Make peace with power: understanding organizations as they are, not as we would like them to be

The power does not enjoy a good reputation. Statements like 'less power and more leadership' and pre-packaged recipes on how to lead a group fill books and articles. However, the reality of organizations is quite different. Power exists, indeed. The meeting is dedicated to this unwelcome guest, to understand how it operates, to conquer it when necessary, and to exercise it effectively. Because playing the game of power is the most practical way to make things happen