less knowledge and skills. People effective, can cause trust your expertise. resentment). Consequences of Power 1 Corruption 2 Resistance Power can lead to misuse People may fight back and corruption. against unfair power. 3 Responsibility Powerful people must act ethically. The Importance of Power Awareness Self-Awareness Organizational Social Impact Dynamics Knowing your power helps you use it Understanding power in your Seeing power imbalances helps well and ethically. workplace helps with better create fairness. decisions. Using Power Positively Empower Others Balance Power Share power and resources to build a stronger team. Address power imbalances for fairness. 1 2 3 Act with Integrity Use power responsibly for good results. Mastering the Art of Power 1 Awarenes s 2 Responsibilit y 3 Integrit y 4 Empowermen t 5 Transformatio n By developing a deeper understanding of power, we can wield it more responsibly and effectively, and use it to drive positive change within our organizations and society. Mastering the art of power is a journey, but one that can lead to remarkable outcomes.