{"product_id":"territorial-games-understanding-and-ending-turf-wars-at-work-9780814474105","title":"Territorial Games: Understanding and Ending Turf Wars at Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book analyzes 10 insidious and instinctual acts of gamesmanship, and supplies positive strategies for combating territorial behavior.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower, position, property. That's been the name of the game throughout human history. And the urge to gain new territory -- or keep what's already been acquired -- certainly shows up in our daily work lives. The workplace, in fact, is ablaze with battles over information, relationships, and authority -- and everyone is fighting for psychological survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten from the perspective of a behavioral scientist and drawn from in-depth interviews with corporate managers, \u003cem\u003eTerritorial Games\u003c\/em\u003e explains how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand the roots of territoriality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecognize the signs and symptoms of territorial games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efocus on organizational goals rather than individual turf wars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epromote teamwork throughout an organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapply counterstrategies to change destructive behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCamouflage, occupation, shunning, and intimidation....these turf wars are some of the most unproductive and morale-squashing activities that employees engage in. Learn how to understand and end turf wars at work with help from this insightful guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Annette Simmons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amacom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/09\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814474105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimmons, Annette:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eANNETTE SIMMONS is a keynote speaker, expert storyteller, and president of Group Process Consulting, whose clients include NASA, the IRS, and Microsoft. She is the author of several books including The Story Factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amacom","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40801559314547,"sku":"9.78081E+12","price":24.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_86b71dad-303a-4722-b3a0-6f8aaf10fb28.jpg?v=1682426223","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/territorial-games-understanding-and-ending-turf-wars-at-work-9780814474105","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}