Empowerment and Use of Power

Discover how the way we use power can help organizational performance.

Nothing has a greater impact on managers themselves, their direct reports, and their organization, than how they manage and share their power. Research confirms that a manager's power style differentiates the truly productive manager from their less productive colleagues.

This module delivers the following benefits:

  • Discover the effects of power dynamics
  • Identify why individuals want power
  • Understand the benefits of power sharing
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