Geoffrey M. Bellman, Getting Things Done When You’re Not in Charge, 2nd edition. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2001.
Referenced in:
- Criticism, Difficult People and Conversations
- Leading in Subordinate Roles
- Ministry Staff and Leadership Teams
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
This is one of the most practical, common sense books you will find on how to initiate change from a subordinate position. Full of assessments, charts, lists. Though written with business, not ministry, in mind, it is still a worthwhile volume.
From the Publisher
You are not in charge and you want to make a difference: that is the dilemma. You may not know who is in charge in today’s changing, temporary, and virtual organizations, but you know you are not! You are searching for ways to contribute through the work you do and gain some personal satisfaction in the process. This book can help you do just that. In this new edition of his classic book, Geoff Bellman shows readers how to make things happen in any organization regardless of their formal position. The new edition has been written for a wider audience, including people in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, paid and volunteer workers, managers and individual contributors, contract and freelance workers. More than seventy percent of the material is brand new, including new examples, new chapters, new exercises, and much more. Bellman shows how to use his “Getting Things Done” model to accomplish great things right now, right where you are. Getting Things Done When You Are Not In Charge offers proven, practical techniques for
- Enlisting key people in your cause
- Gaining the support of decision-makers for initiating change
- Making a greater impact on the organization
- Taking the right risks at the right time with the right people
- Creating rewards for yourself through the work you do
- Dealing with organizational politics and power
- Getting more of what you want out of your work life
Bellman offers straightforward methods that can increase your organizational effectiveness and your individual happiness. Getting Things Done When You Are Not In Charge will help you discover new ways to contribute and succeed.
About the Author
Geoffrey M. Bellman has spent more than 35 years in and around organizations. He worked inside corporations for fifteen years before forming his consulting firm, GMB Associates, Ltd. Major corporations and agencies Geoff has been a consultant to over the last two decades include Accenture, Ernst & Young, Verizon, Intuit, Premier Health Care, Boeing, and the EPA. He is a cofounder of the Community Consulting Project, a Seattle-based group serving not-for-profit organizations. His books include The Beauty of the Beast, Your Signature Path, The Consultant’s Calling, and The Quest for Staff Leadership.
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