MGT 420 Discussion 1: Power and Influence

1. First, take the following self-assessment regarding your power and influence skills: http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/faculty/uzzi/ftp/page292.html
   • Based on this assessment, what do you think you want to get out of this class, and what areas are you most interested in improving or learning more about this session?
2. Second, take a look at some videos from Jeffrey Pfeffer of Stanford University. He is considered one of the leading experts in the world on power and influence. Find a video from Dr. Pfeffer on power or influence that you find useful and share the link with your classmates.
   • Do you think he practices what he preaches? In other words, does he exhibit expert power?

Assignment Expectations

Each original discussion thread should contain a minimum of three paragraphs of substantial information and at least 1 citation and Reference from the required or optional readings list. The citation and source must be cited and referenced according to APA.