Human Relations in Organizations - 10 power techniques for career success | P-O-W-E-R method | Human Relations

Power refers to our ability to influence others and convince them to do what we want them to do. Power is different from influence, which is the application of our power to get people to do what we want them to do. In other words, power is our ability, while influence allows us to move someone to action. Someone who is power-compulsive may lust for power, while someone who is power-shy may try to avoid situations where they might have to exert power. The idea of “power” can seem negative, but we can appropriately use power when getting ahead in our organizations—this is called power position. Power position comes from the concept of feng shui, where the power position is the physical position in the room for a business meeting. In this position, the person can see all entrances to the room and is seated against a wall. Because of this, they are said to be the center of attention and thus in the power position. What we talk about here refers to your ability to use conscientious techniques that can lead to personal and professional growth; these also happen to be the characteristics needed for career success, and we can tie into emotional intelligence. This video covers techniques that may help increase your power position at work. Also, the P-O-W-E-R method refers to behaviors we can exhibit to increase our power position. They include positive approach, openness, willingness, employing things like tact and social skills, and remembering our purpose and goals. HROB 152 Ch 13 Part 2