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tifying potential opportunities or areas of vulnerability. In turn, this analysis
can assist you as you determine which high-integrity political tactics you may
wish to employ in your new role.
Column 1. List the names and titles of the 10 to 15 people in the organiza-
tion who seem most able to affect you politically. Limit your list to those
whose behavior or intentions can influence your success or failure dur-
ing your transitional period. The individuals you list could hold any
position and might be individuals from outside your team or that part of
the organization for which you have responsibility. Examples are, but not
limited to, people from other functions or locations, clients, customers,
suppliers, consultants, and those in professional societies. In addition to
the person’s name, designate his or her title or role. A number of those
whom you identify may have also appeared on your stakeholder analysis.
Column 2. Code that person’s relationship to you. For example, B = your boss,
C = a colleague or peer, DR = a direct report, and O = other (describe).
Column 3. On a scale from 1 (low) to 5 (high), rate each individual on his
or her ability to influence others’ opinions of you, whether positively or
negatively. As with other codes in this inventory, these are subjective
measures. However, they indicate how you perceive others’ intentions
toward you. Use the code I (for influence), with a number beside it (for
example, I4).
Column 4. Code each person’s general approach with you:
P Passive, laissez-faire. Seems unconcerned.
PA Passive-aggressive. Seems friendly but is hostile toward you beneath
the surface, often withholding information, evaluating your work,
or using humor at your expense.
RA Responsibly assertive. Generally acts in an active, up-front manner.
This person generally meets his or her needs without infringing
on yours.
S Supportive, friendly, loyal. Someone you can count on for support,
who gives constructive and discreet help.
A Aggressive. Generally goes after what he or she wants with little or
no regard for your rights, needs, feelings, or position.
O Other (designate).
Column 5. Place a YMR in column 5 for the five people whose work con-
tribution you most respect. Limit your coding to five individuals. Do the